We Tried What WWII Soldiers Ate!! - S#IT on a Shingle SOS

🇬🇧 Two Brits Try One of America’s Oldest Comfort Foods... and It’s Called Sht on a Shingle?!* 🇺🇸 This week on Two Brits Try, we’re diving into one of the most iconic — and bizarrely named — dishes in American history: S.O.S. (Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast). Once a staple for U.S. soldiers during World War II, this budget-friendly military meal is still loved (and hated) across America today. 👩‍🍳 Nicola goes full vintage with a homemade, from-scratch version using chipped beef, a creamy roux, and thick-cut toast — while Andrew grabs a store-bought frozen meal from the grocery aisle to see how the shortcut version stacks up. But is this salty, creamy slice of history actually edible? Or should it have stayed in the barracks? 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It was easy to make, cheap to produce, and served in mess halls to millions of soldiers. Today, it lives on as one of the most controversial comfort foods in America. If you’re a fan of American comfort food, retro recipes, or just curious how Brits react to U.S. classics, this taste test is for you. 🔔 Subscribe to Two Brits Try! Make sure to hit the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. We’re always on the hunt for exciting new experiences, especially those that showcase the best of American culture and cuisine. 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Expect to see us recreate everything from Sloppy Joes, meatloaf, and mac & cheese, to chicken fried steak, tater tot hotdish, and Jell-O salad—sometimes made from scratch, sometimes the store-bought shortcut way. Whether it’s retro recipes from World War II like S.O.S. (Sh*t on a Shingle), decade-based comfort food challenges, or fast food copycat recipes gone sideways, we bring you a mix of laughter, storytelling, and real food reactions. Two Brits Try for your weekly dose of comfort food, cooking challenges, and hilarious British commentary on all things American cuisine.Let’s taste the history together.