Basic Fried Rabbit Or Squirrel

Directions

1. 1
   Remove legs from body of dressed rabbit or squirrel.
2. 2
   Split the body down the back through the breast.
3. 3
   Cut each half in two crosswise.
4. 4
   Dip meat pieces in melted butter.
5. 5
   Roll pieces into crushed corn flakes coating all around.
6. 6
   Brown meat in hot oil on each side.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Note: Some people like to soak the meat in salted water a few hours before cooking.
9. 9
   If so cover the body with water in a pot and add 3 Tablespoons of salt.
10. 10
    Then drain, rinse, and pat the body dry before cooking.
11. 11
    I often do this especially if the animal appears to be old.