The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

752. INGREDIENTS.--Lamb, a little salt.

[Illustration: LEG OF LAMB.] _Mode_.--Place the joint at a good distance from the fire at first, and baste well the whole time it is cooking. When nearly done, draw it nearer the fire to acquire a nice brown colour. Sprinkle a little fine salt over the meat, empty the dripping-pan of its contents; pour in a little boiling water, and strain this over the meat. Serve with mint sauce and a fresh salad, and for vegetables send peas, spinach, or cauliflowers to table with it. _Time_.--A leg of lamb weighing 5 lbs., 1-1/2 hour. _Average cost_, 10d. to 1s. per lb. _Sufficient_ for 4 or 5 persons. _Seasonable_ from Easter to Michaelmas. BRAISED LOIN OF LAMB. [Illustration: LOIN OF LAMB.]