This section is from the book "The Professed Cook: Or, The Modern Art Of Cookery, Pastry, And Confectionary", by B. Clermont. Also available from Amazon: The professed cook.
Bone three or four large tame Pigeons, all to the Wings and Legs; stuff them with a Salpicon made of Sweet-breads, fat Livers, chopped Mushrooms, Parsley, Shallots, Pepper and Salt; few them up as if whole, and braze them with slices of Lard and Veal, a Faggot, a glass of white Wine, and as much Broth: When done, sift and skim the Sauce, add two spoonfuls of Cullis, and boil a moment; then add a small handful of scalded Pistachio-nuts, and serve upon the Pigeons.
See Turkey; this is done the same, allowing for the difference of time in brazing, etc.
Pigeons a la Sainte Meneboult, This has been repeated so often, that I shall forbear giving any further direction about it, except am material reason should require it; as common sense will guide, for the different sorts of meat.
They are larded and brazed like Fricandeaux and Chickens, as before directed; finish the same way, and serve with such stewed Greens as the season affords, or as fancy directs.
Peel as many whole Truffles as you have Pigeons, and put them into a Stew-pan with a glass of white Wine, a slice of Ham, Broth, a Faggot, and two Cloves, and simmer them some time: Truss four or five small Pigeons, the Legs inwards; take a little Broth and Flour, with a few slices of Lard and Lemon, Pepper and Salt; make this boil, and stir it continually, then boil the Pigeons slowly therein: The Truffles being done, take out the Faggot and Ham, put the Pigeons to them, and simmer them some time together; Make a little Forced-meat with Livers of Poultry, chopped Mushrooms, Truffles, Parsley, and Shallots, mixed with a little scraped Lard, two Yolks of Eggs, Pepper and Salt; put this into the bottom of the Dish, and place it on ashes fire to make it catch at bottom; drain the Fat off, and serve the Pigeon upon it, intermixed with the Truffles.
Braze four Pigeons with slices of Lard and Broth, a faggot of sweet Herbs, a little Salt and Pepper; cut four slices of Ham, which soak some time in Water to make them fresh, then soak them in a Stew-pan on the fire until they are done; take them out, and put a little Cullis into the same Pan, with a little Vinegar, to gather what remains at the bottom, and boil it a moment; put the four slices of Ham upon pieces of fried Bread of the same bigness, and the Pigeons intermixed, and pour the Sauce over all; or with only the Ham slices upon the Pigeons, with the Sauce poured over them.
Make a Farce with the Livers, Mushrooms, Parsley, Shallots, scraped Lard, two Yolks of Eggs, Pepper and Salt; stuff the Pigeons with it, and roast them with a slice of Lard wrapped in Paper, or without; and serve them with what Ragout you think proper, or is most convenient. - You may also braze them, and serve with what Sauce or Ragout you please.
 
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