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Arkansas Squirrel Mustard Braise

A mustard braise lets small game keep its character while still landing tender and practical on the plate.

Recipe Details

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 1 hour
  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients

  • 1 whole squirrel, cut into serving pieces
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 cups stock

Instructions

  1. Season and lightly flour the pieces, then brown them in oil.
  2. Add the onion, mustard, and stock and scrape up the browned bits.
  3. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender.
  4. Serve with potatoes, rice, or toast.

Why It Works In Arkansas

This recipe is tied to Arkansas through the species, the pantry direction, and the produce that already belongs to the place. It is meant to read as part of a state-first archive, not a generic outdoor cookbook.