Poor Man's Meal

There was a nice old lady Clara who used to have a YouTube channel where she cooked Depression Era meals. Clara has since passed, but her videos live on. 

The period between 1929-1939 was known as The Great Depression. It is also called The Dirty Thirties because of all the dust storms that plagued the country in those years. Many people found themselves out of work and struggling to feed their families during this period. It is characterized by being cheap, easy to make, and filling. This type of cooking was made popular because it helped people who were struggling financially to still have something to eat.

Poor Man’s Meals are an excellent way to save time, money, and eat a healthy dinner. They are also one of the best things to make for dinner if you’re on a tight budget or if you just don’t feel like cooking. The poor man’s meal is a term that was coined in the 1930s to describe a meal that is both cheap and easy to prepare. It typically consists of some type of meat, potatoes and vegetables. Poor man’s meals are a great way to save time and money. They are also a great way to eat healthier because they are usually made with fresh ingredients.

POOR MAN'S MEAL

2  hot dogs cut into 1" pieces
3 potatoes cubed into 1" cubes
3 yellow onion sliced into 1" pieces
4 – 6 tbsps Caribbean Spice mix or any spice mix you like to put on roasted potatoes
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut optional
1/4 cup olive oil

1. heat oil in a large pan on medium high, then cook the hot dogs til their colour darkens and they begin to firm up- about 5 minutes, then remove from the pan with a slotted spoon
2. While the hot dogs cook add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and toss with the oil, then add the spice mix and toss more to fully coat all the potatoes
3. Once the hot dogs are out of the pan add the potatoes and cook on medium with the lid on for 20-30 minutes until almost fork tender, stirring occasionally
4. Add the hotdogs, onions, garlic and optional sauerkraut back to the pan, stir around to full combine, cover and cook another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally