PIGS IN ALBANIA 19 



No. 2. " Mix equal parts of fine salt, cayenne pepper, and 

 currie powder with double the quantity of powdered truffles ; 

 dissect, secundum artem, a hrace of woodcocks, rather under- 

 roasted, split the heads, subdivide the wings, &c., &c. ; 

 powder the whole gently over with the mixture; crush the 

 trails and brains along with the yolk of a hard-boiled egg, a 

 small portion of powdered mace, the grated peel of half a 

 lemon, and half a spoonful of soy, until the ingredients be 

 brought to the consistence of a fine paste ; then add a spoonful 

 of catsup, a full wineglassful of Madeira, and the juice of two 

 Seville oranges ; throw this sauce, along with the birds, into 

 a silver stew dish, to be heated with spirits of wine ; cover 

 close up, light the lamp, and keep gently simmering and 

 occasionally stirring until the flesh has imbibed the greater part 

 of the liquid. When you have reason to suppose that it is 

 completely saturated, pour in a small quantity of salad oil, stir 

 all once more well together, put out the light, and then ! 

 serve it round instantly." 



