Any Hunger Games fans here? I loved the books, but didn’t get to catch the movie in theaters. I’m looking forward to seeing it this weekend with the DVD premier! I already know it can’t be as good as the book, right?
I particularly liked the descriptions of all the diverse foods from the fancy capital fare to the meals Katniss throws together herself. It would be fun to create some recipes similar to the capital offerings, especially. It sounds so rich & delicious in the books!
In honor of the Hunger Games release at midnight tonight, I thought it’d be fun to share this recipe. I came across it flipping through a Texas Ranger Cookbook & captured a photo of it. Somehow, I knew it would come in handy later!
SQUIRREL STEW
- 1 squirrel (dressed & cut into bite-size pieces)
- 3 slices salt pork
- 3-4 ears of green sweet corn
- 3-4 large tomatoes
- 2 medium onions
- 2 c. shelled fresh butterbeans
- 3 medium size Irish potatoes
- 2 green peppers
Put the pieces of squirrel & pork into a kettle & cover with cold water. Bring to a boil & simmer slowly. Cut corn from cobs, then chop other vegetables, but not too fine. Season highly with black & red pepper & salt. Let simmer on slow fire until cooked down thick. The meat should fall from the bones & the vegetables should be thoroughly cooked. Be careful not to scorch.
John Barron Harris,
Texas Ranger
Association Foundation,
& wife Cheryl
Obviously, most of us do not eat or kill or dress squirrels. I would suggest making this with another meat like shredded pork, chicken, etc. & then calling it ‘Squirrel Stew.’ Have fun! 🙂
I’m almost considering heading to Walmart at 11pm tonight for the ‘release party.’ Anyone else crazy enough to go out at midnight for it?
Slice of Southern Pie 