Crow stew facts for kids

Crow stew is a type of stew made mainly from the meat of a crow. It can also include ingredients like onion, bacon fat, flour, and sour cream. Some people say crow meat is "very tough." However, it can still be cooked into a stew.

History of Crow Stew

Early Mentions in the United States

One of the first mentions of crow stew in the United States comes from Prince Achille Murat. He lived in St. Augustine, Florida, from 1821 until 1847. Prince Murat was known to cook and enjoy "crow stew." He even served it to his dinner guests.

Crow Stew During the Great Depression

A more modern version of crow stew, using sour cream, likely started in the 1930s. This was during the Great Depression, a time when many people faced economic hardship. People often used whatever food they could find. Recipes for crow stew appeared in publications like Nebraskaland (1933) and Outdoor Indiana (1936).

Crow Stew in Restaurants

The restaurant Café Kör in Budapest, Hungary, has also served crow stew.

Other Meanings of 'Crow Stew'

The phrase "crow stew" is sometimes used as a pun. It refers to the idiom "eating crow." This idiom means admitting you were wrong or taking back something you said, especially if it was boastful.

For example, in 1982, a sports writer named Dave Condon made a bold prediction. He said the Chicago Cubs baseball team would have a winning season. However, as the season ended, the Cubs were far behind. They were not going to make the playoffs. Condon then joked that the rival Mets team would bring him a menu of "crowburger, crow fricassee, crow pizza, crow stew, crow a la Gekas, and just plain crow." This meant he would have to "eat crow" and admit his prediction was wrong.

See also

In Spanish: Estofado de cuervo para niños