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Boar's Head
From The encyclopædia of practical cookery, 1890
Serves 1
Traditionally served during Christmas, the boar's head symbolizes hospitality and festivity.
Presented as published in 1890. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
610Calories
108 gProtein
0 gCarbs
17 gFat
Full nutrition (16 nutrients)
Calories610 kcal
Protein108 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fiber0 g
Total Fat17 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Monounsaturated Fat6.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g
Calcium60 mg
Phosphorus600 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A0 mcg
Thiamin (B1)2 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)20 mg
Water363 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from The encyclopædia of practical cookery (1890) by Theodore Francis Garrett, page 346. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
boar's head in hand bring I, With garlands gay and rosemary ; I pray you all sing merrily, Que estis in convivio. Be glad both more and less, For this hath ordained our steward So cheer you all this Christmas — The boar’s head and mustard
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