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Jean B.[_1_] Jean B.[_1_] is offline
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sf wrote:
> I still haven't given up on mushroom catsup... does this recipe sound
> like it would be similar to what you buy over there?
>
> The Blue Grass Cook Book
> Compiled by Minnie C. Fox (1904)
> http://www.foodreference.com/html/ca...ush-12807.html
>
> MUSHROOM CATSUP
>
>
> Gather fresh mushrooms and put alternate layers of salt and mushrooms
> in a jar and let them stand 24 hours. Stir them up and let them stand
> 2 days. Strain and put on the stove and let it boil.
>
> To 1 quart of liquor add:
>
> 1 ounce allspice,
>
> 1 ounce ginger,
>
> 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper,
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> 1 teaspoon mace,
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> 1 teaspoon cloves.
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>
> Boil till thick.
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> While catsup is hot, bottle and seal. Nice for soups.
>
>

I actually have some mushroom catsup at the other house, I'll try
to remember to check the details.

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Jean B.