Mutton

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By Eliza Acton

Published 1845

  • About

No.

1. Leg.

2. Best End of Loin.

3. Chump End of Loin.

4. Neck, Best End.

5. Neck, Scrag End.

6. Shoulder.

7. Breast.

A Saddle is the Two Loins.

A Chine, the Two Necks.

Mutton is best suited for table in autumn, winter, and early spring. It is not considered quite so good when grass-lamb is in full season, nor during the sultry months of summer.