a Piquant Sauce (Recipe 1).

By tjohnson , 14 June, 2026

a Piquant Sauce (Recipe 1).

Tradition: Domestic Economy | Preparation Type: Still-room Process | Risk Level: LOW

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: a Piquant Sauce (Recipe 1). Ingredients: Original Measurements: Boil half an ounce of cayenne, half an ounce of cochineal, half an ounce of mixed garlic, and half a dozen cloves in a quart of vinegar for twenty min

Measurement Normalization Table

Original Term Modern Approximation Confidence Notes
ounce ~28g approximate Final batch.
pint ~473 mL exact Final batch.
quart ~946 mL exact Final batch.

Assembly Process

Boil half an ounce of cayenne, half an ounce of cochineal, half an ounce of mixed garlic, and half a dozen cloves in a quart of vinegar for twenty minutes. Strain, and, when the liquor is cool, add two ounces of essence of anchovies, half a pint of an equal mixture of walnut and mushroom catsup, and half a pint of good port. Thoroughly mix and bottle.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Pantry.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern grocery.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Farm still-room.

Historical Source Citation

Source: The Still-Room by Mrs. Charles Roundell (1903) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page

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