1 pt Oysters in their own juice 5 tb Flour
(shucked) 2 c Hot milk
1/2 c Chopped green Bell pepper (evaporated is better)
1/2 c Chopped celery 1 ts Salt
1 ts Tabasco sauce 1 ts Fresh ground black pepper
1/4 ts File’ powder 2 tb Chopped pimiento
4 tb Butter (real not margerine)
Simmer oysters in thier own juice for approx. 5-7 minutes, or until
the edges begin to curl. Saute’ peppers & celery in butter until
tender. Blend in the flour, add the milk & cook stirring until the
sauce thickens. Add the oysters, pimientos, the seasonings and stir
them all together gently.
Pour this into a buttered casserole, top with pie pastry & bake in
450 degree F pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is
brown.
Yields
6 servings