The Surprising Favorite Food of American Presidents | Food History

Описание: Ever wondered what the surprising favorite food of the White House kitchen has been from history? It turns out that, before fast food became popular with American Presidents, the most popular food with American Presidents has been squirrel!

So, this week I'm delving into the surprising world of food history to cook an authentic squirrel stew recipe from 1924, and to learn more about the two Presidents who named the dish as their favourite.

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00:00 – Intro
00:51 – Squirrel Stew
02:27 – President James Garfield
03:48 – Suet Dumplings
04:33 – President William Henry Harrison
06:02 – Tasting

Recipe:
From The Sportsman's Cookery Book (1926) by Hugh Pollard

Quarter four squirrels and put them into a casserole with onions, carrot, juniper berries, garlic, and a glass of vinegar or a bottle of wine. Add water enough to cover, and let them stand thus for forty-eight hours. Cover the casserole and simmer for two hours, add suet dumplings, and cook for half an hour, squeeze in half an orange, and serve without telling your guests what they are eating.


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