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Instant Pot Squirrel

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Didn't have time to get out squirrel hunting this Fall so I went out this week with my air rifle. .25 cal headshot at 30 yards on the ground while I was sitting next to a big oak tree in a nice oak grove. Acorns are really prevalent! I ended up making squirrel in the instant pot for the first time and I have to say it turned out amazing! I was able to use so much more of the meat and all the meat just fell off the bones. Only 10 minutes in the instant pot too!
 
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Question. What is an insta pot? I've heard of crock pots and slow cookers, which I think might be ideal. But this is the first I've heard of an insta pot!
 
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I cooked a brisket in my insta in 1.5hrs and it just shredded down. Boneless skinless chicken thighs in 10 min, My next venture is a slab of deer neck meat. Look at kohls they will be selling them for 65.00 in the black Friday add. If anyone has family that shops there see if you can get their kohls cash to get it even cheaper.
 
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I'm sure she'd rather have a vacuum cleaner! ;)
 
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To speed up the cooking time , I use a powdered beef or chicken ,you have to put at least 8-9 ounces of water in or broth to cook anything, heat the broth or water first and it speeds up the pots starting time. Cool down doesn’t take 20 minutes around ten minutes ,or just use the quick release . You tube has many recipes and tips on using the pots.


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I also use the instant pot for my squirrels. Add a cup of beef broth then 10 min high pressure then 10 min natural release fall off the bone then put in a pot pie with corn, carrots, peas etc. Awesome!
There is nothing i enjoy more than squirrel pot pie, brother. I just bought an Instant Pot this past Monday and all i've made so far is a bottom round roast and taters. Was very good.
Now Mr. MMK, you have forced me sir, to venture into the wood in search of the elusive fox squirrel. You've given the taste for the pot pie that is going to remain in the back of my throat til i can make my own.
Thanks for the idea, brother. I will head out immediately after deer gun season is over to try to kill a few.
I can taste'm now.........:)