Anyone ever smoked squirrel?

LoneWolf · #1 11-03-2007, 11:59 AM

I'd be willing to bet GOB has a recipe for me right quick on this one

Going out tree rat hunting this afternoon with my son, as soon as I finish smoking some salmon fillets. Every time I i fire up that smoker, I just want to keep going

So I was thinking, why couldn't I smoke a squirrel or two? (if we get lucky)

Should I soak them in a brine mix first or just do a rub and start smoking?
Hopefully we are successful in the hunt, and when I get back there is a recipe or two.
Thanks

jmarriott · #2 11-03-2007, 02:12 PM

The hardest thing about smoking a tree rat is keeping it lit.

BILLY D. · #3 11-03-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by jmarriott
The hardest thing about smoking a tree rat is keeping it lit.

Smart Aleck! Ya beat me to it.

I'm not a smoked meat fan myself. Except for sausages and Ham. This may be a answer for minihntr on the other thread on teal. Teal and Shovelers are not my favorite eating fare. Toooo gamey.

Best wishes, Bill

LoneWolf · #4 11-03-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by jmarriott
The hardest thing about smoking a tree rat is keeping it lit.

all thats missing is the drum roll

well, didn't get any suirrels, saw a couple but no clear shot. Was a fantastic time though. At one point my son and I were walking a trail slowly, and I saw a squirrel running on the ground. I couldn't get a clear shot and then I didn't see it anymore. I told him to stay put andwatch the area as I walked a little farther ahead and it might show itself to him. I walked about 20 yards and turned around...
There he stands, alert and looking for the squirrel. Right behind him on the trail is a doe 15 yards away looking at him. I nearly fell over.

I got his attention and motioned for him to look behind him. His eyes about popped out of his head. Closest he has been so far to a live deer. Tried to get my phone out and get a picture but the doe walked off to quick. Would have killed to get that pic.

Anyways, we had a great time and a story we always remember. But I'll still look for a smoked squirrel recipe.

BILLY D. · #5 11-03-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by LoneWolf
all thats missing is the drum roll

well, didn't get any suirrels, saw a couple but no clear shot. Was a fantastic time though. At one point my son and I were walking a trail slowly, and I saw a squirrel running on the ground. I couldn't get a clear shot and then I didn't see it anymore. I told him to stay put andwatch the area as I walked a little farther ahead and it might show itself to him. I walked about 20 yards and turned around...
There he stands, alert and looking for the squirrel. Right behind him on the trail is a doe 15 yards away looking at him. I nearly fell over. I got his attention and motioned for him to look behind him. His eyes about popped out of his head. Closest he has been so far to a live deer. Tried to get my phone out and get a picture but the doe walked off to quick. Would have killed to get that pic.

Anyways, we had a great time and a story we always remember. But I'll still look for a smoked squirrel recipe.

Great story Lone Wolf. You guys will treasure that for years.

You could also make Jerky out of it.

You could also look up a project on meat smoking on Google and might find something. Just a thought.

Bill

shooterjon · #6 03-19-2012, 09:50 PM

I have tried Smokin Squirrel but I couldn't keep
Em Lit!