chuck wagon son of a gun in a sack
Chuck Wagon Son of a Gun in a Sack Yield: 1 serving NOTES: When the cooksie wanted to return a favor to a cowhand who had brought in some dry firewood (or cow chips) off the range,...
Ingredients
- 2cupall-purpose flour
- 1cupdried fruit such as raisins
- 1tablespoonbaking soda
- 1cupbread crumbs
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1teaspoonground cinnamon
- 1/2teaspoonground cloves
- 1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
Directions
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Chuck Wagon Son of a Gun in a Sack Yield: 1 serving NOTES: When the cooksie wanted to return a favor to a cowhand who had brought in some dr
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He would add raisins or dried apples if available
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Some sources say it got its name because it was so difficult to make and others because it was so good
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2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup dried fruit such as raisins 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cin
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Add suet and mix well
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Stir in milk and molasses until well mixed
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Pour mixture into a cloth sack and tie with a string
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Place in a large pot of boiling water, cover and boil gently for 2 hours