| 1 | *i would use butter rather than the traditional lard or drippings. |
| 2 | Heat dripping till smoking hot and fry onion till it becomes pale brown colour. |
| 3 | Add oatmeal and salt and pepper and mix well together. |
| 4 | Continue cooking slowly with lid on for about 15 minutes. |
| 5 | Serve hot with mashed potatoes. |
