How Long Do You Pressure Cook a Squirrel in an Instapot Pressure Cooker? 
In case you have never cooked a squirrel, the answer to that question is quite simple: about 10 minutes. If you haven’t yet deboned or fried your squirrel, cook it for five to 10 minutes in 6 inches of water. Note that these times do not include the time necessary to heat up, pressurize, and depressurize the unit. Instead, the clock starts ticking as soon as you turn on the regulator.
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Using a pressure cooker to pressure cook squirrels
You can use an instapot pressure cooker to pressure cook a squirrel in less than an hour. After the cooking process is complete, you can fry the squirrel. If you are planning to fry the squirrel, you should first check the safety of the meat before cooking it. It is important to use only high-quality and healthy ingredients. Cooked squirrel meat is perfectly tender. This recipe is suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks.
To prepare a pressure cooked squirrel, you will need to use an instapot pressure cooker. A squirrel should be placed in a quart-sized pot with a layer of water. Then, sprinkle a liberal amount of Lawry’s seasoning over it. Once you’ve added the meat, add a cup of water to the pot. You can use a 10-pound cooker for squirrel meat, or an instapot pressure cooker for this purpose. After you’ve cooked the squirrel, you can use it in your favorite soup or pot pie.
You can also brown the squirrels in a dutch oven with a quarter cup of olive oil, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a bay leaf. Then, add the rest of the ingredients, including chopped vegetables, one cup of chicken stock, diced tomatoes, and garlic. When the timer has finished, let it cool down and open the lid. Once the squirrels are tender, you can serve them in a bowl with rice and a little extra sauce.
How long to pressure cook squirrel?
You can pressure cook squirrel when you set the instapot at high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow it to naturally release steam.
Making squirrel meat tender in a pressure cooker
If you’ve ever wanted to prepare your own delicious meal using wild game, but were put off by the smell, try making squirrel meat in an instapot pressure cooker. You can easily make squirrel meat using a pressure cooker by following these simple steps. Make sure the pot is filled with about 6 inches of water. Once the water is added, add the meat pieces. Cook them for about 5 minutes, or 10 to 12 minutes if you’re deboning them. After the time is up, remove the meat from the pot and mix with the cooked rice.
You can also fry the squirrel in half an inch of oil and cook for ten to 12 minutes. Do not worry about burning your fingers because the meat will soften. After cooking, place the cooked meat on a plate covered with tinfoil. Serve it with gravy. After the pressure cooker release, ensure that the meat is at the desired tenderness before the meat is pulled out. Using a pressure cooker to make squirrel meat will help you achieve tender and juicy meat.
Once the oil is heated, add the squirrel pieces. Repeat this process for all pieces. Make sure to coat each piece with flour. Then, place them in the oil and fry until golden brown. Be careful not to burn the squirrel as you don’t want them to be dry and chewy. After cooking, you can serve them hot or cold. Once you’ve removed them from the frying pan, you’ll have a meal fit for a squirrel-loving family.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
