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The recipe for $#!t on a shingle dates back to wartime America, with an official version published by the U.S. War Department in 1944. While the original recipe was designed to serve around 100 troops, our chef opts for a smaller portion suitable for modern day cooking.
Key ingredients needed for this dish include:
Chipped dried beef
Butter (or preferred fat)
Flour
Evaporated milk
Water
Black pepper
Bread for toasting
Though this version simplifies the process, it preserves the essence of what those soldiers might have eaten while stationed in the field. The host emphasizes soaking the beef to reduce its saltiness—a nod to the challenges soldiers faced with rationed, preserved food.