“Umbles” is an archiaic term for deer offal or entrails. Umbles were eaten widely by servants and peasants in the middle ages, when venison was the preserve of the aristocracy. The saying “To eat Humble Pie” is derived from this dish.
This recipe is sufficient for about 8 people, and preparation time is about 45 minutes
Ingredients
Filling
entrails of a deer – heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, stomach and intestine.
Cream oleo and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add crushed wafers and milk alternately. Add coconut and pecans. Mix well. Bake in bundt pan 1 1/2 hours at 325°F or stack and frost with caramel icing. When stacking, recipe may be cut in half.