1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. water
1 1/2 lb. combined ground pork and beef
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. each poultry seasoning, cloves, and cinnamon (according to taste)
Pinch of nutmeg
1/4 c. ground celery
1 sm. onion, ground or minced fine

Combine all ingredients well and simmer, covered for 1/2 hour. Stir and break up meat several times. Drain off liquid. Let stand for fat to rise to top. Discard fat and return rest of liquid to meat mixture. Add 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Place in pastry lined pie tin. Cover with top crust and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until browned. Meat mixture may be made the day before and refrigerated until ready to use. Makes 1 (9 inch) pie.