Spotted Pinkness Recipes

MEDIEVAL ROAST BEAST FIT FOR ANY FEAST

Steps:

• Wash and trim loin of excess fat, leaving just a thin layer on the one side.
• Make 1/2 inch long and deep slits all over loin.
• Rub loin down with garlic, salt and pepper.
• Arrange loin in roasting pan, can cut in two pieces in needed, fat side down.
• Put about a half of an inch to three quarters of an inch of water in bottom of pan.
• Cover pan with foil.
• Slide into a 350 degree oven for APPROX FOUR hours.
• Keep an eye on water level and don't let it run dry.
• Loin should be done between Three and Four Hours depending on size of Loin.
• Juices running clear and a spot check for pinkness should let you know if its ready or not.
• During the last twenty mins you should uncover loin, flip fat side up and let loin cook rest of the way uncovered.
• For Crisper Fat Trimmings slide under broiler for a minute or two.
• You can really let this loin cook by its self for at least the first two hours then checking every so often for water level.
• Serve with your favorite side dishes or as we did at our"feast" along side hunks of bread, hard cheese, and fresh apples and pears.
• Wash it down with Mulled Wine or Cider and you've got yourself a Medieval Feast!

SPOTTED DOG IRISH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
• Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
• Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl.
• Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until moistened; batter will be very thick.
• Fold in raisins until thoroughly combined.
• Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.