3 squirrels, cut in serving
1 cup chopped onion pieces
4 cups or 2 No. 303 cans tomatoes
3 quarts water
1/4 cups diced bacon
2 cups diced potatoes
1/4 tsp. cayenne
2 cups lima beans
2 tsp. salt
2 cups corn
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Place squirrel pieces in a large kettle. Add
water. Bring slowly to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to
2 hours, or until meat is tender, skimming surface occasionally.
Remove meat from bones and return to liquid. Add bacon, cayenne,
salt, pepper, onion, tomatoes, potatoes and lima beans. Cook
l hour. Add corn and continue to cook 10 minutes. Serves six
to eight.
Note: This recipe is particularly suitable for older, less tender
animals.