?There is no one definitive potted meat recipe. Potted meat is typically made by cooking meat in a sauce or gravy, then mashing it or pureeing it into a smooth paste. It can be served cold or hot, and is often spread on bread or crackers.
Rinse the meat and put it in a large casserole with the peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley stalks, blade of mace and cinnamon stick. Pour in 1/2 pint cold water. Cover the casserole and cook the meat in a moderate oven (325 degrees) for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove the herbs and spices, drain off and keep the stock. Pull the meat from the bones and blend with enough of the reserved stock to moisten it to a paste. Or mince the meat twice, then add the stock. Melt 1 ounce butter in a small pan, add to the lamb with plenty of ground mace and salt and pepper to season. Pack into small dishes and chill until firm. Melt the remaining butter and pour a little over the top of each dish. Allow to set and serve with toast, 1 ounce slice per person.