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Potted Tongue or Ham

Remove all skin, gristle, and outside parts from one pound of the lean of cold boiled tongue or ham.

Pound it in a mortar to a smooth paste with either one quarter pound of the fat, or with two ounces fresh butter, Season with cayenne, pounded mace and allspice.

Press it well into pots and cover with clarified butter or fat.