Squirrel Pot Pie

Squirrel Pot Pie is a traditional American comfort food, particularly associated with rural or Appalachian cuisine. It consists of a savory filling of squirrel meat (or sometimes rabbit or other game), vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions, all simmered in a rich gravy and topped with a flaky pie crust. The dish is a hearty, rustic one-pot meal that reflects a history of using locally foraged or hunted ingredients.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, high-protein meal with significant fat content from the meat and pastry crust, and moderate carbohydrates from the vegetables and crust. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a rough calorie estimate of 500-700 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	600 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	800 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	500 mg
Vitamin A	300 µg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 serving (approximately 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Squirrel Pot Pie is culturally interesting as a symbol of self-sufficiency and traditional foraging in North America, turning a common woodland animal into a celebrated comfort food. Nutritionally, squirrel meat is lean and high in protein, similar to rabbit, making it a sustainable and nutrient-dense alternative to conventional meats.