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Ground squirrel meat
Calories & nutrition facts
alaska native
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 111 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.8 g 5%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVMinerals
- Iron 4.7 mg 26%
- Phosphorus 175 mg 14%
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Questions about Ground squirrel meat
How do you cook ground squirrel meat so it stays tender?
Brown the pieces, then cover and simmer them gently in stock for about 1½–2 hours, until the meat pulls easily from the bone. The small pieces can dry out if you roast them uncovered for too long.
Do you need to soak ground squirrel meat before cooking?
Soaking is not essential. If the meat has a strong gamey smell, soak it briefly in cold salted water in the fridge, then drain and pat it dry before browning.
What dishes can you make with ground squirrel meat?
Use it in a slow-cooked stew with root vegetables, or strip the cooked meat from the bones and add it to a pie or a thick gravy. Its small bones make it easier to serve after cooking than before.
How should you store ground squirrel meat?
Refrigerate fresh meat in a sealed container and cook it within 1–2 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly, freeze it, and thaw it in the fridge before cooking.
How thoroughly should ground squirrel meat be cooked?
Cook it until the centre reaches 71 °C, particularly if it has been minced or cut into small pieces. Keep raw meat and its juices separate from ready-to-eat foods, and wash hands and utensils after handling.
How does ground squirrel meat compare with squirrel meat?
Squirrel meat has more protein: 30.8 g per 100 g, compared with 19 g in ground squirrel meat. Ground squirrel meat has less energy, at 111 kcal per 100 g versus 173 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167619 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
