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Hash Recipes to Use Leftover Meat

Hash Recipes to Use Leftover Meat

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“Hash is a peculiarly American institution. In no other country is every remnant of cold meat turned into that one unvarying dish. When English people speak of hash, they mean something quite different—meat warmed in slices. Our hash, made with nice gravy, garnished with sippets of toast and pickles, surrounded with mashed potatoes or rice—is dignified abroad by the name of mince, and makes its appearance as an elegant little entrée.” (from an 1800s cookbook) INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS…

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The Proper Way to Boil Chicken / Poultry

The Proper Way to Boil Chicken / Poultry

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“The method of preparing poultry by boiling is not strongly advocated. There is seldom a time when better results cannot be obtained by cooking meat at a lower temperature than at the boiling point. The method of boiling depends on if you want to make a broth or soup stock, or if you want to eat the meat.” INFORMATION FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS VINEGAR OR LEMON All kinds of poultry can be cooked quicker by adding a little vinegar or a…

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How to Make Mush and Porridge

How to Make Mush and Porridge

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Mush and porridge were cheap, nourishing meals in the 1800s, but the grains had to be cooked many hours. There were no instant hot cereal mixes like there are today. Mush and porridge were often cooked the night before in order to be ready for breakfast. INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS MUSH AND PORRIDGE Mush is meal or grain cooked in water to the consistency of rather thin pudding. The most important point connected with the preparation of these is…

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