Fried Squirrel & Gravy 1 Clean the squirrel thoroughly, disjoint it, and cut the back into two pieces. Put in a large glass container with salt water and soak overnight in the refrigerator. Next morning, drain and dry the pieces and remove any loose membrane, roll in seasoned flour. Heat oil or lard (not vegetable shortening) in a heavy skillet. Brown the pieces, turning once. Cover the skillet and cook about 30 minutes longer. Remove meat from skillet, pour off all but 3 tablespoons of fat, add 2 tablespoons seasoned flour. When flour is brown stir in equal parts of milk and water and cook, stirring constantly until thick. Serv over good ole hot biscuits...Mmmm YUM YUM!