Potted Meat Or Fish

Ingredients

• 1 pound tender cooked meat or fish (2 cups)
• 2 ounces fat cooked meat (¼ cup)
• 2 ounces butter (¼ cup)
• Mace and anchovy essence, if desired
• Pepper and salt

Method

1. 1 Chop the meat or fish very fine, then pass through a purée sieve.
2. 2 Cream the butter and work it into the meat or fish with a wooden spoon.
3. 3 Add seasonings to taste and press the mixture solidly into small jars or cups.
4. 4 Pour melted butter to a depth of one-fourth inch over the top.
5. 5 Set aside in a cool place to set.