10 Unusual Foods People Had to Eat During The Great Depression
Dandelion Greens: Dandelion greens were foraged and used in salads or cooked as a leafy vegetable because they were abundant and free.
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Spam: Canned meat, such as Spam, became popular because it had a longer shelf life and was relatively affordable.
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Raccoon: In rural areas, some people resorted to hunting and eating raccoons for their meat.
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Cornmeal Mush: Cornmeal mush, made from cornmeal and water, was a simple and inexpensive porridge often served as a hot breakfast.
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Bread Slop: Bread slop was a mixture of stale or leftover bread soaked in water or milk, sometimes sweetened with sugar or molasses.
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Potato Pancakes: Potatoes were a staple during the Great Depression, and potato pancakes were a common way to use them in a filling and inexpensive meal.
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Ketchup Soup: Ketchup was used to add flavor to hot water, creating a thin tomato-flavored soup.
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Pig's Feet: Pig's feet were often pickled or cooked as a way to utilize all parts of the pig and reduce waste.