What were the standard supplies on a chuckwagon? Hugh Howard True West Maniac #9 Lawrenceville, Georgia The chuckwagon had sparse provisions. “Cookie” packed flour, cornmeal, green coffee beans (until Arbuckle’s came on the market), ubiquitous pinto beans, baking powder, salt, sugar, sourdough starter, salt pork and canned goods such as peaches. There was also beef on the hoof. Along the way, the resourceful cocinero gathered up staples like onions, eggs, fruit, vegetables or items found


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