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Ingredients in Wartime: Navigating Scarcity

To replicate the wartime U-boat experience in cooking, one would typically require butter, flour, water, vinegar, salt, and sauerkraut—in this case, a hefty quantity to ensure a hearty soup. At the outset of a mission, a German U-boat would have ample ingredients, including various types of meat, dairy, and vegetables. However, as the mission progressed, many perishable goods would spoil, reducing the crew's options to primarily canned, dried, or pickled fare.