
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Be careful not to spoil the skin when removing the bone, and remove most of the fat for better results.
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Take the bone out of a small leg of mutton, without spoiling the skin if possible
Cut off most of the fat
Fill the hole whence the bone was taken with a stuffing made the same as for fowls, adding to
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Removing the bone creates a uniform thickness that allows for even cooking throughout the roast, eliminating the problem of overcooked exterior and undercooked meat near the bone. Trimming excess fat prevents the stuffing from becoming greasy while the rendered fat that remains bastes the meat during roasting. The stuffing absorbs flavorful meat juices while providing moisture, creating a self-basting effect that keeps the lean mutton tender.
The leg can be deboned and stuffed up to 24 hours ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before roasting for even cooking.
Store leftover roast wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Slice and reheat gently in a 300°F oven covered with foil to prevent drying, about 15-20 minutes. The stuffing should be removed and stored separately if keeping longer than 2 days.
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The leg can be deboned and stuffed up to 24 hours ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before roasting for even cooking.
Store leftover roast wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Slice and reheat gently in a 300°F oven covered with foil to prevent drying, about 15-20 minutes. The stuffing should be removed and stored separately if keeping longer than 2 days.