[deepinthewoods]

we do and its lovely in a slow stew, tho my friends think im nuts!

[bloomer]

haven't but would try it if given the chance

[NorthEssexsmallholding]

eat as many greys as possible, they are taking over our native reds.  WHat does it taste like,?

[faith0504]

never have but would try it if it was offered 

[deepinthewoods]

hard to describe the taste, its v rich but not 2 gamey. really healthy as its so lean but does require long cooking and a good shot! the damage they do to the trees here is awful, let alone eating all my hazelnuts. i try 2 source all my meat ethically and squirrels about as ethical as it gets. id reccomend it to amyone concerned about how their meat is sourced.

[faith0504]

sounds like it would be good put in the slow cooker, with veg mmmmmmmmhhhhhhhhhh 

[deepinthewoods]

perfect with loads of fresh thyme and particularly good with a slug of red wine for added measure!

[faith0504]

oh no wine stuff dont touch it, daft enough without booze, never use it in cooking, i will have to look out for squirrel see if any of the locals can get me some 

[shetlandpaul]

furry rat no ta.

[northfifeduckling]

I would if someone else catches them for me and brings them dead 

[jonkil]

Yes, great eating... can bag dozens of em here with the .22 rimfire magnum rifle. Clean shot and with no damage to speak of.

[northfifeduckling]

where is it you stay, jonkil? 

[Sandy]

Sounds ideal, free (well almost free minus gun and shot) Funny how I posted a photo af the Deer my son in law shot, people on my Facebook went mad, well not all, yet if I'd had put a picture of a burger or sausage etc nothing would have been said. Love the idea of keeping the Grey Squirrals no. down and having a day out shooting then getting a nice meal out of it.  Buy the way, I regularly go around Devilla Forest FIfe and have so far seen 4 Red Squirrals!!! you have to  be lucky to see them as they are both quick and shy, others have seen them there too!!!!

[plumseverywhere]

how many would you need to catch/cook for a large family meal? just assuming there isn't much on one squirrel.

Sandy, I posted on FB about what I wanted to do to the fox that took my children's favourite hen and 99% of friends were in agreement but it was hubby's niece that went ballistic at me! caused quite a rift for a few hours 

[deepinthewoods]

the meat is very dense and rich so i find one squirrel is fine for 2 people, 2 1/2 hrs stewing minimum tho or it can be quite chewy! i liketo put loads of chestnuts in mine!