The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

814. INGREDIENTS.--To 4 lbs. of lean ham allow 1 lb. of fat, 2

teaspoonfuls of pounded mace, 1/2 nutmeg grated, rather more than 1/2 teaspoonful of cayenne, clarified lard. _Mode_.--Mince the ham, fat and lean together in the above proportion, and pound it well in a mortar, seasoning it with cayenne pepper, pounded mace, and nutmeg; put the mixture into a deep baking-dish, and bake for 1/2 hour; then press it well into a stone jar, fill up the jar with clarified lard, cover it closely, and paste over it a piece of thick paper. If well seasoned, it will keep a long time in winter, and will be found very convenient for sandwiches, &c. _Time_.--1/2 hour. _Seasonable_ at any time. II. (_A nice addition to the Breakfast or Luncheon table_.)