[Sca-cooks] the Smithsonian's take on the history ofthe hamburger

[Terry Decker]

Had to check some of this.  "Faggot" is a British term for a meatball 
usually made of pork.  Caroenum is a sauce that is a reduction of grape must 
(which in this context can be either the fresh pressed grape juice (wort) or 
wine), the proportions of which can be found in Pliny, Columella and 
Palladius.  Palladius gives the clearest definitions.  "Sapa" is a reduction 
by one third, "de frumentum" is a reduction by one half, and "careonum" is a 
reduction by two thirds and is flavored with figs or quince.

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"2.1.7 Forcemeat faggots: you pound chopped meat with fresh white 
breadcrumbs soaked in wine, with pepper and liquamen; if you wish, you pound 
crushed myrtle berries with them. (5) You  shape the faggots with pine nuts 
and pepper placed inside. Wrap them in caul fat and roast (6) them with 
caroenum.  Pp. 149.

Footnote 5: indicates the berries are opened up.
Footnote 6: indicates grilling
Caroenum is a sauce, perhaps made of wine or must.

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Johnnae