25 Clever 1950s Frugal Cooking Methods Only Poor Families Knew

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In the 1950s, when money was tight and nothing went to waste, poor families relied on smart, frugal cooking methods just to get by.
In this video, we uncover 25 clever 1950s frugal cooking methods only poor families knew, used to stretch ingredients, reuse leftovers, and keep everyone fed on almost nothing.
From saving bacon grease and turning scraps into full meals to watering down soups, baking with powdered milk, and cooking once for days, these frugal cooking methods were born from necessity. They weren’t fancy — but they worked.
These forgotten 1950s cooking methods reveal how creativity, patience, and resourcefulness helped families survive hard times.
Watch to the end — some of these money-saving tricks may still be useful in your kitchen today.
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Using mayonnaise to add moisture to cakes
01:28 Storing bacon grease in tin cans
02:38 Using Evaporated milk as a substitute for heavy cream
03:50 Making salad dressing in old ketchup bottles
04:46 Using ice cube trays to preserve broth
05:41 Storing celery in aluminum foil
06:46 Using gelatin to preserve leftovers
08:02 Saving cereal liners for baking
09:05 Deodorizing the fridge with coffee grounds
10:01 Turning old bread into toasted breadcrumbs
11:03 Reviving wilted lettuce with vinegar
12:06 Adding oatmeal into ground meat
13:11 Making pancakes from leftover mashed potatoes
14:12 Stretching fresh milk with powdered milk
15:07 Desserts from canned fruits
15:57 Rolling dough between wax paper
16:58 Utilizing old cake crumbs
18:01 Using concentrated soup as sauce
19:05 Making quick fridge pickles
20:09 Softening hard biscuits with a damp towel
21:02 Turning leftover oatmeal into muffins
21:50 Using cookie cutters for sandwiches
22:43 Keeping butter wrappers for greasing pans
23:44 Using kitchen towels to proof dough
24:44 Simmering bones for broth
25:43 Wrapping sandwiches in parchment paper
26:55 Using saltine cracker crumbs for breading
27:59 Using multi-purpose kitchen shears
29:03 Utilizing the broiler drawer of the stove

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