This Depression-Era Sandwich Was Once Known As An Emergency Meal

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This Depression-Era Sandwich Was Once Known As An Emergency Meal

Picture opening your cupboard in the 1930s and seeing ... not much. Meat was hard to come by, vegetables weren't always within reach, and every bit of food counted. While bread would have also been hard to secure for those facing extreme poverty, it still remained a staple during this period. From necessity and lack of consistent ingredients, the "emergency sandwich" was born, much like the Depression-era peanut butter sandwich found in school lunches .

On the YouTube channel Sandwiches of History , the host Barry demonstrates this recipe pulled from the cookbook "The Calendar of Sandwiches and Beverages of 1920." While it might not be the most appealing sandwich today, it was straightforward and frugal, featuri