Whilst filming the Great British Feast I spent a fascinating day hunting squirrels. I was surprised to discover that it is considered a delicacy in certain parts of the UK and quite widely eaten and having tried it I can see why. We tend to be squeamish about eating this small mammal but when you think about it, it’s no different to eating rabbit.26 June 2008
RECIPE DETAILS
1. Take the back legs off each squirrel and lightly dust with plain flour. (You can discard the rest of the squirrel because the back legs are the most substantial part of the animal).
2. Heat a little clarified butter in a frying pan. Add the floured squirrel legs and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
3. When the legs have caramelized, coat with the honey and walnuts and gently stir through. Wait for the honey mixture to reduce by half and then take off the heat.
4. Criss-cross the squirrel legs on a plate in a line and spoon over the honey and nut sauce from the pan. To serve, garnish with a little parsley that has been lightly brushed with walnut oil.
