The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
December 8th : WOODCOCKS AND SNIPES
These birds should be roasted by the aid of a jack, or bird -spit, the thighs closely secured to the body by an iron skewer, let them be well basted, and have a bright fire; place toast under them to receive the trails; twenty minutes roasting is sufficient for woodcocks, a quarter of an hour for snipes. Serve with lemon juice and Cayenne.