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The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual

Note 133-‡ — ROASTING.

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An ancient culinary sage says, “When you see a pig’s eyes drop out, you may be satisfied he has had enough of the fire!” This is no criterion that the body of the pig is done enough, but arises merely from the briskness of the fire before the head of it.

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