Took 11/2 pounds the toughest part of steaks, cut thin and stewed two hours in water with small bits salt pork, salt and pepper. Put a spoonful butter in large frying pan, dipped out pieces of steak and simmered in the butter till all light brown, added heaping tablespoon flour, stir to mix, then the reduced liquor this was stewed in, poured through a strainer. Let stew together ten minutes longer to become thick smooth gravy. Served like steak in individual dishes.