The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
November 24th : STEWED RUMP OF BEEF
Having prepared a rich gravy, in which plenty of sweet herbs have been infused, let the bone be taken out ,and your beef larded with fat bacon, put it in the stewpan with carrots, turniips, celery, parsley, pepper and salt.
Stew for as many hours as your been weighs pounds.