Jugged Pigeons

• 2 pigeons
• 2 hard-boiled egg yolks
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Salt

Pluck and draw the birds. Boil the livers and chop them finely. Make a stuffing with the chopped livers, the yolks of hard-boiled eggs, nutmeg, pepper, salt, breadcrumbs, and finely-chopped suet or melted butter. Mix well together. Stuff the birds, and place them in the top of a double saucepan with the water, peeled and sliced onion, the sweet herbs, and the beer. Cover with a close fitting li