What Early Pioneers Ate To Survive The Old West

The video explores the resourcefulness of pioneers in the Old West, focusing on their unique culinary practices. It covers various foods they consumed, such as calf's foot jelly, coffee substitutes, unusual meats like skunk, and creative desserts. The pioneers' ingenuity extended to making SOB stew, bread from acorns, and dishes like head cheese and Rocky Mountain oysters. The video also highlights the use of beef tea, jackrabbit, and squirrel as food sources, showcasing the pioneers' adaptability in using available resources.

What was used as a substitute for gelatin in the Old West?

• Calf's foot jelly

• Agar-agar

• Gelatin powder

• Cornstarch

Which root vegetable was used as a coffee substitute by pioneers?

• Sweet potatoes

• Turnips

• Carrots

• Beets

What unusual meat did pioneers sometimes eat, which is not commonly found on menus today?

• Possum

• Squirrel

• Raccoon

• Skunk

What plant was used as a substitute for lemons in pioneer lemon pie?

• Mint

• Sheep sorrel

• Clover

• Dandelion

What was the main ingredient in SOB stew?

• Young steer parts

• Pork

• Chicken

• Fish

What was used as a flour substitute by pioneers?

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Acorns

• Rice

What is another name for Rocky Mountain oysters?

• Desert pearls

• Prairie oysters

• Buffalo wings

• Mountain clams

What was beef tea used for by pioneers?

• A dessert topping

• A cleaning agent

• A nutritional supplement

• A refreshing drink

What was a common method for cooking bread on the trail?

• Baking in an oven

• Frying in a pan

• Grilling

• Steaming

What was frizzled beef made with?

• Ground beef

• Fresh beef

• Dried meat

• Canned beef