Mississippi Roasted Squirrel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 small squirrels
3/4 c. oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 c. milk
1 c. sliced mushrooms, sauteed with 1/4 c. chopped onions
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 Tbsp. bacon fat
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

Wash squirrels thoroughly; dry.
Cover with cooking oil mixed with lemon juice.
Let stand 1 hour.
Combine crumbs with just enough milk to moisten along with all other ingredients, except bacon fat.
Stuff the squirrels.
Place in roaster; brush on bacon fat.
Roast, uncovered, at 325\u00b0 for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, basting about every 15 minutes with drippings.