A sheep ought to be kept four years before killing; and home-fed mutton often attains this age, but butcher's mutton is rarely as old or as good as this. The darker the mutton is the better, it is a sign of a mature animal. The fat should be abundant.

Constituent parts in 1 lb.:

Parts To Roast

Saddle. Haunch. Leg. Chump end of loin. Best end of loin. Best end of neck. Shoulder. Breast.

Chine. Head. Heart.

Salted. Leg for ham.

Boiled

Leg.

Neck, scrag end, and middle.

Fried and Broiled.

Chops and cutlets from loin and neck. Cutlet from leg.

Stewed. Scrag of neck with rice.