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Common Misconceptions, Part 2

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Myths About the Middle Ages

There's a myth that Mongol warriors would take the toughest part of the horse meat, slice it thin and then put it under their saddle. Steak tartar is a variation in the Hamburg steak or as we know it, the hamburger. spices in medieval cookery were not used to cover up the taste and smell of rotting meat; anyone who could afford them could afford fresh meat.

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