The President's Beefsteak and Kidney Pie

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   Separate the kidneys with a sharp knife, discarding all gristly portions and fat.

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   Sprinkle with salt.

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   Cover with claret, add bay leaves, sliced onion, pepper.

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   Let it marinate 2 hours.

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   Pound the steak with flour, and cut into 1 inch pieces.

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   Brown suet or heat bacon drippings in iron skillet.

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   Then add diced onion and cook until clear; remove onion from skillet.

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   Over medium heat, brown steak well.

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   Next drain the kidneys, reserving the marinade; dredge with flour, and brown, stirring carefully.

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    Add 1 pt or less or hot water, stir well, add chopped celery and parsley, and marjoram.

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    Mix all well, and transfer to the casserole from which you intend to serve the pie.

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    Strain into it the marinade.

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    Cover with a tight lid, and bake at 325F (160C) for about 1 hour.

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    Remove from oven.

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    Brown the mushrooms in bacon drippings, and if they need thickening, thicken with flour mixed in cold water and stirred carefully to avoid lumps.

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    Add the mushrooms to the casserole mixture.

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    Cover with a crust of puff-paste, pie crust, or biscuit dough, and return to 400F (200C) oven, and bake until brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.

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    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.