The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 892 — Boiled Calf's Head with Horseradish and Sour Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 892 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil the entire calf's head with root vegetables and spices as described in No. 889.
Serve it with horseradish and sour cream prepared according to No. 424. The original gives no additional preparation steps.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 892. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.