"Makeshift Cooking, German Army, WW2" Topic

" Having recovered from a recent bout of influenza, and after a long period of acquiring and translating much research material, I'm finally ready to begin writing about German military cooking of World Wars 1 and 2. In this post we'll take a look at Wehrmacht makeshift cooking, and how to make goulash without the Gulaschkanone ("goulash cannon", German slang for a rolling field kitchen). I'll be posting more German Amy recipes in the near future.
German Army publications recommended the pooling of resources and cooking fuel, as opposed to cooking individually. Mess kit cooking was recommended for groups of about 5 men. With makeshift cooking appliances, groups of 10 to 20 men could be accommodated.
When using the mess kit, cover while cooking to protect against contamination by dust or soot from the cooking fire. If using the mess kit lid as a cover during cooking, do not place the lid tightly on the body of the mess kit as it can make removal difficult from a hot mess kit. If using the lid for other cooking (such as frying), cover the mess kit body with a temporary cover of wood or metal.
Depending on the recipe, the volume of the mess kit is sufficient to prepare a dish for one or two men. For example, the meat or stew component of the meal for two men could be prepared in one mess kit, and the starch food (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.) cooked in another…"

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