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What is the purpose of papillote on lamb bones?

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Is it just for decoration, or does it serve a purpose?

asked Oct 31 '13 at 2:34

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If you mean the little paper frills on the ends of the bones on a Frenched rack of lamb, those are purely decorative.

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answered Oct 31 '13 at 2:49

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...and ridiculously fussy. – Jolenealaska♦ Oct 31 '13 at 2:59

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