Yummy survival

[French G.]

Last week I ordered some stuff from here: http://www.internet-grocer.net/index.htm

I got some canned butter I've been wanting and a sample case of their canned meat, hamburger, pork, chicken, turkey and beef. The plan is to try one of each, keep the other and order more as I can.

No problems from the vendor as far as shipping. I tested the butter, really nice, less salt than the Land O Lakes I'm used too is the only difference. Last night dad and I were eating blueberry pancakes with this butter and made with half/half Bisquik and corn muffin mix. Way better than standard.

Tonight I lit into the turkey. Cold it has the same canned taste as canned chicken. Texture is of course more over cooked than freshly roasted. Good quality meat, no fat and scraps in there. I made a refrigerator free meal up with some Stove top stuffing and made some gravy. Overall, I've had far worse. It was really quite tasty.

At $10/can this is not everyday food, but I am looking hard for varied food alternatives that do not require a refrigerator or freezer. This was a 28oz can so about $6/lb for meat is not terrible. I figure I could feed a nice meal to 4 people with that and a little meat and gravy is priceless if your other options are rice and more rice with a side of beans.

Other than the canned meat and butter I've been messing with condensed and evaporated milk, I get the evap very passably back to standard milk, the sweetened condensed is a very low cost survival bomb. I'm buying store brand for $1/can and there are good nutrients and 1300 calories in each can.

Dad is sending me a 3 month supply of Mountain House for long term storage portable food. Other things I need to do is stop putting off the pressure canner purchase, buy about 500 more mason jars, a whole bunch more bag for my vac sealer, dehydrator, actually plant a garden next year and quit putting off my beehive plans. Yummy snacks on the hoof are still a few years off for me unless the world looks drastic, then I'll move some in.

Yup, I've gone   

I need some canned bacon. If I can figure out how to do a bacon cheeseburger without refrigeration the world can go screw itself as long as I have enough bourbon. 

[TechMan]

What is the shelf life of the food in the cans?

[wmenorr67]

What is the shelf life of the cans?

Who cares about the cans, what about the food stored in the cans?

[RevDisk]

I've tried the ultra pasteurized milk.  Wasn't bad, during hiking.

[Fly320s]

Who cares about the cans, what about the food stored in the cans?

Manufacturer guarantees 3 years, IIRC.

[French G.]

Yeah, 3 is the legalese date. I'd give it a go at much longer elapsed time as long as the can looked good.

[redscabbard]

Try Craig's list or a free cycle blog for jars and a canner.  I have inherited 2 generations worth of canners and jars.  The local extension office may offer free testing of pressure canners. (they still do in Iowa).