"This goosebump-inducing sammie appears in King's beloved spooky classic "It," as a favorite of two characters: Mike Hanlon and John Koontz. The horror of having two characters eat the same unorthodox pairing lingered with fans on Reddit, with one noting that the mere mention of said sandwich counted as among the "most horrifying" Stephen King lines."
"Similar to peanut butter-stuffed onions, the origins of the peanut butter and onion sandwich began during the Great Depression, when this "poor man's sandwich" became a popular staple with mothers, due to the ingredients' long-shelf life and low-cost, belly-filling nutritional density, as touted by the Bureau of Home Economics in 1937."
"Stephen King's not the first author to fall for this unconventional sandwich. Ernest Hemingway was also a fan of the unusual combo, which he dubbed the "Mount Everest Special." You might assume onion and peanut butter would be disastrous, but instead, it's rather innocuous with peanut butter's"
Stephen King's 2022 salmon recipe sparked controversy, but his most divisive culinary creation is the peanut butter and onion sandwich featured in 'It,' eaten by characters Mike Hanlon and John Koontz. Social media influencers have embraced this unusual combination despite its cringe-worthy reputation. The sandwich's origins trace back to the Great Depression era, when the Bureau of Home Economics promoted it as a 'poor man's sandwich' due to its affordability, long shelf life, and nutritional density. Ernest Hemingway also enjoyed this unconventional pairing, calling it the 'Mount Everest Special.' Despite its unusual flavor combination, the sandwich proves relatively innocuous rather than disastrous.
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