1 woodchuck
1/2 c. salt
4 mint leaves
1/4 c. oil
1 chopped garlic
Salt
Black pepper
1/2 c. vinegar
2 c. tomato sauce
Pinch of basil

Remove scent glands from chuck. Soak 8 hours in cold water with salt. Cut in 8 pieces and boil 15 minutes. Rinse and repeat soaking process. Rinse again and boil with 4 mint leaves for 45 minutes. Drain and brown with oil and garlic. Salt and pepper both sides. When browned, add 1/2 cup vinegar. Cover and let simmer 8 minutes. Remove from pan and put into pot. Add 2 cups of tomato sauce and a pinch of basil, and cook over moderate heat 1 1/2 hours.