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Stuffed mutton














Ingredients

For 4
For 100
Leg, shoulder or breast of mutton
500gms
12.5kg
Dripping or fat
30gms
225gms
Refined flour
10gms
250gms
Stock
590ml
14.75litre
Pepper
a pinch
15gms
Salt
10gms
100gms

Forcemeat stuffing:



Fresh breadcrumbs
30gms
900gms
Butter or margarine
15gms
455gms
Grated lime rind
a pinch
15gms
Parsley
1 tsp
55gms
Mixed herbs
a pinch
30gms
Pepper
to taste 
10gms
Salt
to taste 
50gms
Egg for binding
½
3
       Or


Milk
10ml
115ml


Wash and wipe the meat. With a sharp pointed remove the bones. Prepare the stuffing. Spread out the meat and season and then place the stuffing. Spread out the meat and season and then place the stuffing. Roll up being careful to tuck in any stuffing. Tie securely with a string. Weight and allow 30 minutes to each 450gms and 30 minutes over. Place the joint in a baking tin. Baste with dripping and cook in an oven at 190oC (375oF) or gas mark 5. After 10 minutes reduce the temperature to 165oC (330oF) or gas mark 3 and cook till done, basting occasionally. Dish the meat and remove the string. Remove extra fat from baking tray. Add flour and brown. Add stock and seasoning, keep on fire, stir well till it starts boiling. Strain and serve with the meat.