Cooking with Game: Squirrel

Rarely eaten in the UK up until now, a growing number of chefs and home cooks are now seeking out sustainable alternatives to farmed meats and regularly enjoy its sweet and nutty flavour. For conscientious eaters, meat from culled populations of this invasive species is a highly ethical choice. Its light-coloured meat tastes like a subtler version of rabbit but with a finer texture. It can be roasted, fried or barbecued but for tender meat that falls off the bone, cook them low and slow.