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Skewer it tight and round, and tie a fillet of broad tape round it. Put it into plenty of cold water, and carefully skim the skum; let it boil till all the scum is removed, and then put the boiler on one 6ide of the tire, to keep simmering slowly till it is done. Half a round may be boiled for a small family. When you take it up, wash the scum off with a paste-brush - garnish with carrots and turnips.
Manage the same as the round. The soft, marrow-like fat which lies on the back is best when hot, and the hard fat of the upper corner is best cold.
 
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