Cooking Dinner 200 Years Ago |1824 Fried Chicken| Historical Recipes

Fried chicken, roast apples, asparagus, white gravy & an American dish called, "mush". Comfort foods that have been comforting for 100s of years. See how food has changed while we show you how meals were prepared by those who came before us.
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[@EarlyAmerican]

We're backkkkk ! Our honeymoon to Virginia was AMAZING and so was the food. We had asparagus and corn (in one form or another) at every meal. Oh, the peanuts. Peanuts...everywhere. Now naturally we had to cook from The Virginia Housewife (1824). Please reference the recipes below written in modern instructions. Oh, by the way, I missed you. * Fried Chickens (The Virginia Housewife, 1824) 1 chicken, cut into pieces for frying Flour Salt to taste Lard, for frying Parsley, as a garnish Dredge the chicken pieces in flour mixed with salt until well coated on all sides. Fry in hot lard till golden. This varies depending on the size of the chicken, but 10 minutes is a good estimate. Drain on a plate with a rag to soak up any extra grease. Garnish with parsley. * Gravy (The Virginia Housewife, 1824) 1.25 cups of whole milk 1 tablespoon of butter 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, diced Salt & pepper to taste In a saucepan combine milk, butter, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer while stirring frequently. Simmer until thickened, which can take 15-20 minutes. ^ This gravy recipe doesn't mention adding flour to thicken it. If you want your gravy to get thick fast it's still historically correct to whisk in some flour. Other receipts from the time period involve flour. * Cornmeal Mush 1.5 cups of water 0.5 cups of milk 0.5 cups of yellow cornmeal salt to taste (be generous) 3 tablespoons of butter, for frying In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the cornmeal, salt and milk until well blended without any lumps. Once your water is boiling, stir in the cornmeal mixture with a spoon and continue to mix as it bubbles and boils again. Cook at medium-low heat for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Be sure that the mixture is well blended and smooth. Pour it about 1 inch thick into a loaf pan or pie plate. Let it sit in a cold place, such a refrigerator, overnight or at least 8 hours. Cut into whatever shape you desire. Fry in butter until golden on each side. These taste excellent with maple syrup & are popular for breakfast or as a side dish! * Roast Apples 3-4 apples, cored (don't throw away the bottom 1/3 chunk of the core) 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 0.25 cups of brown sugar 4 tablespoons of salted butter OR unsalted but add a pinch of salt 0.25 cups of chopped pecans In a bowl mix together the cinnamon, sugar, butter & pecans till smooth. Stuff the center of your apples with this mixture. Plug the bottoms with the bottom 1/3 of the core, so that the filling doesn't drain out as it roasts. Be sure that there is a generous amount of the filling piled on top of the apple. Roast in an apple roaster before a fire for approximately 30-40 minutes. If using a dutch oven place the apples on a pie plate and bake with hot coals below and on top. If using a modern oven bake at 350 degrees F/175 C for half an hour in a casserole dish. These taste great with ice cream. * A Simple Asparagus Recipe 2 cups of chopped & washed asparagus 2 tablespoons of butter Salt & pepper to taste Optional, a dash of cayenne In a skillet or saucepan melt your butter. Once hot throw in the asparagus, salt, pepper & cayenne if desired. Cook until soft, or about 10 minutes. ^ Modern asparagus recipes can include garlic and olive oil, but to keep it period correct I've omitted that.

[@mariat3276]

❤ you and Ron were missed! I watched most of the older videos again while you were away. I hope you had a wonderful honeymoon. Looking forward to hearing about all the places you visited.

[@richard3a1]

Congradulations on your marriage and honeymoon! Looking forward to many more years of great content from the both of you.

[@AndiS-dz4pq]

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Rayfield and welcome back. We all missed you so much.

[@kirkvoelcker5272]

Aah, veggies in season it must be. I know it is for the asparagus. Yummy!

[@maceycornell]

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[@bobjeffrey8863]

Thanks for ALL your videos TEACHING us how to survive WITHOUT electricity

[@TastySchu4]

Yes, my thoughts always with them. They do such a great job.

[@markwagner909]

She cooks on a fire. That’s all. I bet she takes the dirty dishes to her real home and puts them in the dishwasher and her clothes in her washing machine. Come on man!!

[@wormking9506]

why DO you CAPITALISE things so in a strange ORDER, this MUCH emphasis is ODD

[@thoughtsoflust]

I missed these people! Glad they’re back.

[@Iran.village.Cooking]

👍👍💚💚💚

[@patsythibault1824]

So happy you had a good time! You’ve been missed! ❤️

[@aimee2234]

Hello, Mrs. Rayfield!🩷 You were missed and your dinner looks absolutely divine, Justine! So excited to see and hear all about the wedding, your historic honeymoon and new home news. Be blessed, Rayfields! xoxo

[@Bluerose888]

I didn't see or hear it, because I can't find where it is.

[@aimee2234]

@@Bluerose888 It's a documentary on a streaming service called believe plus. Coming soon I think!🩷

[@Bluerose888]

@@aimee2234 Never heard of it, I hope they put it up on youtube.

[@rickkaylor8554]

As an individual with a degree in history, I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. They bring the past alive. Life back then was more simple but it was a lot of hard work compared to today's lifestyle.

[@kiag.8484]

Same here! I got my masters in historic preservation, and it thrills me to see history so popular on KZbin.

[@rickkaylor8554]

@@kiag.8484 I quit watching TV over 5 years ago and spend my time reading and watching videos on subjects that interest me. History being one of the biggest. I don't miss regular TV on bit.

[@kimmarielesso3670]

Welcome back Mr. & Mrs. Rayfield! I missed you!

[@jasonbagley8706]

Coring apples with a bayonet is probably the coolest thing I have seen today.

[@AliceRelaxCooking-ob4ih]

Incredible! How long did it take to make that? ⏰🍲

[@bontea5545]

Probably 200 years 😅

[@ann40069]

It's wonderful to have you back Mrs Rayfield.

[@maevelogan6069]

Growing up my parents would put leftover grits in a loaf pan and put it in the refrigerator. Then the next day they would take it out and slice some of it off, salt, pepper, and flour it, then fry it in bacon grease...oooooooooooo that was so delicious!!!!

[@karenwright9123]

Similar ingredients,mush is just creamier,tastes almost same.🙃😋I'll take either.

[@ruthcrist5983]

❤love that in the morning with maple syrup

[@jeffreysharp8526]

Thank you for this video. Growing up, my father & his siblings talked a lot about "Mush" but, no one could tell me what it was. About the time I was 40 years old, Dad saw me cooking grits and said, "Oh, mush". He said that Grandma would make a big pot in the morning and serve it with a spoonful of jam; at lunch, she would serve it again and for dinner, she fried it in lard. That was during the Great Depression when Grandpa was paid a nickel a day as a farm laborer - raising 8 kids. No wonder they ate mush 3 times a day. Thanks again for your hard work.

[@s.tiffanysmith9977]

I worked at Bob Evans as a teenager, and the early morning crowd loved mush and warm syrup.

[@brownidlion]

Missed you! Glad your back 🎉❤! What a great meal!

[@anitadeckard1216]

Welcome back, so glad your lives are starting a new journey, congratulations 🎉

[@tlrice72]

Woo Hoo!! I’ve missed you two!!

[@Liffster]

This brought back happy memories of cold mornings on the farm in Michigan when I was a child and my father would make fried mush with maple syrup for our breakfast before we headed through the deep snow to get the school bus. So glad to see you again!

[@sandracrowe47]

That is one awesome dinner -- fit for a king and queen.

[@tcernoi]

Welcome back Justine... Congrats you two ❤❤❤❤

[@salfrench3471]

Not even 5 minutes in and can see how relaxed and happy you are. How lovely!

[@thehyena1636]

Oooooo that wedding ring though! lol Gratz you two!

[@paulakeller7777]

Welcome back!

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your dedication to recreating historical recipes, like the 1824 fried chicken, is truly remarkable. By delving into the past, you bring forgotten flavors to life, offering a unique culinary experience that bridges the gap between centuries. And I Am Floating Village Life

[@chaotic_crafter]

Lovely to have you back.

[@kerridillon3120]

Way to go, Mrs. Rayfield!! It was a great privilege & a wonderful experience to attend your fabulous wedding! Thanks for inviting me!! Welcome home!🎉❤😊

[@ThePalmerFamilyBackyardGarden]

Oh, dinner looks so delicious. Welcome home!

[@Jennifer-tt6jd]

One thing I have noticed about your videos that I need to point out is that you consistently demonstrate how to safely cook over a fire, and I really respect that! Congrats, by the way on your marriage/honeymoon!

[@lauragriffin6214]

We missed you too!!

[@pamelacrowell2007]

I had fried mush this morning for breakfast!!!! Yum!!

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

That entire meal looks absolutely BEYOND DELICIOUS!! job well done!!

[@Odette62]

Welcum back!!!!🦋

[@jvinson4181]

I love watching your channel! I just love the appreciation of our American heritage and pointing out that we still eat very similarly. You also make it look so normal to cook and live like this, that it makes it really easy to go back in time while watching.

[@sandramays795]

What a delicious looking meal! Congrats on your marriage and welcome home!

[@vellemere]

Welcome back! You were missed!!

[@jinaburris334]

You both have been missed but I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time.

[@celticmoon111]

Welcome back my dear,what an incredible time you had ty for sharing. Congratulations and so much love ❤️

[@gladysclausing8785]

Welcome back! Thank you for the recipes, they look delicious. I gave to say that am astounded at the amount of butter our ancestors used. Delicious!

[@katelijnesommen]

True! People (especially working class people) tended to do much more physically demanding work than most of us do now, both outside the home and in it. They could get away with eating probably about a 1000 kcals more than is sustainable for most people today... And as food wasn't always securely available to all, calorically dense foods like butter would have been a good way to fuel up.

[@gladysclausing8785]

@@katelijnesommen Yes, agree! Besides the fact that food was all organic. My grandparents grew up on a farm and lived all their lives on the farm they inherited. They grew all their vegetables, raised their own chicken, pigs and beef. They both lived to their nineties. We should all be so lucky!

[@janetthorne7018]

Welcome back, and CONGRATULATIONS

[@1959jimbob]

I absolutely love your videos. So much of what you demonstrate is what I ate in my early youth. I never knew how my grandmother prepared most all of our meals and you have unlocked mysteries for me. I can never thank you enough for doing these. Please keep them coming.

[@luvwings]

Welcome back, this dinner looks awesome! You’re such a great cook

[@stevenvaldezii7936]

Congratulations on your marriage May God bless your union.

[@phantomwheeler81]

Welcome back. God bless you both and stay awesome.

[@Clare-qo5jv]

I love all these cooking videos. It's fascinating to see what women went through in the 1800s just to get a meal on the table. We have it so easy in comparison. Great job with this and all the other videos!

[@sandrabatiste4558]

Hello Ms. Rayfield. Glad you are back doing those delicious meals.Congratulations on starting a new journey in your lives. I've been absent for a while. I'll be tuning in again on watching your videos.enjoying up to date chit chats. love your cooking skills. Looking forward to tuning in for new videos. Have a pleasant eveving. ❤❤

[@tinasears610]

Fried mush is a favorite of mine. Has been as far back as my memory goes. Truly enjoyed this video.

[@cathytaylor1570]

Congratulations on your wedding and I am so happy to hear that you really enjoyed Virginia, my home state. I am so happy to see you back.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

So glad you are back, CONGRATULATIONS to you both!! Fried chicken, girl, you can't go wrong there! YUM

[@stephaniewhitehead2881]

So glad you had a such a good time in Virginia (my home state), and very glad to see you back! Love everything you're cooking, too. 🥰

[@susanwarren398]

Missed you both too.

[@anitacicora2779]

Yes! You are back…Glad was honeymoon was amazing…Bless you both on this new chapter in your lives…..Christmas this year from my husband, included gifts from “Justine”. 2 cookbooks and mushroom catchup & Anchovy sauce! These videos bring me peace…

[@friederikeg781]

Greetings across the Atlantic, many congratulations to your wedding. I do hope the documentary will be availability to watch in Europe, too! I watched the frontier patriot episode first and kept wondering what 'mush' was, I only knew things like mushy peas. Turns out you are eating what we call polenta in Europe, very popular in northern Italy and southern Switzerland, now available in many parts of Europe.

[@southernbellebornnbred7811]

Folks are beginning to realize, Lard is fantastic to fry in! And SO MUCH BETTER than Plant oils! Plant oils, are not near as good, and some are downright unpleasant tasting!!!! Great Grandma , made Lard and buttermilk biscuits, every morning , they were so light and fluffy they would melt in your mouth! Add a fried chicken leg or a little fatback, and some homemade pan gravy , and that's GOOD EATING!! Grandma lived to see 98 years old! She was born in 1885. I learned a lot from her, when I was little. She was not educated, never attended school, but she knew EVERYTHING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@flyingforfunwarthunder7116]

Again congratulations and the wedding and i am sop happy for you guys! Bless you both and may you always be smiling with each other for many years to come!

[@pbrn1729]

I missed you both! Welcome home Mrs. Rayfield I love everything you made tonight! My grandmother made fried chicken just like you did! I make baked apples just like you do, I never thought to put the core back in the bottom-it’s a great idea! I’ll have to try the cornmeal mush now too!💖💖

[@countrygirl7402]

So glad you loved Virginia. It truly is beautiful. And we're so happy you're back!!!!

[@dianamarsden1933]

Mrs. Rayfield, welcome back and we have missed you! I am glad you got to relax and see a lot of things. We went to Colonial Williamsburg and ate in tavern with music and stories and people reenacting being people from back then. But it so hot, I am older and I over heated myself . But I did enjoy it ! Jamestown too.

[@s.mary_anne.v2215]

I laughed at the cornbread that fell and her ability to still stay in character😭I love these videos because it allows me to think what life was like even before this, my mind always wonders back to the Tudor dynasty since it's my favourite in history❤thanks for the videos! ❤

[@crazy8skml]

So glad to see you are back. Mrs. Rayfield I hope you had an amazing time. ❤

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

I’m SO glad you are Cooking 🍳 again Mrs. Rayfield.

[@joycee8051]

Congratulations to you both.

[@ramseyridge]

Walked through colonial Williamsburg this past weekend thinking of you guys!

[@melissamoss9253]

Still holding strong at my #1 favorite channel on KZbin! You're the best! Thank you!!

[@clairewyndham1971]

Mrs. Rayfield!! Congratulations!! I wish you both years and years of happiness!

[@lindakrisologo4871]

Oh Justine, thank you so much !!! The hubby loved it, he loves the gravy over the chicken that's the first time he raved over gravy, thank you , ❤❤❤❤😊

[@kimberlybercume8757]

That meal looks delicious.Glad to have you back. Congrats again to both of❤😊 you.

[@sallyconklin950]

So glad to see you back! Wishing you both all the joy in the world. What a meal. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to hear more about your guys' adventures. Much love. =)

[@missypyxi]

I spy some new cookware/servingware wedding gifts! Congratulations to you and Ron!

[@Nik513m]

Ohmygoodness 😋 every part of that meal looks absolutely delectable! Welcome back, Mrs. Rayfield 🎉 💃

[@joeylewis8615]

Something about these cooking videos is so soothing, I feel like this is how it should be. It makes you feel connected with your with your food and appreciate what you have. Thanks for the video!

[@bowiearcangeli11]

You’ve been missed! So glad you’re back and cooking. Also happy you had a good time. Welcome home 💜

[@shoot2win506]

Woohooo welcome back Mrs. Rayfield!!! That ring sure looks nice you are sportin'!!!

[@marks7502]

you need a dog to eat things that drop on the floor

[@barbarat0203]

I've missed you guys. Hope your honeymoon was wonderful. Williamsburg is amazing, I have been there 3 times and my favorite was always the cooking demos. Glad you are back. I have been busy watching your older videos while you were gone.

[@crystal6375]

We have surely missed you two. This meal is my kind of meal. Looks so yummy!😊

[@karenwright9123]

Looks delicious!!!Right down my alley,and I love fried mush!! Welcome back,I missed you guys!!!😍🥰Big hugs,too!!

[@771blahblah]

Thanks! So happy you’re back and that you share your life with us!❤️

[@karenmar1529]

Welcome back, definitely missed you both but so happy you two had this time to enjoy your honeymoon. This meal looks delicious!

[@dawncierelli1510]

I had a few minutes and so I had to watch your video and Justine it was so funny when you dropped the food in front of the fire..and that look on your face... I just was roaring laughing!!! Was just priceless and I appreciate it being a cook by the way

[@Iran.village.Cooking]

Thank you dear friend for the great video.. 💚💚❤️ from Iran 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷

[@earlybird6069]

Loved watching you cook with the thrush singing outside your window. So lovely. Welcome back!

[@lynnmartz8739]

The bird son was awesome... I don't miss the cicadas around here

[@anitadeckard1216]

Your back💕

[@Regina-ov7yi]

So good to see you are back! Congratulations!! I was born and raised near St Louis and St Genevieve is one of my favorite places on earth. Ill be back and see ya'll soon. The two of you have been missed.

[@teresalatiolais8477]

Glad your back, the wedding pictures you showed looked beautiful

[@lisachickering4355]

So happy to see you back. My most heartfelt wishes for a long and happy union.

[@CristinSierra]

I’m sorry you were sick for your birthday. My husband bought me those pots and pans (same color too) for Mother’s Day and I’m loving them! I forced my self to get read of almost all of our old ones. It was hard to do, but our cabinet is so much more organized and nothing falls out. I just kept a giant pot and a big skillet.

[@deborahcollins9623]

I'm so happy you're back. This food looks amazing, and the green looks fantastic on you!!

[@paulakeller7777]

I have loved your social media posts about your honeymoon. Truly a history loving couple's dream come true.

[@chaoticallyprofessional9528]

I recently got out of Boot Camp... You have no idea how much joy it will bring me catching up on all your videos!

[@AllenMZim]

Welcome back, you two! It's so good to see you both! I hope you both enjoyed your honeymoon! Cheers! 😊❤

[@henryrichards1542]

Congratulations!!! Great to have you back!

[@lakischis.livingston8044]

Yayyy!!!! So happy you're back. Congratulations again to you both!! 😀

[@pcoan6447]

First off: CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage to Ron. So happy for you both! Secondly, now I am craving cornmeal mush. I used to have it just cooked in a bowl with a bit of butter and brown sugar on it, and I LOVED IT. Guess I am dating myself, but this was a staple in our family of 7 children, where both parents grew up during the depression. I have made it a few times, but not in ages! Now I am going to have to get some more cornmeal. Sending you prayers for the VERY BEST of everything. God bless!

[@marksgirl8295]

Oh my goodness! That looks amazing! Every bit of it! Making my mouth water over here!

[@aaronjohnson2843]

Congrats to the both of you,and very happy sbout the wedding.Glad to see the pictures of the fried chicken and how it is cooked,that is a 360 degree difference from how they do it here in NYC.Glad to see the both of you back.

[@carolhouston8456]

So glad you’re back ! When do we get to hear about the wedding and the honey moon ? We missed you so much !!

[@maryg3143]

I'm so glad you are back and that you had a wonderful time! ❤

[@alanhyt79]

Wearing all those (what seems to be) heavy clothes in 90+ humidity and temps over 90 F, even hotter inside with the fire going, is very impressive! You suffered like that for our benefit? I admire the work you do to make this channel so wonderful to watch. I remember being in the Army in North Carolina in similar weather, completely covered in MOPP 4 gear to protect from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons (full face gas mask, head and body covered in a thick protective foam, thick rubber gloves and overboots, all sealed up with tape) for 8 hours. It was truly a miserable state. People back in the day must have been tough as nails without electric fans or AC, and you actually went there. Much respect! Your cooking videos are relaxing, normally. I watched this one after your post-honeymoon video, and it brought back memories. I am impressed! Congratulations on being a new bride, and many kudos to your awesome new hubby. He really does seem like a great guy. You're a great couple, for sure.

[@sheilaholmquist6648]

❤So happy you had a wonderful time away!❤ Missed you guys, couldn't wait to get home and see you! You are simply glowing❤❤

[@lauraMacKinnon321]

Yes, a new video! Love you, people❤ Dinner looks great again.

[@maryriley8077]

Welcome back! Glad you both had a good time!

[@ashlynbulsara4238]

Think for all your videos teaching us how to survive.❤❤