Sheep’s Head

Preparation info
  • 3

    helpings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Isabella Beeton

Published 1861

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Ingredients

  • A sheep’s head
  • bouquet garni
  • 10 peppercorns
  • salt and pepper

Method

If necessary, split the head and remove the brains. Wash the head several times, taking care to remove all splintered bones. Scrape the small bones from the nostrils and brush the teeth. Soak in salt water for 30 min. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Pour away the water and replace with fresh cold water and add the bouquet garni, peppercorns and salt. Boil up and skim well. Add the