Good for some time
-INGREDIENTS.- To 4 lbs. of lean ham allow 1 lb. of fat, 2 teaspoonfuls of pounded mace, nutmeg grated, rather more than 1/2 teaspoonful of cayenne, clarified lard.
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.- hour.
SEASONABLE at any time.