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Martin’s Specialty, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Martin’s Specialty

The original 1910 method for Martin’s Specialty, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

DinnerStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves2
Total30 min
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Source ingredient cues

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  • ½ tablespoon onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken or veal
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • Stock
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lettuce

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Cook onion in butter three minutes. Add meat and bread crumbs, moisten with stock, and add egg yolk and seasonings. Wrap in lettuce leaves, allowing two tablespoons mixture to each portion. Tie in cheese-cloth and steam. Remove to serving dish and pour around Tomato Sauce.

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