4 slices salt pork 1 (12 oz) can whole kernel corn
6 eggs, slightly beaten 1 C. milk
Dash of pepper
Dice salt pork and fry until brown; pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add mixture of egg, corn, milk, and pepper to pork fryings. Add salt if needed. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until set. Makes 6 servings.
4 small slices salt pork, diced 1 C. steamed rice 1 large onion, chopped 1 can tomato paste or 4 C. cooked diced veal 1 can tomato soup Salt and pepper 2 hard-cooked eggs 1 C. water 2 TBL butter or margarineFry salt pork and onion about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Add veal, seasonings as needed, and water; heat through. Pour into well-greased baking dish; cover with mixture of rice and tomato paste; slice eggs on top. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover, and bake in moderate oven (350 F.) 30 minutes, adding a little water from time to time if necessary. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
6 thick rib pork chops Salt and pepper Bread stuffing 1 C. fine bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 C. fat 2 TBL water 1/2 C. hot waterHave chops cut about 2 inches thick, with pocket for dressing in each. Fill with a savory stuffing and fasten with sall skewers. Dip chops in egg mixed with water; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and dredge with crumbs. Brown both sides in fat; add hot water. Cover, and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for 1 hour or until tender. Makes 6 servings.
4 lbs spareribs 3/4 C. water 2 medium-sized onions, sliced 2 TBL vinegar 2 tsp salt 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne 3/4 C. catsup 1 tsp chili powderArrange spareribs in large baking dish or roaster. Add onions, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients, and pour over spareribs. Cover, and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) about 1 1/2 hours, basting frequently. Remove cover, and bake 20 minutes longer. Makes 6 servings.
1 slice ham, 1/2 inch thick 1 TBL prepared mustard
4 TBL maple syrup or honey
Place slice of ham in shallow baking pan; broil 15 minutes or until brown. Remove pan; turn ham, and spread uncooked side with mixture of mustard and maple syrup or honey. Replace under low broiler heat for about 10 minutes, watching closely so that it does not burn. Makes about 4 servings.
1 1/2 lbs. beef, ground 1/2 C. cracker crumbs 1/2 lbs. pork, ground 1 egg, beaten 1 large onion, chopped fine 1/2 C. milk 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp thyme 1/8 tsp pepper 1 can condensed tomato soup 1/4 green pepper, chopped fine ParsleyMix all ingredients except thyme and soup together well; place in a greased loaf pan, or mold and place in greased pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) about 1/2 hour. Remove from oven; sprinkle thyme over loaf, and pour can of condensed tomato soup over it. Bake 1/2 hour longer, (basting occasionally with drippings). Garnish with parsley. Makes 6 servings.
2 kidneys 1 can tomato paste OR 6 slices bacon,diced 1 can tomato soup 1 onion, chopped fine 1/2 C. boiling water 1/4 C. butter or margarine Salt and pepperSplit kidneys; remove fat, skin, and hard membrane. Soak in cold salt water 30 minutes. Drain; cut into small pieces, and brown lightly with bacon and onion. Add other ingredients; cover, simmer 15 minutes, until kidneys are tender. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
1 slice ham, 1 inch thick 1/4 C. water
6 cloves 1/2 C. honey
Nutmeg 1 C. sliced, cooked parsnips
1 C. sliced, cooked sweet potatoes
Dot ham with cloves; sprinkle with nutmeg, and place in greased baking pan. Pour water and honey over ham; cover and bake in moderately slow oven (325 degrees F.) for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from oven and cover with alternate layers of parsnips and sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until vegetables are browned. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
These meat recipes were taken from the Gone With the Wind Cook Book, Famous "Southern Cooking" Recipes, Facsimile Edition, Abbeville Press, Inc.