Original Receipt in 'The Book of Household Management', 1861, edited by Isabella Beeton (See Mrs.B)BOILED BREAST OF MUTTON AND CAPER SAUCE.
704. INGREDIENTS: Breast of mutton, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoonfuls of minced savoury herbs (put a large proportion of parsley), pepper and salt to taste.
Mode: Cut off the superfluous fat; bone it; sprinkle over a layer of bread crumbs, minced herbs, and seasoning; roll, and bind it up firmly. Boil gently for 2 hours, remove the tape, and serve with caper sauce, No. 382, a little of which should be poured over the meat.
Time: 2 hours.
Average cost: 6d. per lb.
Sufficient: for 4 or 6 persons.
Seasonable: all the year.