Dry Pack Canning Supplies
Dry canning is a process that involves preserving food in airtight containers without the use of any water. It is a great way to preserve dried food for long periods of time, and there are …
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Dry Pack Canning
Yesterday we spent part of our morning canning some rice in number ten cans. We have access to a both a hand crank and electric canning machine. Since we had quite a few cans to …
How to field dress and quarter a squirrel:
A friend sent me this useful article. Unfortunately no pictures. This method would also apply to rabbits. Howard First off, I recommend that all of your squirrels be head shot. That way the heart, kidneys, …
Thirty plus year Old Mountain House Chili and Beans
[/caption] Well today, I am playing human guinea pig. I have opened a can of Mountain house Chili and Beans that would have been packed in the early 1970’s. It had been stored under less …
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The Use of PETE Bottles for Storing Grains
Lately I have seen many comments on the internet about storing wheat and other grains in old soda bottles. Research from Brigham Young University verifies that this a viable method of safely storing food. The …
Using Blood For Thickening Foods
Here is some information on thickening foods and what you need to keep in mind for storage. Roux: Most common thickeners for savory sauces. This mixture of flour and fats are blended gently over low …
Problems with the Shelf Life of Foreign Canned Foods
Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend who thought I might be interested in something that had occurred in his food storage. He had not inspected his food for about a month and …
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More on the Long Term Storage of Oils and Fats
After receiving several comments and emails, I decided to write a bit more about oils. The following comment by Lynda Eggimann describes the situation well. When things are good we try to get fat …
Storing Rice
Rice – It is probably the most consumed food in the world. Unfortunately, white rice is the only form that is viable for long-term storage. If stored properly white rice will store almost indefinitely. Tests …
Making a Food Drying Rack
[/caption] Yesterday, I build my wife a drying rack, she has been wanting. She intends to start drying fruit, vegetables and maybe meat outdoors. A friend who dries fruit and vegetables on a similar rack …