Ozark Fricassee

• 4 squirrels, cut into serving pieces (discard rib section)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 can beef broth

Mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in small bowl. Set aside. Brown bacon in Dutch oven. Set aside. Dredge squirrel pieces in flour mixture and brown in bacon grease. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer over campfire about one hour or until tender. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.