Carving and Serving

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

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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

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Highlights

Haunch of Venison or Mutton

This is the leg and loin undivided, or, as more commonly called, the hind quarter.

Boston Cook-Book

A SELECTION FROM SOME OF THE MANY NOTICES BY THE PRESS. "Mrs. Lincoln, nothing daunted by the legion of cook-books already in…

Saddle of Venison

Carve the same as a saddle of mutton. Serve some of the dish gravy with each portion. Venison and mutton soon become chilled, the…

Shoulder of Mutton or Veal

Place it on the platter with the thickest part up. From the thickest part cut thin slices, slanting down to the knuckle; then…

Sirloin Roast

The backbone or thickest end should be at the right end of the dish. Carve a sirloin roast by cutting several thin slices…

Forequarter of Lamb or Veal

This is a difficult joint for a beginner, but after a little study and practice one may manipulate it with dexterity. Some time…

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