Mutton Ham

• a leg of lamb
• a bunch of fresh herbs
• a few peppercorns
• a

Mix together all the marinade ingredients, except the salt, and rub well into the lamb and down by the bone. Let it stand for a few hours and then rub in the salt. Place in a large dish and leave to stand for 6 days, turning the joint twice a day and spooning the juices over it assiduously.

To cook the lamb, soak the joint in water for a few hours, then place in lukewarm water in a larg