This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Mince five or six shallots and some parsley; place them in an enameled saucepan with a little broth or water, a teaspoonful of vinegar, and some pepper and salt. Let it boil until the shallots are cooked.
This sauce can be used with cold meat, whether roast or boiled.
 
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