Bleeh Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Reading though some old shooting books, and came across this method of aging rabbits. 'The French Cook' by Louis Eustache Ude. Chap.XIII. Rabbits. 467. 'You must be particular in using for table only young rabbits; whether they are so may be ascertained by breaking the jaw between the thumb and finger; if they are old, they resist the pressure: also by feelings in the joint of the paw for a little nut; if it is gone the rabbit is old and not fit for fine cookery; in such cases use them to make rabbit pudding or pies. We all learn new things each day, even if this one was written 150 years ago! Edited October 26, 2011 by Bleeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins. Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 'You must be particular in using for table only young rabbits; whether they are so may be ascertained by breaking the jaw between the thumb and finger; if they are old, they resist the pressure: also by feelings in the joint of the paw for a little nut; if it is gone the rabbit is old and not fit for fine cookery; in such cases use them to make rabbit pudding or pies. The first statement about jaw breaking almost sounds like the rabbit is still alive when it is tried. doesn`t it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I think it means the bone of the jaw resists the pressure, as opposed to the rabbit still being alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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