
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Nice with tomato sauce poured over them.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cut the chops from a tenderloin of mutton, remove a portion of the fat, and trim them into a nice shape; slightly beat and level them
place the gridiron over a bright, clear fire, rub the bars with a little fat, and lay on the chops
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While broiling frequently turn them, and in about eight minutes they will be done
Season with pepper and salt, dish them on a very hot dish, rub a small piece of butter on each chop, and serve very hot and expeditiously
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Broiling mutton chops over high, direct heat creates a flavorful crust through the Maillard reaction while keeping the interior tender. Trimming excess fat prevents flare-ups and bitter smoke flavors while retaining enough fat to baste the meat during cooking. The butter added at the end creates a quick pan sauce as it melts into the hot meat juices, adding richness and helping to mellow mutton's naturally strong flavor.
The chops can be trimmed, shaped, and flattened up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, but remember to bring them to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking.
Store leftover cooked chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes to avoid overcooking. Note that mutton is best enjoyed freshly cooked, as the flavor intensifies when reheated.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The chops can be trimmed, shaped, and flattened up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate, but remember to bring them to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking.
Store leftover cooked chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes to avoid overcooking. Note that mutton is best enjoyed freshly cooked, as the flavor intensifies when reheated.