Squirrels as food

Until recent times, squirrel meat was considered a favored meat in certain regions of the United States where it can be listed as wild game. This is evidenced by extensive recipes for its preparation found in cookbooks including The Joy of Cooking. Squirrel meat can easily be exchanged for rabbit or chicken in recipes. Its light red or pink flesh has only a slight game taste. In many areas of the US, particularly areas of the American South, squirrels are hunted for food. It is a common misconception that squirrels are hunted for food by depressed regions of the United States, as it is considered a delicacy in certain cultural cuisines.

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