The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
January 23rd : ROAST HARE
In the West of England, and I know no part of the world where good living is better understood, a hare, after being properly stuffed, is basted for the first seven minutes with strong salt and water, a fresh dripping pan is then put under it, and milk is used, in which About half a pound of butter has been dissolved.
The animal is dredged with flour occasionally, and it is calculated by cooks who pursue this plan, that when the eyes start from the sockets, the hare is fit to be sent to table.