Squirrel or squirrels cut into pieces 1c. water, 1c. red wine, 1/4 c. salt, 4 tbsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1tsp. minced garlic,. Marinate squirrel pieces in above ingredient's for 12 to 16 hrs. in a non- metal container. Drain on paper towel and place on cookie sheet to air dry for 1 to 2 hrs.. Place on oiled rack's in electric smoker or standard smoker for 2 hrs. Use your favorite smoking chip's, I add apple pieces to mine for a nice flavor. Finish the squirrel in 225 deg. oven, basting twice with butter for 2 hrs. You can make a pate out of it by grinding the meat and adding a equal amount of butter with 1 to 2 tbsp. of Brandy. ( Serve with you favorite crackers.) A little time involved but oh so tasty. Ed
