Every Thanksgiving that we’re cooking our own meal, I get the biggest turkey I can find because we love the leftovers. Some years, there’s so much left on the turkey that we won’t be able to eat it all before it goes bad in the fridge, so we can it to use it later. Canned […]
How to Make Pemmican
Pemmican has been called the ultimate survival food. It is nutrient dense and fits right in with the paleo diet. It was originally produced in the 18th century by native Americans and French Voyageurs. Pemmican is made traditionally from buffalo meat, although deer, elk, or moose could also be used. None of those available to […]
Replacing Lunch Meat with Real Meat
When we need a sandwich for lunch we skip the processed lunch meats and go for real meat instead. Lunch meats from the store are laden with additives and just go bad in my refrigerator waiting for someone to want to eat them. But a real meat sandwich is one even my husband, who is […]
How To Can Chicken or Pork
Want to know how to can chicken or pork? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we have a step by step, illustrated guide to canning pork and chicken! Canning meat might sound a little intimidating, but it is actually easier than many fruits or vegetables. Bottled meat is fully cooked when it is […]
7 Ways to Get Meat in Your Food Storage
Meat is not a necessary component of your food storage. There are other sources of protein like beans, peanut butter, nuts, and even broccoli. However, I like meat. My family likes meat. If you like meat also, here are 7 ways to get it in your food storage. 1. Freeze it. Meat in the freezer […]
How to Cut Up an Elk Hind Quarter
Dear readers, this post contains graphic images of meat including meat juice (aka blood). Just fair warning if that kind of stuff makes you squirmy or queasy. We butcher our own game meat. Every time I do this I swear next time I’m going to send it to the meat plant, but next time rolls […]
What in the World is TVP?
If you’ve looked at purchasing food storage from any number of companies, you’ve probably encountered TVP. But what is TVP? And do I need any of it in my food storage? TVP is an acronym for Textured Vegetable Protein. It is also sometimes called Textured Soy Protein (TSP), or soy meat. It is a non-meat […]
Shelf Stable Recipe: Bottled Meat Chili
Remember bottled meat? Well, here’s another fantastic way to put it to use in a delicious, filling meal that goes together in minutes and can all be stored on the shelf! Doesn’t get much better than that. One of my favorite bottled meat recipes: Bottled meat chili. Here’s the recipe: 2 cans of beans of […]
Product Review: Best Prices Signature Canned Meats
In planning our food storage, one area that’s caused some trouble is meats. Now I know meats aren’t on the “wheat, beans, powdered milk, and honey” plan, but I like meat. So does my sweet husband. So do my kids. I really want some in my food storage. The standard way to store meats is […]
More Sun Oven Cooking
Last night’s dinner: Ribs and rice cooked in the Sun Oven. Amazing. You need one of these. And I’m a dealer for them. Shoot me an email or use the link on the right side to order :) Keep preparing! Angela *************************************************************** Subscribe to my email newsletter for updates and special deals. Please be sure […]
