Name: Squirrel Burgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground squirrel meat (from 6-8 squirrels); 1/2 lb ground pork fat; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder, onion powder; Salt and pepper; 6 brioche buns; *Wild Game Burger Method**; 1. **Fat Integration**:; - **Essential**: Squirrel is very lean, requires fat addition; - **Ratio**: 25% fat for proper texture and moisture; - **Mixing**: Gentle combining to avoid tough texture; 2. **Burger Formation**:; - Form patties with slight indentation in center; - **Size**: Account for shrinkage during cooking; - **Chill**: Refrigerate 30 minutes before cooking; 3. **Cooking Process**:; - Grill over medium-high heat; - **Temperature**: Cook to 160°F internal for ground game; - **Timing**: Don't press down, cook 5-6 minutes per side; *Service**: With traditional burger toppings; *Novelty Factor**: Conversation starter, unique protein; ### Soups and Stews; ##

Fat Integration:
- Essential: Squirrel is very lean, requires fat addition
- Ratio: 25% fat for proper texture and moisture
- Mixing: Gentle combining to avoid tough texture
Burger Formation:
- Form patties with slight indentation in center
- Size: Account for shrinkage during cooking
- Chill: Refrigerate 30 minutes before cooking
Cooking Process:
- Grill over medium-high heat
- Temperature: Cook to 160°F internal for ground game
- Timing: Don't press down, cook 5-6 minutes per side

Service: With traditional burger toppings Novelty Factor: Conversation starter, unique protein

Squirrel Burgers

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