Roasting

Ingredients

• fresh meat
• buttered paper

Directions

The book gives no oven temperature. The 400°F (200°C) in the steps was added when the recipe was transcribed, as a starting point.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Allow large joints to warm in the dripping pan near the fire before roasting.

3. Use string instead of skewers to prevent loss of gravy.

4. Roast meat for 15 minutes per pound, adjusting for freshness and fat content.

5. Cover lean meat with buttered paper to prevent burning and dryness.