Dried and smoked squirrel strips
Dried and smoked squirrel strips are a traditional preserved meat snack made from squirrel meat that has been seasoned, smoked, and dehydrated. This method of preparation was historically used for long-term food storage and is often associated with rural American cuisine, particularly in the South and Midwest.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and low in carbohydrates, providing a dense source of energy. A typical serving is also a good source of minerals like iron and zinc, with a calorie count primarily coming from protein and a small amount of fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents a form of self-sufficient, foraged cuisine and is considered a novelty or survival food today. Nutritionally, it is an extremely lean and concentrated protein source, similar to modern protein jerky but from a wild game animal.
