Asparagus Sauce, to Serve with Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• asparagus (or sprew)
• 1/2 pint gravy
• salt
• white pepper
• 1 lump white sugar

Instructions

1. Cut the asparagus into half-inch lengths and wash them. Prepare or warm half a pint of gravy made from beef, veal, or mutton, thickened and seasoned with salt, white pepper, and a lump of white sugar. Throw the prepared asparagus into the seasoned gravy. The lamb chops should be delicately fried. Serve the sauce in the centre of the dish.