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Clean squirrels, making sure that all shot is removed.
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Burn away with a candle any fur that clings.
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Rinse the meat though several changes of water and pat dry.
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Cut squirrels into serving pieces.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add squirrel pieces and fry until browned on all sides, but do not cook through.
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Remove the squirrel pieces to a large Dutch oven or oven safe crock.
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Add onions to the butter in the skillet; cook and stir until tender and browned.
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Pour the onions and butter into the pot with the squirrel.
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Fill with enough water to almost cover the meat.
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Mix in the vinegar and season with thyme, salt and pepper.
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Cover and place in the oven.
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Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
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Remove the pot from the oven and add the prunes.
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Return to the oven and reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Continue baking for another 45 minutes.
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Remove the pot from the oven.
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Mix the flour and cold water together in a cup.
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Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat and prunes to a serving dish.
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Set the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the flour and water and simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy is thick enough to coat a metal spoon.
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Serve meat with a lot of gravy.
