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Legionnaire · December 20, 2009, 09:57 AM

No, you don't need gloves. Just wash up thoroughly like you would after handling any kind of meat.

Here's my general process after a successful hunt. Skin the squirrels first; they're tough, so I dress and clean them after skinning. Easier to handle that way. Cut off head and feet. Soak the carcases overnight in a bucket of salt water. If I'm not going to use them right away, freeze them whole.

When ready to use, most often parboil the carcases and strip the meat off. Then use the meat as you would chicken. Great in casseroles and the like.

My objective this year is to get enough squirrel meat to cook up a batch of squirrel chile.

December 20, 2009, 09:57 AM	#27
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	No, you don't need gloves. Just wash up thoroughly like you would after handling any kind of meat. Here's my general process after a successful hunt. Skin the squirrels first; they're tough, so I dress and clean them after skinning. Easier to handle that way. Cut off head and feet. Soak the carcases overnight in a bucket of salt water. If I'm not going to use them right away, freeze them whole. When ready to use, most often parboil the carcases and strip the meat off. Then use the meat as you would chicken. Great in casseroles and the like. My objective this year is to get enough squirrel meat to cook up a batch of squirrel chile. __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum. Last edited by Legionnaire; December 20, 2009 at 03:57 PM. Reason: Typo (doh ...)