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Mutton Broth
This recipe for mutton broth has been adapted into modern language from the 1881 Household Cyclopedia.
Ingredients
- mutton neck, fresh scrag end; cut into several pieces3 lb
- water, cold2 qt
- turnips, cut into slices
- parsley, fresh
- thyme, fresh1 sprig
- salt
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Method 7 steps
Wash the mutton pieces, then place in a pot.
Cover the mutton with the cold water. Bring to a boil, then skim well.
Add the turnips, parsley, thyme, and a little salt.
Boil gently for 1½ hours. Let cool slightly, and skim the fat from the surface.
Strain through a fine sieve to remove the solids.
Cool thoroughly and as quickly as possible to prevent spoilage.
Store in the fridge or freezer until use.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)