MISSISSIPPI GAR

1 slab of gar meat 6" wide, 8-10" long, 3/4" thick
1 15oz. bottle ketchup
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon salt
2 Teaspoons black pepper
2 Cups water
1 Lemon

Mix all ingredients except the meat and lemon in a large, shallow glass baking dish. Add the meat, cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, stir it up and place in a 400° oven for about 1 hour. Check twice during cooking and rake the juice over the meat. Squeeze lemon juice on the fish before serving.