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Squirrel and Dumplings

2 Squirrels
2 Bay leaves
1 c Sliced onion
1 c Chopped celery
10 md Carrots; quartered
2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1 1/2 c Hot water

Dumplings
2 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Baking powder
3/4 c Milk

Cut 2 squirrels into serving pieces. Place in a kettle and cover with 1 inch of water. Add 2 bay leaves and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, skimming as necessary. Add onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1-1/2 cups hot water and cook 15 minutes longer. Add dumplings. To make dumplings, mix dry ingredients and gradually add milk. Turn dough onto a floured board, roll to 1/2 inch thickness and cut in 3 inch squares. Place on top of ingredients in kettle, cover tightly, and cook 15 minutes. Yield: 4 servings.

[Marcella]

Thanks for the squirrel recipe, I’ll copy it as when the SHTF, the squirrels coming into my garden will be no more.

[Ellendra]

I might have to dig my old traps out so I can try that recipe.