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

Saddle of Mutton

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Saddle of Mutton

Remove the ends of the ribs and roll the flank under before cooking. Place it on the platter with the tail end at the left. Put the fork in…

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