Squirrel Ragu With Foraged Greens

Squirrel Instructions:

• Lightly brown squirrel in a hot pan with olive oil. Deglaze with white wine and add whipping cream, thyme and nutmeg.
• Allow to simmer until squirrel is falling off bone.
• Strip meat from bone and put back into sauce.
• Season with salt and reserve.

Greens Instructions:

• Wash greens to remove any grit and dirt.
• Lightly brown garlic in olive oil.
• Add washed and slightly wet greens. Sautee quickly until wilted.
• Season with salt.

Assembly:

• Serve ragu mixed with fresh or store bought pasta and wilted greens as accompaniment.
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