Stew

[gunrod]

I hope to take a few bushy tails this week. I want to make a stew/soup out them when I get them. After preparing the stew (crockpot of water with squirrel and veggies) how do I make the water thicken up so it is more gravy like?

[YPSIFLY]

If you are using butter in your stew you could try using a brown roux:http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=48430

Or you could use a slurry. For slurry, take a couple ounces of cornstarch mixed with twice as much water, Bring the stew to almost a boil and mix in the slurry. Continue stirring until it boils then remove from heat. It will continue to thicken while standing.

[FIJI]

cornstach will only disolve in COLD water.

Don't know how many times I gotta remind the cooks in camp not to use hot water ! LOL

:D

[Randy Kidd]

instead of water in the crock pot try Campbells GOLDEN mushroom soup. Can't go wrong making any stew using this as a base.

[subocto]

i just got some bunnies yesterday and im gonna make up some stew tomorrow in a crock pot. I have never used the crock pot. ive probably got 1-1.5lbs of meat and along with veggies. how much water should i use? :confused: also ypsi or anyone i assume the roux should be made first and added when you start the pot, rather than after it done. is that right? a thicker stew sounds good. what kind of spices will go good in stew?

[twohats]

Soak the tree rats overnight in water and about 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar.Cook in a crock all day with a can or two of cream of mushroom soup, water,onions and fresh mushrooms. Serve over wild rice or the white stuff.YUMMY!!!!