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Woolworth's Lunchcounter Chop Suey Chow Mein (c1950)

This Woolworth's Lunchcounter Chop Suey Chow Mein (c1950) recipe uses Pork Cut In Cubes, Celery, and Soy Sauce Regular Strength. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb
• 3 cup
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat shortening in cooker.

2. 2

   Dust meat lightly with seasoned flour.

3. 3

   Brown meat in batches in hot, smoky oil.

4. 4

   Add onion, celery, soy, molasses, and liquids from canned vegetables.

5. 5

   Cover.

6. 6

   Set rocker (pot only had one pressure setting).

7. 7

   Heat until you get a steady rocking and cook 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool of its own accord.

9. 9

   Stir in vegetables and heat through.

10. 10

    Serve: chow mein noodles on bottom; 2 scoops of rice; 1 ladleful of chop suey; extra soy sauce. (And they always brought catsup.)