An iron pot with a lid and handles which stands on three short legs, aided by being suspended by a chain over a turf fire, or by placing turfs on the lid.
Safflower. A thistle-like plant which is a major producer of a high polyunsaturated, flavourless, colourless oil which is good for deep frying and in salad dressings. The flowers are reddish-orange and the styles are sometimes sold as saffron.
A cut of beef consisting of the odd-shaped bits trimmed from other steaks cut from the carcass.
Basting is to moisten a dish lightly by spooning the melted fat or juices over it periodically during cooking. This adds both moisture and flavour.
