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Cache Valley Hearth: Pioneer Recipes from Utah's Fertile Land
Let's Cook like the Pioneers of Old Cactus Valley Utah....Good morning, Amy! What a wonderful addition this would make to your manuscript collection. Pioneer and settler cooking is one of the most honest, resourceful culinary traditions…
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…2. Mix flour, egg, water, salt, and sugar into a smooth batter. 3. Heat lard in a cast iron skillet to about 375°F (190°C) — a drop of batter should sizzle immediately. 4. Holding each flower cluster by its stem, dip into the batter, letting excess drip off. 5. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. 6. Drain on cloth. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey. 7. Eat immediately while hot and crisp. Preservation & Curing Salt-Cured Pork Belly (Homemade Bacon) Settlers who kept pigs cured their own bacon using nothing but salt, time, and a cool root cellar or smokehouse. Ingredients: