Rooks, Rabbits, Squirrels, Pigeons

[Mr D]

As a staunch traditionalist I weep and mourn the loss of many features of Britisharian life which I remember from my childhood. One of these is the Potted Meat Shop. What ever happened to them?

Does anyone have a list of recipes for making Potted Meats in an authentic style from the airgunner's quarry of Rooks, Rabbits, Squirrels and Pigeons? And does anyone make those lovely little Ceramic Pots to be sealed with a coat of lard?

I hope one day to sell a few pots of my own Potted Meat, under the brand 'Fruit of the Airsporter'. The meat will all have been harvested with my trusty BSA firing No.2 bore Pylarm pellets.

[rusham]

Dear sir,

Further to your question regarding the whereabouts of Potted Meat from yester year, I too find it increasingly frustrating that such provender is lacking from our daily diet and the shelves of our local greengrocers. Therefore, the following should enable you to recreate the taste of bygone days.

900g (2lb) Rabbit (or other game taken by an Airsporter )
Pinch Cayenne
Pinch Ground All-Spice
Salt and Pepper

Place the meat into a large saucepan with seasonings, cover it with cold water.
Bring to the boil.
Allow to simmer on a very low heat for six hours, skimming as necessary.
Remove the meat, reserving the cooking liquid.
Strain the liquid, allow to cool, again skimming off any fat.
Remove the meat from the bone and mince and return it to the stock.
Adjust the seasoning and simmer for around 15 minutes.
Divide the mixture into small moulds or dishes.
Place in the refrigerator to set.
Turn out when cold and completely set.
Unmould to serve.

May I wish you and the good lady Elspeth, well in your new venture and also take this moment to remind you to have your cholestorol checked on a monthly basis by your General Practioner, should you be too fond of you own produce.

Kind Regards

Confused of the Dales

[cr*pshot]

Does anyone have a list of recipes for making Potted Meats in an authentic style from the airgunner's quarry of Rooks, Rabbits, Squirrels and Pigeons?

What, no Rats, Crows or Magpies?

[Rapidnick]

What, no Rats, Crows or Magpies?

Pate de Foie de Rat!! Yum yum.

[wgmorgan]

Spam alert.

Plus a recipe for you here.

[Mr D]

Dear Confused, thank you awfully for your Succinct and Lucid recipe. Elspeth and I shall spend the weekend Skimming and Mincing, pleasures which we have perhaps forgone for too long.

Yours in Appreciation, Mr D.