6 squirrels
2 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped onions
1 c. coarsely chopped salt meat
1 qt. water
Red & black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
2 hard cooked eggs

Cut squirrels in pieces; put into heavy pot and add celery, onions, salt meat and seasoning, cover with water 3" above squirrel. Let come to a boil; turn to low heat and simmer about an hour or until squirrels are tender. 2 tbsp. flour 1 c. hot water 1 c. liquid from squirrel pot

In a separate skillet brown the flour in the shortening. Add water and liquid from squirrel pot. Stir well and remove from heat. 1/2 c. liquid from squirrel pot 1/4 c. water to make smooth paste