Loin of Mutton. No. 2. Braised, “Filet de Mutton Braisé.” (Cataldi.)
Trim off all the fat from a loin of mutton, bone it also if you like.
Have a braising pan ready with the bottom covered with slices of bacon, onions, carrots and herbs. Put in the loin of mutton (without water) set the braising pan over a sharp fire. Let the mutton get a nice brown colour and then add about 1 pt. of gravy-stock.
Let it boil first, then cover the pan and put it in the oven, or underneath a charcoal stove on charcoal ashes, which is better. If not a good colour, glaze it over with a glaze brush and put it back uncovered into the oven to glaze.
Skim all fat off the gravy, strain it and serve it with potatoes “Pommes de terre à la Marquise” round it (see Vegetables).