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Old November 27, 2002, 05:12 AM   #10
Dave McC
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Join Date: October 13, 1999
Location: Columbia, Md, USA
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The 870 IS the answer to all questions shotgun, except for "What's the cheapest reliable tool for this mission?".

Much as I've used 870s, my squirrel shotgun of choice for decades was an H&R single bbl 16 gauge, and yes, it was Full Choke and stoked with 6s.

As for squirrels, it takes two greys to feed a hungry man. As you take them one at a time, dress and skin. Salt/borax the hides and tails, fly tyers can do marvelous things with them.Pop the squirrels into the freezer in a big ziplock. Once you have enough, thaw and try this....

Quarter the dressed squirrels and soak in cold water for maybe 5 minutes. Drain, dredge in seasoned flour, and brown in a deep frying pan with a little olive oil to keep them from sticking. When brown on most sides,add some sliced onion,celery and mushrooms and saute(turn heat down).

Add enough water or beef stock to cover,a bay leaf and a little chopped garlic. Let simmer until the meat can be pulled from the bones. Do so, discard the bones, and return the meat to the pan.

Add about 1 Tsp of good sherry and a dollop of sour cream before serving over rice and with green beans and a salad.

Enjoy....
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