Squirrel Pot Pie with Flaky Crust

This comforting squirrel pot pie combines tender squirrel meat, garden vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce under a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for a taste of rustic home cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 squirrels, cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, diced (garden-grown)
  • 1 cup peas (garden-grown)
  • 1 onion, diced (garden-grown)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Season squirrel pieces with salt and pepper, then brown in butter in a skillet. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onions, carrots, and peas until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken stock and heavy cream, whisking until thickened. Return squirrel pieces to the mixture.
  4. Transfer to a pie dish and top with the pie crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
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