Game Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Clean the birds thoroughly and split into halves; cover with water and heat to boiling.
2. 2
   Skim top and add salt, pepper, parsley, onion, cloves and salt pork.
3. 3
   Simmer until tender, keeping birds covered with water.
4. 4
   When done, thicken the liquid with browned flour and let the gravy come to boiling.
5. 5
   Add fat, remove from fire and cool.
6. 6
   Line sides of greased baking sheet with pastry.
7. 7
   Fill dish with alternate layers of bird and potatoes.
8. 8
   Pour gravy.
9. 9
   Cover with crust and bake in hot oven (450°) for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Serves 6.