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What Cowboys Really Ate on the Trail: The Surprising Diet of the Old West

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10. Molasses and Sugar

10. Molasses and Sugar
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Molasses and sugar were precious commodities on the trail, reserved for sweetening beans or biscuits on special occasions. Even a small spoonful transformed otherwise bland fare, making them a coveted luxury for cowboys craving a taste of sweetness.
These simple ingredients brought comfort and a touch of home to even the roughest days beneath the open sky.

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