ROAST VEAL

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Slice 2-3 buds garlic into quarters. Make 1 inch deep incision on all sides of a 3 lb. veal rump or arm roast and force pieces of garlic into each incision.

Into roaster or baking dish pour 2 cups boiling water, add 1 Tablespoon salt, place roast into water, and let stand 25 minutes. Then add 1 Tablespoon lard, place 2-3 strips uncooked bacon on top of meat. Roast uncovered in pre-heated 400° oven 30 minutes, basting with pan liquid twice. Top meat with 2 Tablespoons butter, cover, reduce heat to 325° and bake about 1 hour longer, or until tender, basting occasionally. Salt & pepper.

Let roast set at room temperature about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, using pan drippings to flavor them instead of gravy, creamed or floured peas & carrots, and a lettuce salad. 

You can also refrigerate the un-sliced roast overnight, slice when cold, and reheat in pan drippings when ready to serve.