FOREWORD.
War Department canned meats - corned
beef, corned beef hash, roast beef, and bacon-are being offered to the American
public by the Quartermaster Department at prices considerably below existing
market quotations. These meats are not being retailed by the Government. For
more than a year 77 Army quartermaster retail stores and branches sold them in
small quantities across the counter. Recently, however, when the Army reorganization
was accomplished and the needs of the few military forces definitely ascertained,
several million dollars' worth were declared surplus, made available for sale,
and offered to the public. Because of
the large amount and the desire of the Secretary of War to throw all the force
of the War Department into the campaign to reduce the cost of living, the meats
were offered to the wholesale and retail trades at prices which will permit
them to be resold at figures much below those obtaining elsewhere and still
realize a reasonable profit.
There is no question as .to the
high quality of War Department meats. Packed by the leading packing houses of North and South
America, from the choicest cuts, they were prepared under special supervision,
not only from the packers, but from the United States Government. The American
Army, at home and abroad, found these meats in their daily rations. A healthier
or brawnier set of men than those returning from overseas never has been seen,
they thrived on War Department canned meats, often going for weeks with nothing
to eat except these products. They tasted good in France. That same flavor,
that same high nutritive value and quality is found in them to-day.
RECIPES
ALL TESTED.
On the following pages will be
found an even dozen of recipes selected from among a score of excellent ones
which show the possibilities of these products. These meats should form a part
of the menu in every home. They are much cheaper than other canned meats,
although both were packed by the same packing house. They are nutritive and
they are appetizing.
The War Department already has
sold millions of dollars’ worth of these meats. Thousands of persons who have until
now known canned meats only as a name recognize them as valuable additions to
their daily rations.
If the dealers of the United
States have not taken advantage of the War Department offerings, it is their
own fault. The consuming public is urged to ask its dealers to lay in a supply
of these meats as long as they last. If the dealer hasn't them, he can get
them. Six Army supply bases, located in reasonable hauls of every section of the
country, will accept orders for as little as $250 worth of meats. The War
Department gives its guarantee to stand behind every can that is sold.
If the American public is
desirous of reducing its cost of living it will avail itself of the opportunity
offered by the Government. If the dealers in any locality have failed to place
orders it is to the advantage of their patrons to insist that they do so.
War Department canned meats are
tasty; they are nutritious; they are cheap. Serve them in your home; askfor them in cafes, restaurants,
hotels, on dining cars, steamships, and wherever food is served. And ask for
them by name: "WAR DEPARTMENT CANNED MEATS."
Here is the first recipe in the
book:
CANNED
BEEF CROQUETS WITH TOMATO SAUCE.
2 cups canned roast beef.
2 cups cold boiled rice.
1 cup cream sauce.
1 teaspoon salt.
Pepper to taste.
I teaspoon grated nutmeg.
1 tablespoon finely chopped
parsley.
Breadcrumbs and one egg.
Put meat and rice through food
chopper; add sauce and other ingredients; mix well; spread on plate; put in
cold place. When cold and firm, take a tablespoon into floured hands and mold
into cones or oblong shapes. After all are molded dip in well-beaten egg, which
has been mixed with one tablespoon of milk; then in fine bread crumbs. Fry in
very hot fat or cooking oil.
This recipe is sufficient for a
family of four.
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