Carving and Serving

How to carve every joint on the table, 1887 — from the woman who wrote the Boston Cook Book, cut by cut.

Table of Contents

Introduction

2 pages

Tip of the Sirloin, or Rib Roast

1 page

Sirloin Roast

1 page

The Back of the Rump

1 page

Fillet of Beef or Tenderloin

1 page

Saddle of Mutton

1 page

Saddle of Venison

1 page

Haunch of Venison or Mutton

1 page

Shoulder of Mutton or Veal

1 page

Forequarter of Lamb or Veal

1 page

Neck of Veal

1 page

Breast of Veal

1 page

Calf's Head

1 page

Roast Pig

1 page

Corned Beef

1 page

Chartreuse, or Pressed Meat

1 page

Boiled Fowl or Turkey

1 page

Broiled Chicken

1 page

Roast Turkey

1 page

Roast Goose

1 page

Roast Duck

1 page

Larded Grouse

1 page

Sweetbreads, Chops, and Cutlets

1 page

Baked Fish

1 page

Scalloped Dishes, Meat Pies, Entrees, Etc

1 page

Tea and Coffee

1 page

Fruit and Nuts

1 page

The Thickness of Slices

1 page

Utensils for Carving and Serving

1 page

Last but Not Least

1 page

Boston Cook-Book

1 page

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