100 Ways to Cook Squirrel: Traditional, Modern, and Forgotten Methods for Preparing America's Most Overlooked Game Paperback – December 22, 2025

100 Ways to Cook SquirrelTraditional, Modern, and Forgotten Methods for Preparing America’s Most Overlooked GameFor generations, squirrel was not a curiosity—it was food. Reliable, respected, and carefully prepared, it fed families across Appalachia and rural America long before convenience replaced knowledge.100 Ways to Cook Squirrel is a practical, experience-driven cookbook that brings together traditional techniques, modern adaptations, and long-forgotten methods for cooking one of America’s most overlooked game animals.Inside, you’ll find 100 recipes organized by method, including roasting and baking, frying, stews and braises, grilling and smoking, ground preparations, international flavors, slow-cooker methods, preserved meats, breakfast dishes, and traditional outdoor cooking. Each section reflects the realities of cooking squirrel properly—lean meat, low heat, and techniques that reward time rather than shortcuts.In addition to the recipes, the book includes a concise but practical Resources & Tips section covering ethical sourcing, cleaning and preparation basics, tenderizing methods, storage, and common mistakes—along with encouragement to learn from experienced local hunters and cooks when needed.Whether you are new to wild game or continuing a family tradition, this book is meant to be used. The recipes are clear, adaptable, and grounded in real kitchens—not trends.A Black Thorne Road Publishing title. Read more