Recipe: Woolworth's Lunch Counter Chop Suey Chow Mein (1950) (pressure cooker)

WOOLWORTH'S LUNCH COUNTER CHOP SUEY CHOW MEIN (1950)

1 tablespoon lard or Crisco shortening
1 1/2 pounds pork, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
flour seasoned with salt and pepper (for dusting)
1 large Spanish onion, diced
3 cups chopped celery
3 tablespoons regular strength soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
8 ounces canned mushrooms
16 ounces canned oriental vegetables
1 cup total liquid drained from canned sprouts and mushrooms
steamed white rice
fried chow mein noodles
soy sauce

Heat shortening in pressure cooker. Dust meat lightly with seasoned flour.

Brown meat in batches in hot, smoky oil.

Add onion, celery, soy, molasses, and liquids from canned vegetables.

Cover. Set rocker (pot only had one pressure setting). Heat until you get a steady rocking and cook 10 minutes Cool of its own accord.

Stir in vegetables and heat through.

TO SERVE:
Chow mein noodles on bottom; 2 scoops of rice; 1 ladleful of chop suey; extra soy sauce. (And they always brought catsup.)

Servings: 4
Source: Hanneman