A committee of ladies collected the receipts; the editor of the Manual of Domestic Economy arranged them — British cookery and household management, c.1864.

To Boil Pork, Hams, and Bacon

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To Boil Pork, Hams, and Bacon

470. Pickled pork is boiled like beef. If very salt, it should be soaked three or four hours before boiling. The time required is nearly…

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