Making Dinner in 1796 |Fire Cooking Delicious Meat| ASMR Real Historic Recipes

Meat & potatoes, a pair that has been pleasing us for centuries. Did you know that potatoes are native to the Americas? Be sure to watch till the end to see an image of the original recipe, followed here, as it appeared in The Frugal Housewife (1796 edition). This book was originally published in London, however it was printed in the U.S. where it was a best seller.

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[EarlyAmerican]

Here you will find the recipe for "Beef Collops" translated into modern directions from the original, which you can see at the end of the video 😁thank you for your company today!

To fry Beef Collops, 1796

Beef, 2 pounds of any sort that one can afford
nutmeg, 1 teaspoon
1 lemon
1/2 of an onion
A bundle of fresh parsley, thyme & rosemary
Butter, the size of a walnut + 1 teaspoon for helping the beef to not stick to your pan
Flour, approximately half a cup
Salt & pepper to taste
Water
Pickles, whichever ones you prefer! I used pickled cabbage & onions which worked nicely


Pound your beef with the back of a knife or a rolling pin (the much safer option) till tender. Cut it up into squares that are about 2 inches long. Cut up half of an onion and mix it with the zest of 1 lemon. Set this aside. Now sprinkle your beef with nutmeg and flour. Rub it in well until it is all evenly coated. In a skillet melt, at medium high heat, melt a small dollop of butter just enough where you don't suspect that your beef will stick. Once melted add in your floured beef and onions. Cook for 2 minutes only, stirring frequently. Once 2 minutes have passed pour in enough water to just cover the beef. Add in a ball of butter that you have rolled in flour. Add salt, pepper and a tied up bundle of herbs. Reduce your heat to simmer and cook until the gravy has thickened and your beef has reached your desired texture. This happens quickly so be ready! For me it only took 7 minutes to finish as I prefer my beef to be cooked medium. Once done serve with pickles of any sort. Traditionally beef was served with horseradish and pork with mustard. Enjoy!



A Boiled Potato Recipe, Justine's

Potatoes, skin on or off depending on what you prefer
Butter
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley & thyme, diced
Water, for boiling

Boil your potatoes until they are quite soft, which can take 20 minutes or more. Stick a fork in them to test if they are done. If your fork passes through them easily and they are soft then they are done. Drain them of the water. Combine the potatoes with a dollop of butter, salt & pepper and diced parsley & thyme. It's that easy! In modern homes you may enjoy the addition of granulated garlic powder.

[claraguzman]

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[RachelPenningtonHull]

I have a 1930’s cookbook my grandmother helped put together as part of a cooking club in Chicago back then, and nutmeg is occasionally used to season beef. I tried it. It’s very good. Not too much, just enough to have this mysterious, “this is really good but I don’t know what it is” added to it. It’s nutmeg!

[isawallamaat]

Oh man this looks yummy! The cabin looks so cozy and the falling rain is heavenly 🌼

[pedroarroyo]

The feeling this video gives is indescribable i love how authentic these scenarios are i love that they pop as a piece of history

[CarlainMontana]

Love the sound of the rain dancing on the cabin ❤ Thanks, Justine!

[cassidy]

I love the sound of the rain. It's so relaxing and cozy. And Mish Mish curled up sleeping just perfects the picture.😊❤

[chrismcelligott]

As always this dinner looks great! The rain hitting the roof had a nice calming effect. Thank you for putting a smile on my face today!

[Remybrook]

I've watched this at least a dozen times, and it never gets old, very cozy.

[seasonsofphilly]

Simple, yet delicious. Just goes to show that a good meal does not have to be complicated.

[madampengpeng]

As we get old we enjoy this kind of videos . So relaxing

[foxawaycottage]

I would have never thought to add grated lemon zest to onions for a recipe like this. It looks delicious!

[mrs.alimouse]

I find your videos so relaxing. I'm a huge history nerd and love cooking shows! 😊

[sadie]

Love these videos! The cozy log home, the dress, the food, the joyful music at the end. I also appreciate your sharing the original recipe!
Do you (or have you) considered selling a cookbook with photos from these videos? That would be an awesome cookbook to own!

[susanapplegate]

Im really happy to see you taking great care to keep your skirts clear of the fire. Fireplace cooking can be a disaster, as you know. You display a lot of care and hard work in your presentations and they are quite a delight!

[AKinAZ]

I'm going to miss that little cabin once your house is built! For now I'll savor all the time left watching you cook up delicious meals in your cozy kitchen.

[thetriumphofthethrill]

I like the silent, no speaking style of the video, it has a nice calming effect and seems to be more effective in teaching the viewer on how to cook the dish. Well- done video.

[brycat]

I love the sound of the rain and the cozy kitchen sounds and the lit candles and fireplace

[ramsoncole]

God...I can imagine me sitting next to the fire, since it's raining, maybe whittling some new kitchen utensils, or strumming some tunes on the guitar, as I watch this beautiful woman cooking me a meal. Just seems so, peaceful. Thank you for this post. It's good ammo for a bad day :)

[georgemacewan]

Justine, your smile said it all!! What a wonderful way to spend a rainy afternoon!! So warm and cozy!! Thank you for sharing this.