Pressed Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Cook hen and let cool.
2. 2
   Take chicken from bone, being careful to remove all bones.
3. 3
   (I don't grind all the skin, it makes the chicken too greasy.)
4. 4
   Grind chicken, celery and onion fine.
5. 5
   Add gelatin to cold water, then add hot chicken broth.
6. 6
   When gelatin is dissolved, add to the chicken.
7. 7
   Add salt, a dash of red pepper and a little black pepper.
8. 8
   Mix well.
9. 9
   Chop pimento and add to chicken mixture just to scatter through chicken.
10. 10
    Put into a pan that will make the chicken about 1 1/2-inches thick.
11. 11
    Pack down firm and smooth and cover with wax paper or foil.
12. 12
    Place in icebox.