Alheiras De Mirandela

Directions

1. 1

   3 lb Lean beef* 1 1/2 lb Calf meat 1/2 lb Chicken 1/2 lb Turkey 1/2 lb Rabbit 1 1/2 lb Day old wheat bread 1/4 lb Ham (optional) 4 Garlic cl

2. 2

   Probably a modern addition, or replacement for suet

3. 3

   You may change the proportions of chicken/turkey/rabbit - it may be all chicken, etc. provided the total amount remains the same

4. 4

   You can use partridge, quail, duck, and so on.

5. 5

   Boil the meats together long enough to make the bones separate from the meat by themselves

6. 6

   Reserve the resulting broth and set meats aside

7. 7

   In a large bowl place the thinly sliced bread and add the reserved broth

8. 8

   Cover with a towel and, as soon as the bread is soft enough, mash it with an wooden spoon