A Hash of Beef


A Hash of Muton or Veale.

Cut yr meat very thin, & set it on ye fire. put to it a few capers & liquor, 2 or 3 ounions, a little spinnage, min[t], or what other hearbs you please; put in a little vinegar, water, gravie, & some butter.  soe let it stew 2 hours before you serve it up.
 

Source: Custis Family Receipt Book, ca. 1600.



 
 
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