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Wild Game Cooking - Squirrel Meat #fyp #squirrel #carnivore #shorts

Did you know that squirrel for supper is a time-honored tradition in America? Those who still practice the old way of things appreciate this protien source. 🐿 In 1,000 AD, The Norse Viking Leif Erikson established a temporary settlement in Newfoundland, which is now known as L'Anse aux Meadows. Squirrel was a part of his diet. Since 1492, when Europeans first settled in America, squirrels have been a staple of American cuisine. When early settlers cleared woodlands for agriculture, squirrels were a common food source. 🐿 During the Lewis & Clark expedition, American diners had a great admiration for squirrel. In his seminal work, American Cookery, James Beard, talked about squirrels, pointing out that they are associated with both sophisticated dining and the basic diet of nomads and tr…