Savory Bear

Ingredients

• 1 pt. tarragon vinegar
• 2 peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 onions, quartered
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 1 c. minced celery
• 2 lb. bear meat, cut in cubes
• 1 c. minced shallots
• salt and pepper to taste
• flour
• 1 pt. water
• 1 stick butter
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
• 1 large can sliced mushrooms