1 pt Oysters in their own juice
(shucked) 1/2 c Chopped green Bell pepper
1/2 c Chopped celery
1 t Tabasco sauce
1/4 t File’ powder
4 T Butter (real not margerine)
5 T Flour
2 c Hot milk
(evaporated is better) 1 t Salt
1 t Fresh ground black pepper
2 T Chopped pimiento
Simmer oysters in thier own juice for approx. 5-7 minutes, or until the edges begin to curl. Saute’ peppers & celery in butter until tender. Blend in the flour, add the milk & cook stirring until the sauce thickens. Add the oysters, pimientos, the seasonings and stir them all together gently. Pour this into a buttered casserole, top with pie pastry & bake in 450 degree F pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is brown.