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1946-1969 - American hunting, fishing, and cabin campers across regions.
Pudgy Pies, also known as Mountain Pies, are portable folded dough pockets with sweet or savory fillings popular at hunting and fishing camps across America. They represent practical cooking over open fires.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Servings
4 pies
Region
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Appalachian pie-iron campfire kitchens
Era introduced
1946-1969
Introduced by
American hunting, fishing, and cabin campers across regions.
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Integral to hunting and fishing camp traditions, Pudgy Pies are simple hand-held pies cooked in specialized cast iron sandwich irons or over open campfires. Their durable dough and variety of fillings, from fruit jams to savory meats, provided a versatile, portable meal for outdoor workers and recreational campers. This practice reflects American outdoor culinary ingenuity suited to rugged environments across time periods.
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