To Scald a Sucking-Pig

Instructions

1. Put the pig into cold water directly it is killed;
2. let it remain for a few minutes, then immerse it in a large pan of boiling water for 2 minutes.
3. Take it out, lay it on a table, and pull off the hair as quickly as possible.
4. When the skin looks clean, make a slit down the belly, take out the entrails, well clean the nostrils and ears, wash the pig in cold water, and wipe it thoroughly dry.
5. Take off the feet at the first joint, and loosen and leave sufficient skin to turn neatly over.
6. If not to be dressed immediately, fold it in a wet cloth to keep it from the air.