Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Part 104

Juice of two oranges, Juice of one lemon, One-half package of seeded raisins, One-half cup of maraschino cherries, cut into bits, One piece of candied citron, put through food chopper, Two-thirds cup of sugar for each cup of prepared pepper pulp.

Cook slowly until the mixture is very thick and then pour into sterilized gla.s.ses. Cool and cover with paraffine and store in a cool place.

SAUERKRAUT

Remove the coa.r.s.e, bruised outside leaves of the cabbage and then shred the head fine, using a slaw cutter. Now line the bottom of a small barrel or wooden bucket with the outside leaves and then place in a layer of the shredded cabbage and cover with salt. Repeat until the utensil is nearly full, pounding down well with wooden mallet when packing. Sprinkle the salt over the top and cover with large cabbage leaves and then with a cheese-cloth wrung out of salt water. Tuck in the ends carefully and then place board on the kraut and weight it down with a heavy stone.

Now, it is necessary that the cabbage be covered with brine; remove the sc.u.m as it rises to the top. The kraut will be ready for use in six weeks and it must be kept in a very cool place or it must be canned.

TO CAN SAUERKRAUT

Fill into sterilized all-gla.s.s jars and then fill the jar to overflowing with boiling water. Adjust the rubber and lid and partially tighten. Process in hot water bath for one hour, then remove and seal securely. Store in a dry, cool place.

BRINING CAULIFLOWER

Prepare the cauliflower as directed above, using a large keg or crock. Pack the cauliflower head down until the keg or crock is three-quarters full and then fill to overflowing with brine made as follows:

Place in a boiler

Eight quarts of water, Eight cups of salt.

Bring to a boil and skim, then cool. Cover the cauliflower with a piece of clean cheese-cloth and then place on it a board which is weighted down on top, to keep the cauliflower covered in the brine.

This weight need not be as heavy as that used for the kraut.

Cauliflower prepared in this manner late in October and November can be used for the table by freshening it in water and cooking in a manner similar to that in which the salted beans are cooked, or it may be canned in three months, when there will be a supply of fruit jars.

To can the brined cauliflower, remove from the brine and wash in cold running water. Let stand for one hour and then fill into the sterilized jars; fill jars with boiling water; adjust the rubbers and lids and partially seal. Place in a hot-water bath and process for one hour. Remove, seal securely and then cool and store in a cool, dry place.

SALTING CAULIFLOWER

Select the nice heads of cauliflower and remove the outer leaves, and then trim into shape. Now place a layer of salt one inch deep in the bottom of the keg or crock and then place the cauliflower head down and pack well with salt. Do not allow them to touch each other. Have the salt one inch above the cauliflower stalk. Finally cover with a clean cloth and set in a cool place.

SALTED BEANS

Remove the strings from the beans and then place a layer of salt in the crock. Add a layer of beans and then a layer of salt, and repeat until the crock is filled to within two inches of the top. Have the layer on top two inches deep and then add one quart of water to every one-half bushel basket of beans. Cover closely and then store in a cool place. Do not wash the beans.

YORKSHIRE PUDDING

About one-half hour before serving the dinner, pour six tablespoons of fat from the roast beef into a baking pan and grease the pan thoroughly. Set where the pan will heat and then place in a bowl

One and one-quarter cups of milk, One egg, One teaspoon of salt, One-eighth teaspoon of white pepper, One teaspoon of grated onion, Two cups of sifted flour, Two teaspoons of baking powder.

Beat with a Dover egg beater for five minutes and then turn this batter in the well-heated pan and bake in a moderate oven for twenty minutes. When nearly done, baste the pudding with one-half cup of the gravy that is to be served with the beef.

STUFFED PEPPER MANGOES

Place the peppers in a large tub and cover with the following brine:

Eight quarts of water, Three cups of salt.

It is necessary to cover the peppers with a cloth and then place a board and a light weight on top to keep them in the brine for seventy-two hours. Now remove from the brine and place in fresh water for two hours and then remove from the water, and with a sharp knife cut a small circle from the top of the pepper. Set aside to replace as a cover. Now remove the seeds and the white pithy part. Soak in cold water for one hour and then drain and fill with the following mixture.

Filling for twenty-five peppers:

Chop fine sufficient cabbage to measure three pints. Place in a large bowl and add

One pint of finely chopped onions, One cup of finely chopped green peppers, One cup of finely chopped red peppers, One cup of finely chopped celery, Two ounces of mustard seed, One ounce of celery seed, One-half cup of grated horseradish, One-half cup of salt, One-half cup of brown sugar, One quart of vinegar, One teaspoon of cayenne pepper, Two teaspoons of paprika, One teaspoon of mustard.

Mix thoroughly and then fill into the peppers, taking care not to pack too closely. Sew the lid or circle which has been cut out of the top with a darning needle and heavy string. Place closely in a crock. Now place in the preserving kettle

Three quarts of vinegar, Two quarts of water, One cup of salt, Two ounces of celery seed, Three ounces of mustard seed, One-half cup of whole cloves, One-quarter cup of whole allspice, Two sticks of cinnamon, Six blades of mace.

Bring to a boil and pour over the mangoes and let cool. Now add three-quarters cup of salad oil and set in a cool place. Watch to see that the pickle does not evaporate. The mangoes may be packed in all-gla.s.s quart fruit jars and sealed, then processed for twenty minutes in a hot water bath, after which they should be cooled and stored in a dry, cool place.

NECK OF BEEF, POLISH STYLE

Select one pound of meat from the neck and wipe with a damp cloth.

Roll in flour and brown quickly in hot fat. Place in a saucepan and add one-half cup of flour to the fat left in the frying pan. Brown well and add one quart of water. Bring to the boiling point. Pour over the meat and cook very slowly for one and three-quarters hours.

Season, add a pinch of caraway seed and serve with boiled noodles.

FRIED PIES

Place in a mixing bowl

Two cups of flour, One teaspoon of salt, Two teaspoons of baking powder.

Sift and then rub in five tablespoons of flour and work to a smooth dough with one-half cup of ice-cold water. Roll out one-quarter inch thick and spread with the mixture prepared for the pork pie. Brush the edges with water and press them firmly together. Let stand for fifteen minutes and then fry like crullers in hot fat.

YE OLDE-TYME PORK PIE

The English housewife usually uses individual pans or custard cups for this pie. Line either custard cups or individual pie plates with pastry made as follows: Place in a mixing bowl

Two cups of sifted flour, One-half teaspoon of salt, One level tablespoon of baking powder.

Sift to mix and then rub into the flour three-quarters cup of finely chopped suet and mix to a dough with one-half cup of milk or water.

Roll one-quarter inch thick on floured pastry board and then line the dishes and fill them with the following mixture. Place in a bowl

One pound of sausage meat, Two cups of bread crumbs, One-half cup of grated onions, Four tablespoons of finely minced parsley, Eight tablespoons of cream sauce or thick brown gravy.