Ingredients
3 lb bear meat
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tbsp salt
4 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cl garlic
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 7 oz. can tomato paste
2 cup canned tomatoes
1 dash tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
Trim all fat of meat and wash meat well in cold water.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes and soak at least 15 minutes in 4 cups of
water to which has been added 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt.
Drain and pat dry.
Melt shortening in a heavy fry pan, add bear meat and brown well on
all sides.
Add onion, garlic and celery and simmer until onion becomes
translucent.
Add remaining ingredients, mis well, cover and simmer for 30 minutes
or until meat is tender. Serves 4 to 6.
From _Northern Cookbook_ edited by Eleanor A. Ellis, Information
Canada 1973.
Typos by Bert Christensen http://www.interlog.com/~rosewood
rosewood@interlog.com
Servings: 6 servings
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