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From a manuscript in the British Library known as Harleian 479, dating from around 1420; recipe adapted from a version developed by David Friedman and Elizabeth Cook.
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In saucepan, simmer meat in water 20 minutes. Drain. Line 8" square baking dish with pastry. In bowl, combine meat, dates and currants. Place meat mixture into pastry-lined dish.
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In bowl, combine salt, saffron, ginger, pepper, mace, cloves, wine, vinegar and 9 egg yolks, reserving 1 yolk, and pour over. Cover with top crust, crimp well, make triangular cuts in center and fold tips back.
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Beat reserved yolk (save whites for another use) and brush on crust. Bake at 375'F. until crust is browned and meat is heated through, 25-30 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.
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