1904 - The Blue Grass Cook Book

Kentucky Burgout

DDV CULINARY

6 squirrels,
6 birds,
1 1/2 gallons of water,
1 teacup of pearl barley,
1 quart of tomatoes,
1 quart of corn,
1 quart of oysters,
1 pint of sweet cream,
1/4 pound of butter,
2 tablespoons of flour,
Season to taste.

Boil the squirrels and birds in the water till tender and remove all the bones.
Add barley and vegetables and cook slowly for 1 hour.
Ten minutes before serving add the oysters and cream with butter and flour rubbed together.
Season and serve hot.