During the canning process of meats, it will essentially create a broth from teh meat. When the can cools down to room temperature the fat and broth will separate. Since the meat is cooked in the can, the natural water from the juices in the meat does not evaporate as it does when you cook meat on the stove or in the oven.
I live in northern Indiana in an Amish community. Our rural grocery stores always have canned meats from Grabill Country Meats Co. I've been using canned meats for over 30 years. I keep some in my food storage for quick meal prep.
Glad you appreciated the canned meats. I have back problems and unable to stand for any length of time. So I use it when I need to. Keystone is the best for beef chunks.❤
I too have chronic back issues that have left me with a 15 minute window before my leg goes numb. I’ve never tried tinned meat before so I think I will give it a go. I appreciate your post.
I have same bad back issues...i use a chair with casters to sit and move around kichen..lokking in fridge...or at stove cooking...its change things for me
I felt the same about canned meats but I grew up in the 60s and those meats were actually terrible tasting. There are nights that i don't feel like cooking and now i will be buying this product. Please keep doing your reviews. I want as many choices as I can get of what to eat.
Keystone Beef is awesome. Dump the entire contents (juice & fat included) into a saucepan. Simmer until all the juices are reabsorbed back into the meat, then use. The ground beef has a different texture than cooked fresh ground beef. We had a flood Aug. 23rd. I lost about $2,000 in Keystone and Graybill meat. My nephew makes bbq pork sandwiches with the pork. I've only had beef, chicken, and turkey. I live in Ohio, and it's more cost effective to buy from Walmart than directly from Keystone. The ingredient list sold me - beef, salt - nothing else.
Did the flood wash the canned meat away entirely, or did the cans just get wet? If they were just wet, I'd dry them off and eat them anyway. If the labels are gone, then you just have a surprise with each can.
@@bite-sizedshorts9635 It was floating in backed up sewer water. Touching anything was dangerous. It was an entire basement filled with sewer water. Mold and bacteria were growing at speeds faster than anyone could manage. The entire contents of the basement had to go. It was an overwhelming task.
I would not throw out the beef juice on the shredded beef can. That broth can be used with the Beef & Noodles dish. Thanks for all your recipes & tips!
The Keystone beef is great for 1-2 people, when you don't want to cook a whole beef roast. Hot beef sandwiches with mashed potatoes and gravy. Burritos. Beef and noodles. There are endless ways to use it. The ingredients are beef and sea salt. Honestly, it would probably be difficult to find anything healthier and safer. Sometimes, I've wondered about some of the fresh meat I've seen at grocery stores,
😂 “It actually doesn’t taste as dog foody as I was expecting.” Omg, I just love your honesty. 😂 Great review on canned meat that I’ve never seen anyone else even consider doing. 👍🏻Thanks, Steve!
I wonder why he'd even think it would taste like dog food. The hamburger is pure hamburger. Dog food contains other parts of the cow, as well as other ingredients. I also wonder how much dog food he's actually eaten.
I have a bunch of these in my emergency food supply. They are not cheap but I don't have the know-how to can my own in a safe manner. I buy chicken chunks from Sams, no sugar added, and I use them all the time in recipes and love the convenience they bring.
Give home pressure canning a try. Rose Red Homestead has some great beginner canning instructions on her channel. I would not recommend electric pressure canners. They haven’t been fully tested to my satisfaction to avoid botulism risk but that’s just my opinion. Stovetop canning really isn’t scary or difficult.
Pressure canners available at Walmart, home Depot, Lowe's, all come with instruction book that also has recipes to get you started, you can learn anything, just start reading
We love the roast beef in a can. We used that in our semi truck all the time for dinner. It’s flavorful and tender. Yummy! We also buy the roast beef in a can from Costco. It’s also delicious.
Thank you for trying these! I'm always on the hunt for good shelf-stable things to have on hand for bad weather when I don't feel like shopping. I also notice on their website that the sodium content in these is lower than a lot of canned meats, so that's a plus.
Thank you. I’m not a Keto person, but I’m not a basher either. I’m gonna go to my local Walmart to see if they have these meats. I recently became a Widower, this will help me. P. S. I hit the like button🙂.
Thumper heard the cans being opened and hung around for dinner!❤ Great reviews! Canned chicken and salmon are staples in our home, I’m excited to try the beef too!
My significant other has been buying the smaller cans of chicken and beef for winter prep. I have made a few things with the roast beef that turned out great. I think I’ll have him start getting the Keystone ones from Walmart now. I want to try some of the ground beef.
Your cat thinks you are stealing its dinner. 😂 Seriously, I have a can of this beef, which I got at the food bank, on my shelf -- and I have been a little afraid of it. But after watching you take it on, I feel a little more confident about opening the can and setting to work. Your thought about chili dogs sounds spot on.
During Covid I bought some canned beef at Walmart (I don’t remember the brand)…but I held off trying it for a long time. Finally…I cooked it and added taco seasoning. OMG, it was good. I, too, was afraid of the dog-food analogy. I’ll definitely look into this brand! Thank you, Steve.
I've never eaten commercial canned meat, except tuna and salmon, but I can beef and chicken often. There is always juice that is released from the meat during the high heat (240 degrees) processing. If the meat is fairly lean you don't get so much fat. It's not like fresh, but definitely good enough for a quick meal. No defrosting, no simmering.
Your shirts are often a hi-light of Your vids ☺️ I sometimes need send copy to my Son to explain them to me; but I always know they are funny somehow. 😍 I'm with You on dog food like canned meat but as You have shown us - they 'can' be handy to have around. Thank You SO much as always & More blessings upon You & Yours through this holiday season & beyond!!
On the ground beef drain the meat juice before putting in skillet with the hard fat and you’ll not find it mushy …. Also the canning process itself cooks the meats so the water in the cans is actual the meat;s own juices … you can freeze juices for cooking too …
So glad you explored the taste of the Keystone Canned food. I have been considering buying some as soon my husband and I retiring soon and I’d like some canned goods as we are not that close to town ( in a farming community). I think I will! 👍🏼😉
I like how you said: 'ground beef stuff'. When you opened the can & showed it to the camera, it reminded me of opening a can of corned beef hash from Mary's Kitchen. I wouldn't have dumped the liquid from the pulled pork down the drain because you don't know how greasy it is & there is the possibility of it clogging your pipes.
Great review! I pressure can meats at home whenever I find a great sale. A pint jar holds about 1 pound of whatever meat you’re canning. It’s very easy to do, and so convenient to have on hand! Thanks for all you do - I’m always encouraged by watching one of your videos.
Thank you Sir ! The responses from you and your family on this told me all I needed to know as far as taste and the short simple recipes were perfect. Just what I was looking for. The added feature was the comments from the others so thanks to all.
Loved your review. I can my own beef stew and chicken using mason jars and a pressure canner. It makes the toughest beef super tender and is THE BEST convenience food. I can control the ingredients too - just meat and a bit of salt for flavor. That's it!
Our cats don't really acknowledge my existence unless I'm opening a can of something, have string cheese or open a package of lunch meat... Or they can see the bottom of their food bowl...
Iv😮been using the Keystone beef for quick soups and stews fir years, and the pork for barbecue like you did. Love to have them on hand when I don’t feel like cooking. I’m glad you reviewed the canned ground beef because I was Leary if it. Now I will keep that on hand as well. Your recipes looked delicious❤️
Keystone is our main brand we buy, especially the Beef. The only way to get any better is to Pressure Can it yourself, we do that too and it is worth doing too. But we are 70 now and it is easy to buy it as well. Test them all and be amazed! Peepers since 2012, enjoy! Be aware most canned beef’s retain a more reddish color, totally normal. Husband is a Diabetic and works great for him too!
Since these cans are saying no water added, I'm going to assume they canned the meat similar to when I can meat in mason jars at home. When I can meat I put the meat in raw, I will typically throw a little salt in there and then put them in the pressure canner. When I pull the jars out they are filled with the juices and what fat was in the meat. It's almost like magic when you haven't ever seen it done before, in fact, you might want to try it sometime. I was canning my own chicken when I was buying it in bulk and then I can the venison shanks since they are so sinewy and have all that connective tissue that canned in a pressure canner the meat just falls apart and makes for some great meat for chili and such. Growing up my mom would can chunks of beef and then for a quick dinner (totally not keto) she would put it in a pan to heat up, make the broth/juices into gravy and then would have mashed potatoes and another vegetable and dinner was served. I even remember a few times it was the canned meat and gravy and bread. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do and my mom was great at stretching the dollar but every so often meals were a little on the "lean" side so to speak. Anyway, I'm only a few minutes into the video so I'm going to watch the rest.
Keystone Meats is from my hometown. I grew up with them, they do fresh meats too! They supply burger patties to the favorite local hamburger joint in Lima, Ohio.
Your young son's stamp of approval has me sold. I've watched a few prepper videos where they talk about canned meats, but the thought always made me gag. Now I think I'll pick up a couple of cans for the stockpile.
I like the keystone shredded beef. I can also get Hereford brand at my Walmart, which is very clean (just meat and salt) and smaller serving sizes. I, too, was pleasantly surprised!
I’m so glad I found this video on TH-cam. Your demonstrations of cooking and the reviews have encouraged me to take the leap and try the canned meat I have in my pantry. Thank you! BTW, I hope you gave that beautiful kitty leftovers of the meat (or some other kind of treat.)
I watched a video how Keystone makes these and what they use. I was instilled with great confidence in their simple and natural process along with their use of quality meats. I would feed this and have to my kids. Great video!
I'm a bit weirded out too - growing up (pretty poor) we got to eat such delicious as Vienna sausage and potted meat (whatever the heck that is). Glad it turned out well. Had to laugh at the insert of a cat food commercial, followed by the intense interest of your cat!
We can a lot of different meats every year. Everything but turkey. It’s lovely to pull a jar out for a quick meal. Plus, nobody can tell it’s not from the store. It’s also one heck of a lot less expensive than the store canned meats.
My DH had ALS and I used to make his food for his feeding tube and used the Keystone canned meats. They worked great to help make him healthy food, rather than the usual junk they want you to use in the feeding tube. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
I have used every kind of meat sold by Keystone and I am still alive. I have made Chicken and noodles, chili, BBQ beef sandwiches and the list goes on. These are minimally processed meat products, and I have never had a problem after using them for years.
I Stopped Ordering From "Keystone"!! Most of the Cans Arrive Badly Dented. Have Called Customer Service many times and Complained, but to No Avail!! They Lost a Good Customer!!
@@garymathena2125 does it have to be heated to be safe to eat? Or csn you eat it straight from the can in a pinch? When you have no access to cooking/heating options ?
I'm so glad it was a success! I love to have "convenience " foods at the ready once the weather rolls in for winter. Thanks for bringing this to us... oddly enough I was looking at this very company about a month ago! Now I can make an informed decision! And it all passed the Colton and Terri tests! YAY!
Okay- so I got the pork- decided to try it before investing in a pantry full of canned meats so have turkey and beef on hand to try down the road- Made one of my very best dishes- Green Chili- Everything was a "convenience" ingredient- so- canned pork, jarred nopalitas ( and bonus this one comes with jalepenos right in with the cactus!) Added my own pepper mixes - seasonings- onions etc- it was very easy and quick in the long run- AND bottom line it was serve worthy to my former son in law who being of Mexican descent taught me to make the dish in the first place.... this one is for you Mario! Cannot wait to use the other canned meats in favorite dishes... thanks again!
OMGOODNESS! I laughed throughout this video 😂 I was scrolling through my video suggestions when the title caught my eye. I’ve collected lots of Keystone canned beef and ground meat since the beginning of Covid. But I’ve never opened any because I have the same feelings you had…I was scared of it! LOL! In my mind it was only going to be used before we starved to death 😮 Thanks SO much for being our Guinea pig! I’m really impressed. I need to take the plunge and sample a can. I’ll do an experiment on my husband. He’s squeamish about canned meats too. I bet he loves it! And, yes, I’ll let him know it’s canned…AFTER he brags on it 🤣
Steve, I was chuckling at your title. I was wondering if you had found some canned possum. Yes, it is out there. But Keystone does have good canned meats and it is great for when you have a snow storm and there is no electricity to cook food. Warm it up near a fireplace in a cast iron skillet and you are good to go.
I don't know how I missed this when you posted it. This is awesome! I'm adding this to my once-a-month grocery shopping list. I have such a tiny freezer, buying meat is a challenge. Thanks!
We have a remote, off the grid, very small straw cabin. We plan to spend most of our retirement days there. I have been looking for ideas that limit fresh meat. Thank you so much. These look like winner recipes. I had a dog food opinion before about canned meat. Will try soon!
Thanks Steve! Like you, I've used (and enjoyed) the Kirkland canned chicken in recipes, but have always been reluctant to try other types of non-fish canned meats. With the cost of everything going up I'm going to give them a look-see. Your recipe suggestions always inspire me. ❤️
@@CarbageMan - unfortunately there are no stores which carry the Keystone brand in my area of Connecticut, but I will definitely look at other brands and give them a try!
The "water" is the natural juice from the meat. Keep it next time and cook it down like you did with the ground beef. I think you will appreciate the extra flavor. Thanks for the reviews!
Thanks Steve! Love the review. Seems strange that Keystone would send you the samples and then not communicate when you tried to reach them. Regardless - your cooked up recipes looked great!
I found your reviews and recipes interesting but was fascinated with Colton, so big already and such a serious smart kid and great helper (and guest reviewer). Congratulations!!
A while ago I bought a bunch of these canned meats for emergency food that I haven’t touched. They are going to expire next year so I was thrilled when your video popped up. I will definitely be trying those recipes. Chili dogs are my jam. Thank you!
I can meats sometimes and I’ve never had an issue with them. Hamburger always gets mushy in the canning process. I’ve never heard of a way to get around that but it works in a lot of recipes!! Great video! Those enchiladas were huge! L😂L almost more a footilada! I’m definitely gonna try that one!!
The ground beef wasn't exactly "mushy", but like I said, very reminiscent of Taco Bell meat (though I'm sure without nearly the amount of odd ingredients).
20+ years ago, before we gave up bread, our favorite sandwich was Libby's beef, Kraft white American ("Swiss")cheese slices, tomato & miracle whip, on a large onion-cheese roll. That meat had a very pleasant beef flavor, very close to leftover chunks from stew. It is canned in wheat flour gravy, tho'.
Thanks so much for this review! Every thought that went through my mind you actually verbalized. It’s good to know there’s is some decent canned meat product out there if needed. I would never have tried it without your review.
One of my favorite videos! I appreciate your open and honest reviews, especially with charming grandchildren! I will keep a few cans in the pantry for making your chicken nugget recipe
@@SeriousKeto- I live alone so I usually order their smaller size cans. I think it ends up a bit more expensive but I’m thinking about less waste if I have to go for a while w/o electricity - like after a hurricane, etc.
Hard to beat for the convenience and long term storage. All they do is put chunks of fresh meat in the can with a bit of salt. The meat is cooked as part of the canning process. Simple!
7 Ball jars, 1 large pack boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tsp salt, lids on and process 90 min … absolutely the best chicken ever …. Hamburger, pork butt, turkey, salmon…costs about 1.88 a quart to can your own at home like Gramma used to make❤
Right there with ya on the "dog food" imagery. The website states is is sold at Kroger and Meijer as well, so I will have to look for it. Thanks for braving this one for us! BTW: Colton added the unabashedly honest component to this when he offered varied opinions instead of a generic "It's good" on both segments.
Saw that brand at Walmart and bought a couple cans, even though I didn't need them. That's to encourage Walmart to stock more vendors that don't add sugar to their products. And, hey, it's canned meat. How cool is that? 😂
Wow, good to know. I would have stayed clear from that if I saw it in the store. It definitely has that Alpo look when you first opened the can. After it's cooked, I don't think you can tell the difference between canned and fresh cut meat.
I always think of cat food every time I open a can of tuna, so I understand your initial apprehension, lol. However, I like the idea of canned meats, especially the ground beef. I will keep an eye out for them. Thanks for posting.
@@SeriousKeto- WalMarts near me (Central Florida) don’t carry Keystone but I can order it from the WM site and they deliver for free. Shipping from the Keystone site was high.
love this steve. i will try some and also get some next year to have on hand in case of hurricane evacuation or power outage. btw, my walmart has some flavor prices that are outta da box but i see whatchu mean about amazon.
During the canning process of meats, it will essentially create a broth from teh meat. When the can cools down to room temperature the fat and broth will separate. Since the meat is cooked in the can, the natural water from the juices in the meat does not evaporate as it does when you cook meat on the stove or in the oven.
Thanks for the explanation.
I Love This meat
I live in northern Indiana in an Amish community. Our rural grocery stores always have canned meats from Grabill Country Meats Co. I've been using canned meats for over 30 years. I keep some in my food storage for quick meal prep.
@@vickig7033 Those are good meats! I prefer them over a lot of other ones.
Glad you appreciated the canned meats. I have back problems and unable to stand for any length of time. So I use it when I need to. Keystone is the best for beef chunks.❤
I too have chronic back issues that have left me with a 15 minute window before my leg goes numb. I’ve never tried tinned meat before so I think I will give it a go. I appreciate your post.
I got it right away, because the sliced beef was on sale at Walmart. I plan to stock up.
I have same bad back issues...i use a chair with casters to sit and move around kichen..lokking in fridge...or at stove cooking...its change things for me
Butterfield farms is great too !
"Keystone is the best for beef chunks."
Agree!
Unfortunately at Wal-mart it has now gone up to $6.45 lb
I felt the same about canned meats but I grew up in the 60s and those meats were actually terrible tasting. There are nights that i don't feel like cooking and now i will be buying this product. Please keep doing your reviews. I want as many choices as I can get of what to eat.
I don't know which I enjoyed more - watching how you cook common recipes I like or watching your reactions to the quality of the meat.
I can second his response. I rushed out and got the beef on sale at Walmart, and it's great!
Keystone Beef is awesome. Dump the entire contents (juice & fat included) into a saucepan. Simmer until all the juices are reabsorbed back into the meat, then use. The ground beef has a different texture than cooked fresh ground beef. We had a flood Aug. 23rd. I lost about $2,000 in Keystone and Graybill meat. My nephew makes bbq pork sandwiches with the pork. I've only had beef, chicken, and turkey. I live in Ohio, and it's more cost effective to buy from Walmart than directly from Keystone. The ingredient list sold me - beef, salt - nothing else.
Wow. Sorry to hear about your flood loss. ☹
Did the flood wash the canned meat away entirely, or did the cans just get wet? If they were just wet, I'd dry them off and eat them anyway. If the labels are gone, then you just have a surprise with each can.
@@bite-sizedshorts9635 It was floating in backed up sewer water. Touching anything was dangerous. It was an entire basement filled with sewer water. Mold and bacteria were growing at speeds faster than anyone could manage. The entire contents of the basement had to go. It was an overwhelming task.
I would not throw out the beef juice on the shredded beef can. That broth can be used with the Beef & Noodles dish. Thanks for all your recipes & tips!
The Keystone beef is great for 1-2 people, when you don't want to cook a whole beef roast. Hot beef sandwiches with mashed potatoes and gravy. Burritos. Beef and noodles. There are endless ways to use it.
The ingredients are beef and sea salt. Honestly, it would probably be difficult to find anything healthier and safer. Sometimes, I've wondered about some of the fresh meat I've seen at grocery stores,
@@dianeb5380 I have tried the canned chicken from this company, and I thought it was super. Haven’t tried the beef yet.
You mean like the Pink slime put in meats sold at the supermarket....lol
😂 “It actually doesn’t taste as dog foody as I was expecting.” Omg, I just love your honesty. 😂 Great review on canned meat that I’ve never seen anyone else even consider doing. 👍🏻Thanks, Steve!
That's what sold me on it when he made that remark.
I wonder why he'd even think it would taste like dog food. The hamburger is pure hamburger. Dog food contains other parts of the cow, as well as other ingredients. I also wonder how much dog food he's actually eaten.
I have a bunch of these in my emergency food supply. They are not cheap but I don't have the know-how to can my own in a safe manner. I buy chicken chunks from Sams, no sugar added, and I use them all the time in recipes and love the convenience they bring.
try canning your own! electric pressure canners make the process simple, and very cost effective.
Give home pressure canning a try. Rose Red Homestead has some great beginner canning instructions on her channel. I would not recommend electric pressure canners. They haven’t been fully tested to my satisfaction to avoid botulism risk but that’s just my opinion. Stovetop canning really isn’t scary or difficult.
Pressure canners available at Walmart, home Depot, Lowe's, all come with instruction book that also has recipes to get you started, you can learn anything, just start reading
We love the roast beef in a can. We used that in our semi truck all the time for dinner. It’s flavorful and tender. Yummy! We also buy the roast beef in a can from Costco. It’s also delicious.
"Doesn't smell as dog-foody as I expected".....LOL. I love your candid comments & opinions. Keep up the good work!
I hate his closed minded biases. Yuk
Thanks!
Thank you!
I love how it's not pet food but the kitty sure thinks it is 😀
@DavidBirney73 honestly,some of the food i feed my cat looks more appetizing than some people food i have eaten.
Cats know what's good, meat!
Thank you for trying these! I'm always on the hunt for good shelf-stable things to have on hand for bad weather when I don't feel like shopping. I also notice on their website that the sodium content in these is lower than a lot of canned meats, so that's a plus.
Thank you. I’m not a Keto person, but I’m not a basher either. I’m gonna go to my local Walmart to see if they have these meats. I recently became a Widower, this will help me. P. S. I hit the like button🙂.
Thumper heard the cans being opened and hung around for dinner!❤
Great reviews! Canned chicken and salmon are staples in our home, I’m excited to try the beef too!
@sunflowerrosem.8651 I need a couple good salmon recipes as every one I've tried seems too salty.
My significant other has been buying the smaller cans of chicken and beef for winter prep. I have made a few things with the roast beef that turned out great. I think I’ll have him start getting the Keystone ones from Walmart now. I want to try some of the ground beef.
Your cat thinks you are stealing its dinner. 😂 Seriously, I have a can of this beef, which I got at the food bank, on my shelf -- and I have been a little afraid of it. But after watching you take it on, I feel a little more confident about opening the can and setting to work. Your thought about chili dogs sounds spot on.
During Covid I bought some canned beef at Walmart (I don’t remember the brand)…but I held off trying it for a long time. Finally…I cooked it and added taco seasoning. OMG, it was good. I, too, was afraid of the dog-food analogy. I’ll definitely look into this brand! Thank you, Steve.
Your review of these products is believable, clear and to the point. Thank you! Great personality and communication skills 👍🏻👍🏻
I've never eaten commercial canned meat, except tuna and salmon, but I can beef and chicken often. There is always juice that is released from the meat during the high heat (240 degrees) processing. If the meat is fairly lean you don't get so much fat. It's not like fresh, but definitely good enough for a quick meal. No defrosting, no simmering.
Your shirts are often a hi-light of Your vids ☺️
I sometimes need send copy to my Son to explain them to me; but I always know they are funny somehow. 😍
I'm with You on dog food like canned meat but as You have shown us - they 'can' be handy to have around.
Thank You SO much as always & More blessings upon You & Yours through this holiday season & beyond!!
Never heard of this brand, so I appreciate you bringing it to my attention and the review (plus recipes)!!
Thank you for the review!!
On the ground beef drain the meat juice before putting in skillet with the hard fat and you’ll not find it mushy …. Also the canning process itself cooks the meats so the water in the cans is actual the meat;s own juices … you can freeze juices for cooking too …
So glad you explored the taste of the Keystone Canned food. I have been considering buying some as soon my husband and I retiring soon and I’d like some canned goods as we are not that close to town ( in a farming community). I think I will! 👍🏼😉
I like how you said: 'ground beef stuff'. When you opened the can & showed it to the camera, it reminded me of opening a can of corned beef hash from Mary's Kitchen. I wouldn't have dumped the liquid from the pulled pork down the drain because you don't know how greasy it is & there is the possibility of it clogging your pipes.
If it's liquid in the can, it isn't fat. The fat shows up as solids at the top of the can.
Great review! I pressure can meats at home whenever I find a great sale. A pint jar holds about 1 pound of whatever meat you’re canning. It’s very easy to do, and so convenient to have on hand! Thanks for all you do - I’m always encouraged by watching one of your videos.
Such great information to have... Thanks, Steve.
Thank you Sir ! The responses from you and your family on this told me all I needed to know as far as taste and the short simple recipes were perfect. Just what I was looking for. The added feature was the comments from the others so thanks to all.
Lakeside and crider are good brands too. The only ingredients are meat and salt. Some brands have too many preservatives and other ingredients.
Loved your review. I can my own beef stew and chicken using mason jars and a pressure canner. It makes the toughest beef super tender and is THE BEST convenience food. I can control the ingredients too - just meat and a bit of salt for flavor. That's it!
These seem such a good idea to stock up on in a pantry. Especially with winter coming and it might be hard to shop for fresh meats. Thank you, Steve!
Our cats don't really acknowledge my existence unless I'm opening a can of something, have string cheese or open a package of lunch meat... Or they can see the bottom of their food bowl...
Thumper, for whatever reason, really likes spicy food. He has no interest in anything fishy.
I sure got a kick out of your little taste testing assistant. I was wondering how good those meets were thank you so much for reviewing.
Iv😮been using the Keystone beef for quick soups and stews fir years, and the pork for barbecue like you did. Love to have them on hand when I don’t feel like cooking. I’m glad you reviewed the canned ground beef because I was Leary if it. Now I will keep that on hand as well. Your recipes looked delicious❤️
Hey can u tell me what part of the country ur in? State/town.
Do u have trouble finding it?
Like the supply is low?
I am glad that I saw this video. I have not seen these products before, but I will be looking for them.
Thanks! I really appreciate your reviewing this product. Going to have to buy some!
Thank you!
@@SeriousKeto you're welcome and my order of a few cans of this will be here on Saturday. :) (from Walmart)
Back in the 60s the folks on commodities received canned beef. Great camping food.
We never got that. We got plain flour, powdered milk, really thick peanut butter, and cheese. We never got any meat.
Keystone is our main brand we buy, especially the Beef. The only way to get any better is to Pressure Can it yourself, we do that too and it is worth doing too. But we are 70 now and it is easy to buy it as well. Test them all and be amazed! Peepers since 2012, enjoy! Be aware most canned beef’s retain a more reddish color, totally normal. Husband is a Diabetic and works great for him too!
Since these cans are saying no water added, I'm going to assume they canned the meat similar to when I can meat in mason jars at home. When I can meat I put the meat in raw, I will typically throw a little salt in there and then put them in the pressure canner. When I pull the jars out they are filled with the juices and what fat was in the meat. It's almost like magic when you haven't ever seen it done before, in fact, you might want to try it sometime. I was canning my own chicken when I was buying it in bulk and then I can the venison shanks since they are so sinewy and have all that connective tissue that canned in a pressure canner the meat just falls apart and makes for some great meat for chili and such. Growing up my mom would can chunks of beef and then for a quick dinner (totally not keto) she would put it in a pan to heat up, make the broth/juices into gravy and then would have mashed potatoes and another vegetable and dinner was served. I even remember a few times it was the canned meat and gravy and bread. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do and my mom was great at stretching the dollar but every so often meals were a little on the "lean" side so to speak. Anyway, I'm only a few minutes into the video so I'm going to watch the rest.
Keystone Meats is from my hometown. I grew up with them, they do fresh meats too! They supply burger patties to the favorite local hamburger joint in Lima, Ohio.
Your young son's stamp of approval has me sold. I've watched a few prepper videos where they talk about canned meats, but the thought always made me gag. Now I think I'll pick up a couple of cans for the stockpile.
@@ladyfingerhandmade I went into this a skeptic, but this stuff really won me over.
I like the keystone shredded beef. I can also get Hereford brand at my Walmart, which is very clean (just meat and salt) and smaller serving sizes. I, too, was pleasantly surprised!
I’m so glad I found this video on TH-cam. Your demonstrations of cooking and the reviews have encouraged me to take the leap and try the canned meat I have in my pantry. Thank you! BTW, I hope you gave that beautiful kitty leftovers of the meat (or some other kind of treat.)
Wow, this is great Steve! I have not tried canned meats for many of the reasons that you talked about so this is so helpful!! THANKS.
I love your wife's t-shirt. Too funny. My generation! 😂
I watched a video how Keystone makes these and what they use. I was instilled with great confidence in their simple and natural process along with their use of quality meats. I would feed this and have to my kids. Great video!
I went in hesitantly, but after trying these, I was really won over.
Good review. I wouldn’t have guessed that these would be any good! Impressive.
I'm a bit weirded out too - growing up (pretty poor) we got to eat such delicious as Vienna sausage and potted meat (whatever the heck that is). Glad it turned out well. Had to laugh at the insert of a cat food commercial, followed by the intense interest of your cat!
I have to admit I love Vienna sausage and potted meat. My grandmother also made "Bulk Sausage" on camping trips.
Steve, I was excited to see that you reviewed Keystone meat. I first ordered some after rave reviews from peppers. I was pleasantly surprised, too.
I appreciate you being the guinea pig because I would've never tried them
We can a lot of different meats every year. Everything but turkey. It’s lovely to pull a jar out for a quick meal. Plus, nobody can tell it’s not from the store. It’s also one heck of a lot less expensive than the store canned meats.
My DH had ALS and I used to make his food for his feeding tube and used the Keystone canned meats. They worked great to help make him healthy food, rather than the usual junk they want you to use in the feeding tube. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Never would have tried these but after your great review and those recipes, I am going to have to try these!
I was also impressed. The beef made a great fajita omelet.
I have used every kind of meat sold by Keystone and I am still alive. I have made Chicken and noodles, chili, BBQ beef sandwiches and the list goes on. These are minimally processed meat products, and I have never had a problem after using them for years.
I have had some go bad, but it was around the 8 year mark.
I Stopped Ordering From "Keystone"!! Most of the Cans Arrive Badly Dented. Have Called Customer Service many times and Complained, but to No Avail!! They Lost a Good Customer!!
@@gailcurl8663 a lot of walmarts carry it, and you can check for dents.
@@garymathena2125 does it have to be heated to be safe to eat? Or csn you eat it straight from the can in a pinch? When you have no access to cooking/heating options ?
@@Michelle-n7f You can definitely eat it cold in a pinch. It's much better reheated.
Have bought several of these at Walmart but became impossible to find after awhile … will have to check now
I'm so glad it was a success! I love to have "convenience " foods at the ready once the weather rolls in for winter. Thanks for bringing this to us... oddly enough I was looking at this very company about a month ago! Now I can make an informed decision! And it all passed the Colton and Terri tests! YAY!
Okay- so I got the pork- decided to try it before investing in a pantry full of canned meats so have turkey and beef on hand to try down the road-
Made one of my very best dishes- Green Chili-
Everything was a "convenience" ingredient- so- canned pork, jarred nopalitas ( and bonus this one comes with jalepenos right in with the cactus!)
Added my own pepper mixes - seasonings- onions etc- it was very easy and quick in the long run- AND bottom line it was serve worthy to my former son in law who being of Mexican descent taught me to make the dish in the first place.... this one is for you Mario!
Cannot wait to use the other canned meats in favorite dishes... thanks again!
OMGOODNESS! I laughed throughout this video 😂 I was scrolling through my video suggestions when the title caught my eye. I’ve collected lots of Keystone canned beef and ground meat since the beginning of Covid. But I’ve never opened any because I have the same feelings you had…I was scared of it! LOL! In my mind it was only going to be used before we starved to death 😮 Thanks SO much for being our Guinea pig! I’m really impressed. I need to take the plunge and sample a can. I’ll do an experiment on my husband. He’s squeamish about canned meats too. I bet he loves it! And, yes, I’ll let him know it’s canned…AFTER he brags on it 🤣
@@peggymarie2524 please let me know what you think after trying it. I was really pleasantly surprised.
Steve, I was chuckling at your title. I was wondering if you had found some canned possum. Yes, it is out there. But Keystone does have good canned meats and it is great for when you have a snow storm and there is no electricity to cook food. Warm it up near a fireplace in a cast iron skillet and you are good to go.
I don't know how I missed this when you posted it. This is awesome! I'm adding this to my once-a-month grocery shopping list. I have such a tiny freezer, buying meat is a challenge. Thanks!
We have a remote, off the grid, very small straw cabin. We plan to spend most of our retirement days there. I have been looking for ideas that limit fresh meat. Thank you so much. These look like winner recipes. I had a dog food opinion before about canned meat. Will try soon!
I don't know how I missed this video but I am glad to watch the review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks Steve! Like you, I've used (and enjoyed) the Kirkland canned chicken in recipes, but have always been reluctant to try other types of non-fish canned meats. With the cost of everything going up I'm going to give them a look-see. Your recipe suggestions always inspire me. ❤️
I'd say definitely try the beef. I just had a fajita omelet with it, and it was great!
@@CarbageMan - unfortunately there are no stores which carry the Keystone brand in my area of Connecticut, but I will definitely look at other brands and give them a try!
The "water" is the natural juice from the meat. Keep it next time and cook it down like you did with the ground beef. I think you will appreciate the extra flavor. Thanks for the reviews!
Lesson learned. 😉
Thank you for the review!! It really helps the rest of us not to waste our money if the hype isn’t worth it! Again, appreciated ❤
First video i see of yours. Now a fan. Subscribed!!! I am starting a Keto journey so tha k you for what you provide.
My heart skipped a beat because I thought you said "Not a fan". 😅
Anyhow, glad to have you here.
Thanks Steve! Love the review. Seems strange that Keystone would send you the samples and then not communicate when you tried to reach them. Regardless - your cooked up recipes looked great!
I wonder if their "influencer relations" person moved on from the company or something...
Have some of each in my prepping stores, but haven't eaten any yet. I rely on reviews like yours, so thanks for making the content!
I found your reviews and recipes interesting but was fascinated with Colton, so big already and such a serious smart kid and great helper (and guest reviewer). Congratulations!!
A while ago I bought a bunch of these canned meats for emergency food that I haven’t touched. They are going to expire next year so I was thrilled when your video popped up. I will definitely be trying those recipes. Chili dogs are my jam. Thank you!
‘We’re going to try tacos with the ground beef…..stuff” 😅
Keystone does not disappoint, the broths are good too!
You guys sold me on it
Thanks!
Thank you
I can meats sometimes and I’ve never had an issue with them. Hamburger always gets mushy in the canning process. I’ve never heard of a way to get around that but it works in a lot of recipes!! Great video! Those enchiladas were huge! L😂L almost more a footilada! I’m definitely gonna try that one!!
The ground beef wasn't exactly "mushy", but like I said, very reminiscent of Taco Bell meat (though I'm sure without nearly the amount of odd ingredients).
Try pre cooking your ground meat and pressure canning it. That seems to give the best texture that I've found.
Wow. So I started out this video with an audible “Ew”, but now I’m willing to try the shredded beef at least. 👊🏻
Thank you for the review. These would be handy for when you're not feeling well and need a quick meal.
20+ years ago, before we gave up bread, our favorite sandwich was Libby's beef, Kraft white American ("Swiss")cheese slices, tomato & miracle whip, on a large onion-cheese roll. That meat had a very pleasant beef flavor, very close to leftover chunks from stew. It is canned in wheat flour gravy, tho'.
That actually sounds really yummy, in a child of the 70s nostalgia way. 🙂
Great review, I have used the beef in the past to make a stew adding a can of mushrooms and some beef keto chow, it is very good.
Thanks so much for this review! Every thought that went through my mind you actually verbalized. It’s good to know there’s is some decent canned meat product out there if needed. I would never have tried it without your review.
One of my favorite videos! I appreciate your open and honest reviews, especially with charming grandchildren! I will keep a few cans in the pantry for making your chicken nugget recipe
Just be aware that there's enough in one of these cans to double the chicken nuggets recipe. 👍
@@SeriousKeto- I live alone so I usually order their smaller size cans. I think it ends up a bit more expensive but I’m thinking about less waste if I have to go for a while w/o electricity - like after a hurricane, etc.
Hard to beat for the convenience and long term storage. All they do is put chunks of fresh meat in the can with a bit of salt. The meat is cooked as part of the canning process. Simple!
7 Ball jars, 1 large pack boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tsp salt, lids on and process 90 min … absolutely the best chicken ever …. Hamburger, pork butt, turkey, salmon…costs about 1.88 a quart to can your own at home like Gramma used to make❤
I use the beef to make beef vegetable soup. Very good using lowcarb veggies. I’ll need to try the turkey and the pork. Quick and easy.
Thanks for taking on this testing!
Thank you for the reviews. I've been thinking about trying it but was scared it tasted bad. Glad to hear it's not.
@@jennifersimpson5094 glad I could help. 🙂
Right there with ya on the "dog food" imagery. The website states is is sold at Kroger and Meijer as well, so I will have to look for it. Thanks for braving this one for us! BTW: Colton added the unabashedly honest component to this when he offered varied opinions instead of a generic "It's good" on both segments.
Saw that brand at Walmart and bought a couple cans, even though I didn't need them. That's to encourage Walmart to stock more vendors that don't add sugar to their products. And, hey, it's canned meat. How cool is that? 😂
I buy it directly from Keystone as it's less expensive than Walmart
Wow, good to know. I would have stayed clear from that if I saw it in the store. It definitely has that Alpo look when you first opened the can. After it's cooked, I don't think you can tell the difference between canned and fresh cut meat.
I can vouch for the apparent freshness and savory taste. I made a fajita omelet with it this morning and it was great!
Thank You for sharing this information with us!!!! Good to know for future events!!!! ❤🤝🎯😉👍👍
I always think of cat food every time I open a can of tuna, so I understand your initial apprehension, lol. However, I like the idea of canned meats, especially the ground beef. I will keep an eye out for them. Thanks for posting.
I have the same anxiety/fears you do about these meats. Thank you so much for this video review!
Lol. When you opened the ground beef and said, "that looks a little bit creepy" I had to agree.
Thanks Steve ❤
Awesome video! The fact that you include non-Keto diet people is really telling of the product, especially a 4 year old child…💋🧚🏻♀️❤️🇺🇸
Online only? You make it look so very tasty, I need to try this.
It's available at a number of Walmarts. I'm not sure if they have a store finder on the Keystone website.
@@SeriousKeto- WalMarts near me (Central Florida) don’t carry Keystone but I can order it from the WM site and they deliver for free. Shipping from the Keystone site was high.
Here in Michigan it is in almost all the stores (Miejers, Krogers, Meynards, Ect).
love this steve. i will try some and also get some next year to have on hand in case of hurricane evacuation or power outage. btw, my walmart has some flavor prices that are outta da box but i see whatchu mean about amazon.
Thank you for the honest review. Nothing to be afraid of with only two ingredients (meat and sea salt) and your incredibly delicious recipes!