Kathy Pinna
War Effort | Rationing
As part of the World War II rationing effort, the U.S. government had a "Share the Meat" program with slogans such as "Food is a weapon, don't waste it!" and "Rationing means a fair share for all of us."
They also published recipes that used every part of the cow (or pig or chicken). This one was "Braised stuffed heart": Brown the hearts on all sides in fat, then place in a covered baking dish or casserole. Add a half of cup of water, cover closely and cook until tender in a very moderate oven (about 300 degrees Fahrenheit). Calf hearts require about one and a half hours, beef hearts will require much longer--four to five hours to cook till tender" Where's the stuffing??
Photo and recipe courtesy of the Library of Congress, Rosener, Ann, photographer, United States Office of War Information recipe
They also published recipes that used every part of the cow (or pig or chicken). This one was "Braised stuffed heart": Brown the hearts on all sides in fat, then place in a covered baking dish or casserole. Add a half of cup of water, cover closely and cook until tender in a very moderate oven (about 300 degrees Fahrenheit). Calf hearts require about one and a half hours, beef hearts will require much longer--four to five hours to cook till tender" Where's the stuffing??
Photo and recipe courtesy of the Library of Congress, Rosener, Ann, photographer, United States Office of War Information recipe
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in Washington DC, District Of Columbia USA
