Ecureuil In Confit Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ecureuils, about 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. each, well cleaned
- 1/4 c. red wine, (I used a 2008 Shiraz)
- 1/4 c. Sherry cooking wine
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp. freshly ground allspice, (I used a Mortar and Pestle)
- 2 tbsp. bacon or other pork fat
- 1 bay leaf
- SPST
- Olive oil, enough to completely cover protein
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 169g | |
| Calories 322 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 39% |
| Total Fat 14.13g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 4.69g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium 315mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 19.59g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 5.06g | 3% |
| Protein 5.0g | 8% |
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