11 Foods To STOCKPILE That NEVER Expire!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2024
- Welcome to our channel! In this video, I will be sharing with you the top 11 foods that you should consider stockpiling for your long-term food storage. Whether you're a prepper, looking to be prepared for any situation, or simply want to have a well-stocked pantry, these shelf-stable foods are essential.
When it comes to food to stockpile, you want to ensure that you have items that (Almost) never expire. That's why we have put together this list of long-lasting and survival-friendly options. From canned goods to dry staples, we have you covered with the best-preparedness food storage options.
Our carefully curated selection includes items that are not only durable but also nutrient-dense. I understand the importance of having a well-rounded diet even in emergency situations. So, you can be confident that the foods we recommend will keep you nourished and energized.
Throughout this video, I provide detailed insights into each food item, including their nutritional value, storage tips, and versatility in various recipes. I have been building up my personal long term food storage for a while, so you can feel confident in your choices when it comes to building your stockpile.
By the end of this video, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the best foods to consider for your long-term food storage needs. So, join us as we explore the world of shelf-stable, long-lasting, and delicious foods that will keep you prepared for any situation.
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0:00 Intro
1:13 Salt, Sugar & Honey
3:33 Canned Meat
5:06 White Rice
6:04 Pasta & Noodles
7:50 Beans
8:50 Canned Fruits & Vegetables
10:00 Alcohol
11:14 Rolled Oats
12:03 Powdered Milk
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Long shelf-life items - Salt, sugar, maple syrup, honey, salt, sugar, pure vanilla extract, tea, instant coffee, oxo cubes, cornstarch, baking soda, oatmeal, spices, unsweetened Kool aide, Jello, pasta, vinegar, apple cider vinegar, cocoa, skim milk powder, rice, beans, lentils, split peas, canned foods. Do not vacuum seal any sugar or salt. Try to purchase tomato sauces or pureed tomatoes in jars. The acidity in tomatoes will destroy cans over a long period of time.
Instant coffee isn't shelf stable long term, a year or two after serving by date it solidifies into a hard rock instead of granule powder.
Why not vacuumed seal?
Scratch instant coffee if you can roast your own. The grand children will be enjoying green bean coffee as long as it's stored correctly and they have the fuel to roast. Yankee Prepper guide to coffee shelf life, You tube
I just opened an instsnt coffee dated 2003 no problems tasted greay
Disagree on the tea. I've had an unopened tin of Twinings Earl Grey from 2010, opened in this Christmas, tasted off.
Brothers and sisters don't forget one item if you have all those canned goods please don't forget the good can opener and some spares extras
Or worse case, You can just find a sidewalk and rub one end on it until it's able to be opened.
f you have an army surplus store inyour area, pick up some P-38 openers and keep them in kitchen, maybe a couple on keychains, etc. Usually a dollar or less.
@@jimamos7984 The field ration eating device (FRED) is an Australian eating utensil and multi-tool that serves as a combination of a can opener, bottle opener, and spoon. I served in the Australian Army 30 years ago, and I still have a few of them.
The old school ones that don't foul like the the new style.
@@andrewstrongman305 Nice. Even though not Australian, I still thank you for your service.
With powdered milk after you make it Do Not drink right away it will taste like chalk, Let it set in a nice cool place for at least 6 hours if you can. It will Taste so much better. Thanks for the video you Rock.
A tiny amount of sugar improves the flavor of one brand of tasteless milk I've tried. That is, maybe one quarter teaspoon per cup. If you detect the sugary flavor, then even that is too much.
Some people don't realize milk has a sweet but undetectable flavor which probably has been processed out with that one brand of powdered milk. Flavor is also improved by using about 50 % more powder than recommended.
I have heard a couple drops of vanilla helps with the taste..along with it being cold.
We had some of that surplus powdered milk when my Dad got laid off from work.
No food stamps in those days.
Anyway that stuff was yucky. Sometimes Mom would put a drop of vanilla in it to kill the taste.
@@pamelacoles7140 Instant powdered milk is best used in recipes that require it, like making pancakes or bread. Final product definitely tastes richer than using plain water as a substitute.
👍 thanks
In 1979 in the Army I was issued C rations dated 1952! They tasted great especially the canned peaches and fruit cocktail.
The MRE's I ate in 1985 had been packaged in the early 70's...and they were (mostly) delicious.
Boned chicken or turkey, dump salt packet on, yum yum
Chicken- ala- King was the best!@@InfinitySquared79
As a 15 year-old Australian Army Cadet in 1990, all of our issued belts, webbing, backpacks, and things like that, were from Vietnam-era stockpiles not yet sent to the surplus stores.
Every year, we had an Annual Camp where all of the Cadet Units in the state got together at an Army base for a couple of weeks of large-scale exercises and competition. How do you feed 10,000 teenagers for a week? With 20-30 year-old ration packs.
One kid got some maggots in his tin of cheese (which caused an argument about 20 year-old maggots) but aside from that the only issues we had beyond the initial gag-reflex was the occasional sachet of cordial, coffee, or something, being damaged enough for moisture to get in.
Annual Camp 1990 coincided with the beginning of Desert Storm, and it wasn't lost on us that all of our food and gear was from the Vietnam War. We came to the conclusion that we were eating leftovers, and the guys heading to Iraq were getting fresh stuff. That's what 'surplus' means, right? It made sense.
Then, in about 2006, a friend that had been deployed as a medic on a few peacekeeping operations but hadn't yet gone to Afghanistan, had a couple of beers and got into a pissing match with someone over whether Australia or America had the more incompetent military (lowest bidder kind of stuff). One of her points was that she had to eat 20 year-old rat packs and that "not even Americans are THAT cheap!". She later conceded that the US military really does cut more corners than Australia's but not by much.
Thank you for your service.
i love how many people in the comments section try in to throw some advise/tips! really helpful ... let's help together survive any troubles in life... i pray for more blessings and love to all of you! :)
PLAY THE LOTTO!!!!
Don't forget that when food actually spoils, it can be repurposed in baiting for lower end mammals and fish baits. Many of nature's scavengers can be consumed after proper cooking. As far as storage foods, I buy vinegar packed pickles in glass jars because they seem to last forever and can repurpose the jar for future items. Many forget that you still own the container and it has various productive uses.
Great point!
Here, the main use of what has become garbage, is give it to the chickens. Most of it is a treat for them. But, I'd imagine that doing this has some limitations as to "how spoiled is it".
Eat ze bugs!
@@TheBugOutLocationgd am pm from Philippines 🇵🇭 and my religion is INC 🇮🇹 thank you
Where I live, dogs are sentient beings by law, and many dogs also eat poop. So, I'm going to try it before I contest it. (It just occurred to me that I haven't read any news that completely confirms if gorillas, apes, etc. have been declared as sentient beings or not (and many of them also eat poop).
Don't forget that rolled oats can be used to bulk up meat dishes, added to breads for extra nutrition, and have complex carbs (needed in high-stress or activity situations). 1 C of oatmeal contains 28 g of carbs...this is why it's a fave of my husband who's extremely active and needs those carbs as an athlete and Army senior NCO, who at 58, can still smoke privates at more than 25 years his junior.
1. Salt
2. Sugar
3. Honey
4. Canned meat
5. White rice
6. Durum wheat pasta
7. Beans
8. Canned fruit & veggies
9. Alcohol
10. Rolled Oats
11. Powdered Milk
Store dry foods in 5 gallon buckets in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Your welcome!
@@Kernica1 I found them on Amazon.
Where do you get the Mylar bags? Are they expensive? Can storing food in clean glass jars with screw-top lids work as well?
@@darleneengebretsen1468 I got some from Amazon - but they're tricky. They didn't all work.
Storing in mylar protects the contents from light degradation. Storing the bags in a bucket is for convenience as well as protecting the bags from accidentally being torn open. Jars work for a lot of storage, but very long term storage should be done in mylar. Also, if you drop a mylar bag it won't shatter like a jar will, and is also easier to pack in a bucket.
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Yes, thank you!! You're the best!
Top tip for preppers: Don't throw out food. -Are you gonna throw out food when armageddon hits? EAT IT!
Your food stash is not supposed to be untouched until the day armageddon comes. You are supposed to live off it continuously and keep restocking from the other end.
Eat your foods before they expire. Restock whatever you need.
That way you can be sure to have use of it.
There is no point in having stored foods just for them to spoil... and when armageddon comes half your food will already be close to going bad...
Another Tip: Canned foods can keep and be eaten waaaay longer than the printed date of expiration... just make sure the containers are not damaged. Basicly they are sterile containers so they will always be able to be eaten... but they might taste funny and be of little nutritional value... Same basicly applies for pasta and dried stuff like flour and corn.
12 months before due to throw eat food or give to food banks
Flour will go rancid
corn goes manky after a while?? I've had corn in my fridge a few weeks then it went all mushy n slimy
Personally, I hope I'm not here when armageddon hits. It will be literally hell on earth.
@@tedd8055 earth is hell on earth... heaven and hell does not exist. We are living both simultaniously.
As noted below, avoid or be wary of any canned product that is high in acid, such as tomatoes, pineapple or citrus. I was in the grocery business and saw many of those canned products go bad on the shelf in stores that didn't rotate stock.
Right. I have opened up couple year old cans and the can's interior protective coating was oxidized. I have opened up 5 year old cans of spam and chicken that have a white protective coating, with no visible oxidation, or degradation of the can lining. The meat had no noticeable tastes. Acrylic and Polymer non BPA epoxies last a good amount of time.
On a note, stay away from anything stored in plastic, including plastic bottles of honey or water. Plastic degrades over time, and I have noticed cereal will smell like plastic.
Store these foods in glass
@@Chilltothend Plastic always breaks down, especially in sunlight. It also deposits micro-contaminant particles into the food over time. The Recommendation constantly in this video to store in Mylar is not a great one. Best choice for storage of any food item is glass. Old fashioned sterilized Mason Jars (which can be acquired in different sizes, I have ones I use that are gallon sized for storing grains and pastas) are the best choice.
acidic stuff is better stored in glass if its meant for a looong time
Yes. I have noticed that many foods stored in plastic taste rancid after a long while. @@Chilltothend
We drink a ton of coffee so we always have empty snap-lid plastic containers around. They can provide an extra layer of protection for bags of grain, noodles, powders, etc. The lids can be taped to aid with sealing and they make shelf-stacking much easier than bags.
A note on rolled oats: If you have nothing else, rolled oats is a decent thickener for soups and stews.
also great for adding to ground beef in burger patties or meatloaf, too. Great way to make the most of a limited budget.
@@Fools_Requiem Yup.
@@Fools_Requiem Dad used to call them welfare burgers lol
@@jessetate3110 Surprising how damn tasty good some of those "Depression recipes" are though. My mom (who grew up during the Blitzkrieg in WWII London) would put baked beans on buttered toast and we'd scarf that stuff down and lick the plate. She's fry up this thing out of leftovers she called "Bubble and Squeak".: She's make crispy fried patties that we'd dip in ketchup. I miss you terribly, Mom!
@@unwilligeeinzelganger5404 Mums are awesome.
I also store a small container of "barter items" that can be made into kits, if ever needed. Individually packaged salt, pepper, sugar, instant coffee, matches, lighters, small bottles of honey, hard candies, toiletries.
Johnathan Hollerman (he is who you'll want to listen to), says NEVER barter with food. I agree having heard him discuss it. Starving people now know you have food. It sucks, but it may just be suicide to barter with food.
Barter with assorted sizes of batteries instead.
@@KW-jq5je it depends how many they are and how dangerous they are,besides if you can hold of 10 people,good luck to you.
@@KW-jq5je also ammo, imagine giving complete strangers the power of life and death, utterly insane...
Booze is a good barterable item
Helpful hint: never buy canned tomatoes, tomato paste or tomato sauce. They are highly acidic and if stored where it gets warm/hot can and will explode over time by being exposed to the metal even in a plastic lined metal can. Always buy shelf stable tomato based products jarred in glass. They keep well if not roughly handled and make a bland survival diet much more enjoyable, just not from cans. I am better prepared now than ever and current event signs all show that it is prudent to do so. Don't let yourself get complacent and end up with your kids looking to you for food when there is none available. That could happen tomorrow. I had to have the talk with my teenage daughter. I was stocking more water and she thought it excessive. I asked her how long she thought she could live without water if the faucet did not work. She shrugged. I said, "3 days, today is Saturday and you would die by Tuesday!" It shocked her. I showed her online. She has never doubted me again. We built excellent GOOD/BOB/SAHB and she esgerly learned how to find the right firewood and a dozen ways to start a fire. She always has a pocket survival kit on her. She practices tasks with her small and large knives. She does not bury her face in her phone when outside, she instead practices situational awareness. She is a young adult woman now and I am so damn proud of her. Good luck to all!
My mom pretty much beat that into my head growing up... water is life. At my age now 71, I stockpile water everywhere around my house. Thank you 👑
What about metal lids? Won't the acids affect the lids as they do the cans?
Acronyms, acronyms, couldn,t find yours. bug out bag...
Better to can your own tomato products in jars. Will last forever in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Girls need to be taught these things as well as boys. Good for you!
People, don't be scared off from stockpiling basic foods just because you don't have all the extras mentioned on so many survival sites. I have pasta in it's original bag that's over 10 years old in a clean dry cupboard. No special packaging or anything. It cooks up normal every time and tastes great. Pinto beans, all dry beans and lentils, white and brown rice, same. Keep in as cool and dark place as possible and as stated, rotate, rotate, rotate. For LONG term storage, don't bother with items that are pre-seasoned like Knorr pasta and rice meals, flavored instant potatoes etc. They spoil after a year or so. Keep your herbs and seasonings separate. Cheap (like Wyler's) Chicken and beef bouillon cubes will last forever if kept tightly sealed in dry locations. Soak for 20 minutes or so or toss into your sauce or soup kettle. Since space is always a premium when you prep, you really only need a few seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic, bouillon cubes and some cayenne pepper for your savory flavors with sugar, cinnamon powder and bakers cocoa powder for your sweet flavors, most people are good to go. Whole grains are best but be realistic in how you will actually use them. Store the basics and don't try to secure a whole grocery store. It can be a deterrent because it becomes overwhelming.
It's nice to have all those extra niceties to store food like oxygen absorbers, special sealers and such but if you do it correctly you don't need to have the extra expense. Also, DO NOT STORE DRY FOODS UNDER YOUR BED. Under beds can have a lot of moisture unless you run a dehumidifier and/or a fan. I have actually had leather shoes and belts become moldy that were under my bed for long periods of time.
And one thing not food related is I always have in every BOB, coat and vehicle are the large handkerchiefs or tea towel. They can be used to tie hair back, strain food, filter water or be used as a dust mask or a scarf to cover ears or save head, neck and face from sunburn.
don't forget simple cooking utensils, there are collapsible measuring cups, a sturdy cutting board w/a fluids gutter & spikes to hold items stable, meat or veg. an old fashioned grinder/mincer pref. metal, clamp on table type , with asst. types of discs, a ricer, take it & leave the colander home. a folding step stool , reach what you need yourself, when you need it, also acts as a seat or a work surface or to clamp that grinder on! a simple spring scale with a tray
A can opener could be valuable too. I stock food in case of natural events, such as a heavy storm that knocks out the power grid for an extended period of time. I have lived through a two-week blackout, and two weeks alone can really open your eyes.
Silk cloth is best tho more expensive….salt in small restaurant packets can be money….
@@daviddilley538 Thrift stores are a great place to look.
Thank you for your advice. As English is not my native language I wonder what do you mean when you write “rotate”? Like physically moving round or use the old one and buy new?
I store dry goods like beans, lentils and rice in half gallon canning jars. During lockdown I was making soups with 20+ year old beans and lentils. I like to keep a variety so I don’t get tired of the same old thing. If you’re lactose intolerant, like me, there are a variety of milk substitutes that come in powdered forms.
Lactose intolerance is very important to consider. I can't imagine a world where there would not at least have some form of dairy substitutes. A common comfort food is mac and cheese, so, if that's what's on the menu for the group - but you have even one lactose intolerant person, then you get a divided group, which is not good in a survival situation.
Also, lactose "free" products have a much longer shelf life.
How u manage to control beetles 🪲. In lentils and beans?
@@abutalhasiddique6287 For my part, I simply seal away my beans and lentils in something too tough for them to gnaw through. In the kitchen, that's as simple as a re-purposed ice cream or cottage cheese container (depending on how much I have in the cupboard).
For my seasonal pantry, the heavy-grade plastic bags that many brands of rice come in will do the job. If you have mice or other larger pests: storing in 20 liter HDPE (plastic) buckets with lids will keep out anything short of bears or really determined rats. Edit: If you DO have really determined rats, you'll probably want to go with glass storage jars, which their teeth won't be able to get a grip on.
For long-term storage, it's like the man says in the video: sealed mylar bags with oxygen absorbers, inside sealed HDPE buckets. If you have the means: sealed cans (with oxygen absorbers) are even better.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28
All Mixed spices (you can mix your own.. it can be whole or grounded), these include turmeric,, garam masala, clover, black pepper, sage, saffron, mint, bayleaf (good for flavor with rice) Cardamom, Rosemary, mustard seeds, poppy seeds, Parsley, peppermint, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, Paprika, lemongrass,. Basil, Oregano, dill, Thyme, Mace, Sesame seed.. also keep a homemade remedy booklet of the uses for alternative medication or mixing of side dishes, of the listed spices along with which grows in which season/months and when to get its seeds (wild or grown indoors)
I have heard it said that archeologists have found jars of honey in Egyptian ruins that had crystallized, but once heated up, it reliquifed and was perfectly safe to eat.
honey is the ONLY food that doesnt spoil
@@shared-valueWhat about salt and sugar?
You can eat honey just the way it is. I don’t want to eat salt by itself and as much as I do like sweet things, I’m not going to eat sugar by itself!!!
Oh, and one other thing, nothing can survive/grow without bees! If bees disappear, everything else will also disappear!!
@sandybruce9092 Eating sugar straight isn’t ideal, but it can save your life by giving your body the calories it needs. It doesn’t supply all necessary vitamins and minerals, but it’s a lifesaver if you have nothing else to eat.
My family lived through the Holodomor famine prior to immigration to North America. No such thing as spoiled or expired food in those conditions.
I’m glad you and your family made it here, my friend.
Somehow I feel that this should be explicitly reminded to the general public, considering the current world affairs. Looks like history repeating itself, in its grotesque manner.
I agree, so much unnecessary food waste it is absolutely disgusting. Those that do it should be ashamed of themselves and definitely be reminded
@@direfox6095 well if you listen to a college kid apparently now their taught that it was the kulak class(landowner farmers) that hoarded and hide the grain causing the famine NOT Stalin…insanity. First off the NKVD can find a single man yet not literally tons and tons of grain supposedly hoarded and hidden. The storage of enough grain to have a famine is massive. Secondly yes farmers held back grain from the govt. You’d have to and it would be the best quality of the crop you grew…why? So you have grain to plant next year and so that it all germinates and grows. And lastly look to Russian grain exports during the time of the “famine” they are massive as Stalin needed cash ti build his glorious new regime.
The trash they teach kids these days is merely propaganda straight from their socialist handlers.
So did my family
I have always been criticized for consuming "expired" canned foods when I was rotating foods in my pantry. Now i know for sure it was safe to do so.
except they taste like tin cans
The "Best By" date is not an expiration date. As some people in this section have already pointed out: canned goods can last for YEARS beyond what many people think. Local food pantries will tell you they regard the "expiration" to be a year beyond the BB date. Examine the condition of the can: if it's bulging, leaking or is rusting around the seal(s), throw it out. Otherwise, open, look carefully at the contents for signs of mold, and smell the contents. Practice this method with ALL your packaged and canned goods, regardless of whether they're within or out of date. Knowing the look and smell of a "fresh" can of tomatoes is a point of reference for checking the look and smell of an old can.
my wif throws out everything on the exp. dates. I have told her not to go by those dates. But she is adament about it ! I try to hide some cans and jars. She drives me nuts ! But she is my sweetie pie, a hard worker and loves my cooking !
Expiration dates on foods didn't exist when I was a kid. They didn't start to be seen until the 1970s because consumer advocates complained about the lack of assurances that packaged foods were still safe and edible at the time they were purchased. They were too s t u p i d to know what we knew before the 70s.
It really sabotages my self-esteem when I realized I was one of those throwing out "expired" cans. I see things so differently now.
I didn't personally learn anything new from the video, but I really like the way you presented it and I'm sure a lot of people who are new to the topic will profit from it. So a big thumbs up!
FYI, evaporated milk won't last indefinitely but it's great to always have some for cooking. You just use 1/2 evaporated milk and 1/2 water. You can't tell the difference. I rarely have milk in the refrigerator so, when I need it to cook, I always have it on hand. :)
Thanks. I need to try that.
Great video, with lots of useful information. In 1980 I was doing basic training in the British Army. During a training exercise we received field rations. Inside these small boxes there was a tin of salmon that tasted fine. The canned date was April 1963..!None of us got sick.
it is interesting that I actually keep a lot of those supplies around anyways. Being poor has proven to be a disaster in itself.
Tips for canned stuff is also to avoid the cans with easy open pull tabs and such, as that score line is also a weak point, and the can can corrode through there, with the product then being contaminated. Can storage best is to dip them in hot wax, as this provides an extra layer of protection, and then place in a mylar bag and seal, to keep the wax from being degraded. The military does this with parts, and I have opened bags that were placed in storage 50 years before, with natural rubber parts, that were as flexible and pliable as the day they were made.
I have a ? for you. Are you saying to dip the CANS in hot wax and then place it in a mylar bag? All cans or just the ones w pull tabs. I'm very interested in using hot wax to keep bacteria out. My Mom used to make a jam and she would pour hot wax on the top so it stayed fresh. But she didn't use lids; she poured the hot wax directly on the top of the jar. We had no problems w bacteria but it was very difficult to get that wax off in order to get to the jam 😂
@@cindytucker3065 The wax is to both seal the outside of the can and to sterilise them, which is good with all cans, then the sealed mylar bag to keep the wax layer intact. Sealing with wax is common, though it is not as effective, as the wax layer will crack around the edges, or will allow the liquid to move, unlike a lid and cap. Most jam is too dry to have bacteria in it, plus has preservative as well, but wax is only a short term protection, you need to use a proper sterile canning jar and lid to get a good seal, and those dipping the top in hot wax provides an extra barrier as well.
@@SeanBZA Thank you!!!
Thanks for your service and the tip about the pull open tabs!
Thanks, I didn't think about pop top cans being less safe over time.
Alcohol like vodka, rum, brandy is also a great way to preserve fresh fruits like berries, orange, apple, pear slices, and also dried fruits like raisins. Just place it in a sealed glass jar, add sugar and allow it to rest in a cool, dark place for a few months. 'Makes a great appartif and the drained fruit can be used in tea breads.
Everclear is the best option, more than twice the alcohol by volume of regular vodka (and normal liquor) and easily diluted with water. It’s much more efficient when it comes to storage space!
@@Sniperboy5551 Yeah, but I'd much rather eat brandied pears than pears soaked in Everclear! ;)
I keep powdered milk and condensed milk around anyway. I only need a little milk here and there for recipes, and both of them last forever and you can turn into normal milk at any time. (The trick with powdered milk is to not use it right away, mix it and put it in the fridge for a little while before using it.)
I always have some on hand too
I grew up with powdered milk and no fridge. My mom used to add a tiny pinch of salt and some vanilla flavoring to it to make it taste better. Mostly though we would make it into hot chocolate.
Good list I’ve been active in this kind of thing for about 40 years. Some call me a prepper, but whatever.
Observations:
- Agree with the product selections.
- Mylar bags in buckets with gamma seal lids are awesome.
- Most folks live fairly close to a Home Storage Center operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
- Anyone can purchase food there, most products are in #10 cans properly sealed with O2 absorbers.
- You’re best off purchasing honey from local beekeepers; the local flowers offer you some benefits for anti-allergens.
- If you can’t do that, you’re missing a little bit of benefit, but it’s ok.
I have a crazy honey story. My dad grew up on a farm in Idaho. His mom cooked 3 meals a day on a wood-fired Ben Franklin type stove. She kept a #10 Maxwell House can on the back of the stove filled with honey to keep it liquid. During spring cleaning one year, she swapped out the can and discovered a sort of mummified mouse at the bottom. The antibacterial properties of honey apparently kept them from being sick for however long it had been in there.
Also, my wife is a wound care nurse and uses medical-grade honey (special bees) to help heal wounds.
Special Bees? Really? My dad was a beekeeper as a child and after he retired…bees are bees….all special…
Something similar happened to my family, when a mouse crept into our granulated sugar. The sugar desiccated it just like a piece of salted meat, and we didn't notice anything amiss until the morning coffee spoon dug it out.
they should have covered the honey can with some kind of mouse proof holes. They can squeeze through the smallest openings. As long as their head can go first.
Agreed. Any honey will keep wounds bacteria free, and helps heal wounds. You can also do a tablespoon daily if you have a sore throat, cold or flu.
Hey, don't forget, if you're in a survival situation, you'll also need to protect your food. So get over any issues you have with guns or anything else violent. The people who didn't prepare will be looking for you, and they WILL have weapons.
The paranoia is strong in this one...
@@JonasRosenven - Keep doing what you're doing. I helped a friend move, and he had 220 pounds of sugar, in five pound bags, in his basement, to go along with 20 five gallon jugs of water. I stopped, the moment I saw his basement. Nope.
Buy rat poison to put in the food for the thieves to take then have your real stash hidden
Sad, but true.
Yes, I agree. People can become monsters when starving or frightened. Self defense by any means will save your bacon ! (no pun intended)
Vinegar, baking soda and different spices can also be used for long term storage.
Great additions. Thanks!
What baking soda for and what would you use Vinegar for?
@@FogGoblinYou can mix the two in a lidded container and watch it blow the top off. Great fun for the kids!!😂
@@FogGoblin both have more uses than i can be bothered to state.
@@FogGoblinbaking soda and vinegar can be used for food preservation, food preparation, and for cleaning
Everyone should keep a good pantry of canned foods. As for fruits and vegetables, I recommend getting some of them freeze-dried in no. 10 cans. This is pricier, but it also turns many of them into a tasty grab-and-eat snack. Freeze dried peas and carrots are naturally sweet and tasty right out of the can with a few sips of water. Many other things that you would normally not consider a snack can be as well. Freeze dried apple chips are so tasty that they are sold that way in small packages as a snack.
Freeze dried is also highly nutritious compared to canned fruits and vegetables.
What if they shut down the electricity one day? The frozen food will be useless.
I bought some of those long term SHTF meals for my family and they're good for 25 - 30 years. At my age they will outlast me but if they make my family members feel safe and if they actually come to good use one day, well, then they were all worth the money. After watching this video, it's interesting to see that you can create your own stored foods that can last quite a long time and would be much cheaper to buy, you just have to do a little bit of legwork to make sure they're stored properly. Great video, thanks for the information.
Oh, just a thought about pepper. We take that for granted now, but 200-300 years ago, black pepper changed hands at equal weight of gold. After the SHTF and everything shuts down, I wonder how long before that becomes super valuable.
I think that if SHTF, people will have much bigger things to worry about than pepper. I get your point and you may very well be correct, but weapons and ammo will always be more valuable than spices.
great idea, my daughter said we all should buy alcohol, gin, vodka, whiskey,rum etc. for Trading purposes....
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More like 2000 to 1000 years ago. Pepper's price began falling when merchant ships discovered that you could sail around Africa to get to India instead of over land. Unless someone closes the Panama and Suez canals and grounds all airplanes it is probably not happening quickly.
I store white rice in large glass jars and always add a bay leaf to deter any insects which might be in the rice, I store rolled oats like this too. Dried Chicpeas/carbanzo are good to store as you can grind them and use as flour. I also store dried potato flakes.
Chickpeas are a complete protein also, so excellent choice,
I put rice, beans, etc. in the freezer for several days to make sure any bugs are dead.
I bought a lb of bay leaves. As it turns out, thats like 47,898, bay leaves
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Use heat sealable mylar barrier bags with oxygen absorbers. The absorbers suck all the breathable oxygen out of the bag, the bugs suffocate and never hatch. Cool, eh?
I always eat out of date tinned and packet food. Not cos I'm a prepper. But because I'm frugal. I've eaten packet rice that's 15 years out of date that was at the back of my pantry. It tasted just as good as new. I've started stockpiling food now ever since covid. The one thing you never mentioned (aside from salt sugar and honey) is seasonings and herbs to make flavour. Although I know they'll not keep their flavour very long but some is better than none. By the way, I used powdered milk that was 10 years old. It has set solid like stone so I dug it out the tin and put it in my blender. That returned it to fine powder. Tasted just as good as new. Xx
Yes, except that powdered milk never tastes good to start with. I remember that from childhood. It will help to keep you alive though.
@@darleneengebretsen1468 Use about a third more than it calls for and get it good and cold in the fridge.
Great video, I’d add that alcohol is far more important than people think! It’s actually the best thing that humans discovered and used to make water potable, thanks to our weak stomach acid we can be affected so easily by even the smallest amount of contaminated water. And yes boiling is far better for making potable water there are times when that isn’t possible! Other uses of alcohol are lamp fuel and diesel engine fuel, as long as it’s an older diesel engine it will run.
100% agree that storing things of multi use is the best that can be achieved, just a case of trying to get the best for the area you’re in. I’m in the UK so slightly different for me
Alcohol is also great to barter with.
A lot of newer gasoline cars will also run on E85 (85% ethanol)
Our stomach acid is definitely not weak. It's not going to kill every infection in your body, but it will digest almost anything.
Put my expensive vodka in an engine ? NO WAY !
I really liked that this is made by a real person and with care and proper research. So many and I've seen MANY of these type of videos on YT are just script junk thrown together for clicks with no care to the substance or accuracy of the information. Then almost always narrated by an electronic voice. Not this one! WELL DONE! Thank you for your hard work and accurate info! Oh and one more thing.....WHAT? NO TWINKIES?? LOL!
Haha! Thanks!
All of this is academic. If something really happened, society would revert to the wild, wild, west. If people found out that you had food and they wanted it, they would take it. By any means necessary.
Hence most preppers also have their 2nd Amendment supplies at hand tool.@@user-jf9zz2jl5q
I've had freeze dried Twinkies and they were good.
@@happydays1336I need to try that!
White rice, dry pinto beans, pasta, corn meal, grits, all purpose flour can last years in the packaging they are bought in. The most economical food prep is to have a year or 2 supply and to top up as you use these food staples. Use the oldest first and keep rotating new in to replace what has been consumed. Simple, learn to bake & cook with these. And save the fancy Mylar bags & oxy absorbers for when you have too much money. Many folks break the bank storing food long term, they don't even know how to cook. Your fridge or freezer is good storage for flours & meals, keeps em fresher longer. This way you can enjoy what you know you like, and not just be sitting on $$$ worth of food that might never get eaten. Get a pressure canner for meats on sale to complete your food preps. Proteins and carbs.
Absolutely agree. All dry goods, sugars are in ziplocs in my frig. My pasta goes in frig for a week or so then ziploced and into pantry. I even have ziploc of restaurant condiments 😂😂
Would have been nice to include info on dried foods - fruit, jerky, seaweed, whole chilis, dried fish, etc.
Side Note on the canned goods BB/EXP dates, there are a couple exceptions when it comes to canned goods lasting so far past their dates, acidity. canned goods like tomato pastes/sauces, and pineapple have such high acidity that they often are bad pretty close to those dates, in my personal experience. (without damages to the cans) had both tomato paste and pineapple chunk cans literally explode upon opening in the past and both were only slightly past their dates and in good condition/stored propperly.
I was in the Army in the early eighties and the rations we got in the field were from the Vietnam war. The rations included tinned cheese, chocolate and varios nut bars. The only issue was not being able to sh#t for a week.
I recently went to use a stored can of Manwich that was expired for only 6 months. I noticed three little black dots on the top of the can near where you put the can opener blade so I tried washing them off. It turns out they were pits where the sauce ate through the can. It was the last one I had so it wasn't a giant loss but I trashed the can because I didn't even dare to open it.
My tomato paste always explodes but it tastes and looks good.
What about in glass jars is that safer
@@nannytimes5nlovethem824 yes. Glass is the best. It doesn't react with acidic foods.
@The Bug Out Location I'd like to add 3 more items to your list: Coffee beans, tea, and dark chocolate ( specifically dark chocolate). Coffee beans, much like the powdered milk expressed in your video. When stored in a mylar bag, at normal temperature, and away from moisture can last for years. Tea, explorers used to keep on hand because of its versatility and longevity. Dark chocolate, because of its high PH. I'd also like to make an addendum to your alcohol fact. Anything 80 proof or higher is flammable, which adds another reason to keep alcohol around. Great video btw.
Avoid dark chocolate. It's high in cadmium & lead.
@@LikaLarukuthat's a bonus!
You could make a lead acid battery, or with a few nickels, a NiCad one.
@@LikaLaruku If youve got liver problems dark chocolate is an aid to repair.
@@LikaLaruku What is your source of that data?
I always have dried dates and dried raisins on hand! Maple syrup! and baking powder, soda and yeast, flour for baking. I can most of my food myself!
You can add a pitted fresh date to a smoothie to naturally sweeten it.
Excellent video. So few videos get into the specifics of the way we actually Bug In with our preparations. And it comes in real handy, confident of our knowledge of how to store these delectable goods. Thank you.
The newbie's need to see these vids. Keep it up. Thanx!
I worked in a grocery store in the early 80s and the actual dates 10 15 20 30 years. We're put on boxes and cans and everyone wondered. What are they putting in my food to make it last that long, so that's when they came up with the best buy dates
When you live on a sailboat, foods that can be stored indefinitely are what you pack for any voyage long or short because any short passage can become an indefinite journey. I always remove the labels of each can then with a sharpie I write the identification on the can.
Lard is shelf stable, can be poured over cooked canned meat, helps preserve meat, and you can cook w the lard. Everyone scufs at lard, but my great grandparents lived into thier late 80s, and they used it all the time. Doesent need refrigeration. My great grandma said they were so poor during the Depression, they only got bacon at church and if you worked at the breakfast you could take the bacon lard to which she made bacon lard for sandwiches (biskits and lard) were depression sandwiches! Papa confirmed this, and unflavored jello, she said was super good for you, and you could use almost anything to flavor it, to the day Papa died he ate to much jello, he refussed to eat it after the depression. Lol.
Vodka, good for cleaning cuts, etc. its also good for making midicinal tincturures.
Bees wax, candles, soap, you can use bees wax to make boots water proof, make lip balms, lotion's.
Extra canning lids, can never have enough, my grammy said.
Crisco, makes long lasting easy emergency candles.
It’s very interesting since we all have been inundated with reasons why lard is bad thst I’ve seen the cans in groceries - but I do live in the South so maybe that is a reason! I’ve never used it but I’ve used Crisco so………?
Lard is heathier than yucky margarine.
Like Alcohol, Honey can be used as an antibacterial in a pinch, though attracting insects is a bad side effect
Another option to add is Peanut Butter, while not sure on the 20+ years, it will sit for quite a spell, and offer a sweet protein alternative to meats if you find yourself in a shortage of certain things
The oil in peanut butter goes rancid after probably 3-4 years at most. Yes, it’s tasty and all, but not for really long term. Keep rotating that product.
I've seen some videos talking about freeze drying eggs and then powdering it for extra long term storage. Not sure if the shelf life is as long as the other things you've mentioned but eggs are certainly a powerhouse for nutrition.
We do about 50 eggs a month in the Harvest Right. Done correctly they are good for 25 years. Thanks for the comment!
Or have some chickens and a rooster?
You can freeze eggs,crack them open in a bowl or even ice trays
You can actually buy powdered eggs.
@@TheBugOutLocation I can do 9 dozen in a larger Harvest Right at a time. You have to move fast once opening up the dryer, they absorb water quick.
Great list! But one crucial item would be manual can opener.
Though a lot of the cans these days are easy open, the less expensive brands still require a can opener.
Thankyou for sharing brother !! And thanks to the know it alls 😊😊 and never look down on anyone !! Unless you're helping them up. Goodaye 😊
I do rice, salt in bags and I Saran Wrap then use a lighter to seal. Then, I store them in 5 lb buckets and I’m getting good at this!
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Good video. I did 638 of Bugging out aka homeless and I wanna add some things, Powdered Goats Milk, powdered honey, This is my favorite mix, Honey, Jerky, Peanut butter, Trail mix and Chocolate in a Flour burrito. Seasoning is a must. Spicy is good for a cold. Canned foods dont forget the can opener. Hard Candies like jolly rancher. Buy can of Tang to mix in water, buy Electrolyte packs to pour in water. Sweet Potatoes, canned meats. Grape nut cereal. Those are just a few things i ate everyday. Dont forget the Coffee.
Great list 👍👍 Coffee is first on mine and I have back up dry and liquid creamer. Haven't stored jerky very long. Always have crackers and PBJ. 😁👍
Rolled oats can also be used for thickening meals instead of flour. They are extremely versatile and I use them for more than the usual breakfast and food bar manufacture
I always used oatmeal (rolled oats) to add to my meatloaf if I didn’t have bread handy. Worked like any filler and no one knew the difference!
@@sandybruce9092 I wouls also add oatmeal pancakes with various fillings))
@@Eugenetra7 I never thought about that! Sounds good especially with different fillings! Thanks.
I also use rolled oats in my meatloaf, as did my mom and grandma. It tastes so much better than bread and is a little healthier.@@sandybruce9092
@@sandybruce9092 I’m amazed at how many recipes for meatloaf don’t have oatmeal in them today. It stretches the quantity and is loaded with fiber.
I drink a lot of orange juice and the container from from them make excellent storage better that Mylar bags which can get pierced. Simply orange has a good container because its top can be turned upside down without any leakage. Ever since I found out about them I have been using them to store flour, rice and some other dry goods. Get a good funnel to fit the opening.
Isn,t the real seal the plastic layer you pull off to drink?
You’re a good speaker. Well stated facts. Thanks! Keep it up.
They’re a bit bulkier, but I like to store dry goods in 1/2 gallon jars, vacuum sealed. Sometimes I come across the old gallon pickle jars, which is super. It is also possible to build a vacuum chamber and reuse virtually any jar, not just mason jars. I’m working on that one.
I use a MightyVac brake bleeder tool to generate a vacuum and use the jar attachment from vacuum sealer. I throw in an oxygen absorber and then try to draw as much vacuum in the jar as possible. I use the 1/2 gallon jars. Oatmeal and pasta primarily.
I can’t find half-gallon canning jars anywhere…have been looking for months. Saw some on Amazon but at time they were selling for $20 apiece. I use a brake bleeder as well.
@@CharDidIt really? I find them all the time at Walmart. They are pricey on amazon.
@@armyrabb1 Not here at my WM…never have them…only quarts and pints. And Tractor Supply and all the hardware stores say their warehouses are out and don’t know if they’ll be getting more. I’ve been checking for more than 3 months now.
@@CharDidIt You need to search for commercial canning jars. You will have to buy in bulk but the jars are dual purpose dry storage, canning and are reusable. You may get lucky and find some that are mason jar lid compatible or you can just buy the lug lids supplied with the jars for canning
Peanut butter and honey, probably jam and preserves, as long as jars remain sealed. Besides staples like salt and white sugar
Vodka is also a super great choice for a base alcohol for any tincture you might need to make during that hardship event or better even yet prepared before hand!
Vanilla extract can be made with vodka. Place the vanilla bean in it and let it set for awhile....I forget how long but look it up. Good to know
Everclear is better, even higher ABV (so more alcohol per volume, over 2x) and easily diluted. Also much better for making a tincture.
Yes using vodka for ghost pipe tinctures, and others..
Why bother with expensive vodka? Store pure ethanol instead. Dilute it with water for consumption. Add some sugar to give it some taste.
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@@gorilladisco9108 Indeed a reasonable idea. Whether it is Vodka or "pure" Ethanol, it can be consumed the same, assuming it is ethanol rated for human consumption. Also, ethanol can be used as fuel, or a fuel additive ((Oil and alcohol are miscible (can mix evenly)). Add some ethanol to many types of oil in certain quantities, and it can be used for a wide variety of fuel for combustion related devices.
That expiration date has nothing to do with “Best By or Rotten” it is purely for stocking, rotation and donation for grocery and wholesalers. This benefits the community food banks and other nonprofits such as soup kitchens, red cross, churches etc. the other benefit is to food producers that buy, process and market to wholesale warehouses that supply grocery stores and restaurants. A lot of folks could go bankrupt if they never rotated stock.
Granted, past a certain point the nutrients in food will degrade like everything that eventually decomposes. As a bonus for those that do in fact rotate food storage, rather than throw it out donate it to a local food bank and take the write off to offset costs for new product for your stores.
I find that the best survival strategy is not having 40+ years worth of food tucked away. Even for one person the space that would require is not reasonable for most people. Instead i rotate out a supply of foods with 5 year shelf life. We consume it daily as part of our normal meal plan. We replenish it weekly so that all of our food storage is as fresh as it can be. Along with this i grow a small seed garden every season. This is not a full out food garden as that takes much more time. But instead its 3-4 bean plants, harvested and dried for the fresh seed for next year.. i grow amaranth, beans, peas, corn, peppers, blackberries, melons, tomatoes, garlic among other things for this same purpose.. its low effort and in the case of needing long term self sufficient food. I have 5 years of stored food to supplement me as i build up my garden more year after year. If you are counting on a bank of food in a warehouse to feed you for the rest of your life i wish you the best of luck but you better have the ability to provide for yourself in other ways because that life is a bleak one.
The Vodka can also be used as an antiseptic/sanitizer in a tight squeeze
Or to remove the thermal grease))
Everclear is always better, since it can be diluted
A bonus to having dried beans is they can be planted and you can grow more. Not all will seed due to age but some will.
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One thing to really consider when storing grain products ie: rice, pasta, flour, dry beans, oats, etc., is the fact that they most likely contain insect eggs that in the right environment can hatch. I have even found little brown bugs in a large bag of sugar bought from Walmart recently, make that two bags. So, I have learned over the years to put these products in the freezer for a couple of days, take them out and let them come to room temperature and then repackage into canning jars or other suitable air tight storage, and for good measure throw in one of those little desiccant packets. I lost count on boxed pasta and bags of flour I have tossed away over the years because I did not repackage the food after I got it home then went to use them and found the box was already occupied and dinner for unwanted critters. Or worse yet, open the box of pasta and pour into your already boiling water and find a load of bugs floating to the top, screwing up dinner because you only had the one box of spaghetti.
Eat the bugs.
Though I don’t recommend eating the bugs , unlike Bill Gates et al, ( lol) “weevils” are a consideration.
Most people don’t realize that ALL the major brands down to the cheap store brands, contain the eggs of these pests. Always have, always will. Good case scenario of what you don’t know won’t hurt you, lol!
Just keep these items ( all grains) in airtight containers.
My Mom taught me to put bay leaves in all my dry goods to prevent and kill all kinds of "pantry bugs". Also I store almost every thing in Mason jars. Been doing this for 60 years and I've never had a problem. And I live in hot, humid southwest Florida.
But weevils are tasty! LOL!
Thank you for date on can goods info. Thats intetesting and important. Your honesty is apprecisted
Reading through the comments and some great long lasting food items I keep are: Peanut butter. Powdered, instant, UHT, and canned milks. And powered eggs. The milk & eggs are a bit pricy, but so worth it, imo.
yea a big one is prevent water and air ingress! air = oxidise and water makes damp/rot! Suger will not have issues with with some water and main fun is ferment and that wont happen with huge sugur % and part of why honey never goes off! Also why white rise / paster and ultra dry stuff does well! Fab vid!
Home canning enabled my family to weather out of work from injuries and other causes. Home canned fruit by the quart and such as green beans as well as carrots
That's an important point! It's far more likely that we'll experience a "personal SHTF scenario" - from being injured, losing our job, or whatnot; rather than from civil disturbance, war (at least in North America) and so forth. Home canning allowed my family to calmly weather the COVID kerfuffle, when everyone was panic-buying groceries, and has been a godsend during the occasional financial difficulty.
Besides, it allows one to get food when it's cheap (on sale in stores, harvest season, gathered from the environment, etc.) and keep it until needed later.
Though i already knew all this information i still give you a 👍. Not everyone know what i know and this is good information for them. Good work!
Those vacuum bags for storing clothing etc under beds are pretty good for helping to store certain goods and keeping surrounding oxygen levels to a minimum. As a bit of a test a few years ago I stored various flours and powdered foods for 3 years. I stored a cardboard box with the items in as is. I stored another box but with the same items in ziplock bags and then the last box had the vacuum bagged items in, with all the air sucked out.. after 3 years we tested all the items, and the vacuum bag ones faired the best. The flour out of the first box was used to make 2 different items, a xake and yorkshire puddings. They didnt rise at all. Using it out of the ziplock bags there was some rising but still nit at its best. The cacuum bag cake and yokshire pudding both risen as good as you would expect with fresh flour. There was no off taste or moildiness to the first 2 flours, i suspect that moisture crept in and destriyed the abillity of the sodium bicarbinate added to the flour at the factory to do it's job. Id expect you could use flour like that to make a roux, pancake batter of for battering fish ir chicken so it doesnt have to go to waste but dont use it for cakes etc. it could be used to make food to suppliment an animals diet aswell, like most foods that we would struggle to eat. Your dog, pigs or chickens will nit have a problem with it and it will benefit them and in turn benefit you. Those bags are easy to use, store your items, appky the seal, use a vacuum cleaner or other vacuum pump to get out as much air as you can then seal the valve. You want the realky good ones with a one way valve on so no air can be sucked back in over time. If you get punctures you want a roll of one sided waterproof roofing butyl tape to patch up if it gets any punctures or tears.
Good to hear some positive feedback on vacuum bags. I (we) just *just, as in about 5 months ago* started using them for clothing and bedding in our main closet, and we have been using a kitchen model for sealing meat products that we bulk-buy when they come on sale. So far, it really is worth the expense to get into the vacuum-ing of certain household items. The vacuum bags for clothing/bedding/textiles don't require a specialized machine since the bags have a "universal" port that fits most domestic vacuum machines. Just make sure you get reasonable quality bags.
@@direfox6095 yes, definitely get the better quality ones with higher quality seals and valves. Especially if you are thinking of using them for food. They have definately helped to stretch the shelf life on the flour that I tested it on. We also use them on clothing etc but I thought I would experiment on various powdered items and dried foods. I know a lot of them are already hermetically sealed, but it doesn't hurt to have that bit of extra protection. Being waterproof also adds protection against damp or flooding etc, as it makes recovery of any affected items more likely.
@@JacknVictor There is definitely a need to check the quality of those bags versus the final outcome. I had one large bag for clothing that didn't keep the seal, and I couldn't figure out where it was broken, but we have several other bags that are working exactly as designed. The food vacuum we have; it was a fairly steep learning curve to use it correctly, but now we are fully functional. Putting away many $ of meat in the freezer, and when we unpack one of them after many months, it's like fresh/new (just let it thaw at room temperature long enough).
Hi thanks for the info , but i'm curious i have watched 2 other channels with in the last week & both did a vary intensive, thorough and vigorous testing over time and both channels said even tho mylar bags are the best for storing foods but don't think there 100% guaranteed for life storage , they also went on to say for the most part Mylar bags are still recommended for storing foods but are also overrated and there are other food storage methods that are just as good and substantially cheaper. thats your take on this thank you again for the helpful info.
Thank You For providing a great Guide for what foods to stock pile!!😊
Wow! Looking at times nowadays we all should be doing this! Starting 2024 with checking out my cabinets, get it stocked right. Thank you 👑
Don't forget to store water, or water purifier.
It's mind blowing to me that people have become complacent so soon after the shortages of COVID. If the pandemic's empty grocery store shelves and no toilet paper don't light a fire under a person to get prepared I don't know what will. Out of sight, out of mind is human nature, I guess.
When using 5 gallon plastic buckets with tight fitting lids, drop in a few pieces of dry ice to displace the oxygen. Wait a few minutes and then close the lid.
sugar and salt absorbs moisture so you can use this by storing salts or sugar with normal dry-gods in closed containers and if there is a bit of moisture it gets absorbed and the damage is a minor inconvenience when you might need to break up your salt and sugar. But it beats eating moldy rice and beans.
But the water availability may then make the sugar subject to microbial degradation. Many bacteria love sugar; they just can't consume it without water.
@@Travelin_Man1 we are talking about the tiny bit of moisture that might be in the air when you open or close the container that moisture split between salt and sugar is hardly going to cause much damage. I have never seen that and if i had sugar that looked of I would just heat it well or use it in dishes where the preparation would kill any micro stuff
@@maxejnar9934 Just keep in mind that although heating will kill most bacteria there are some toxins they produce that aren't affected by heat.
Carnation evaporated milk. I have 2 cans. Few years, I open well expired but to my surprise, can still use. Green Tea, herbal tea bags, dry bird nest (over 10 years can still use) Place in dark, dry, no sun area.
One way to make your fire making tools last a lot longer if weather permits is to have a magnifying glass to make a fire to do a variety of things with including cook. It would take a little more planning and preparation, but that kind of thing can help keep your mind active and boost morale.
Also Barley and Corn Starch. Indefinite shelf life when stored in airtight containers.
Rolled oats can be ground into flour and used in baking.. Also the rice can be ground into a flour and used to make noodles and dumplings and mixed with the oat flour.
0:25 I love the hidden salespitch, peas of mind
I do not drink at all, no taste for it. And uneducated in that subject other than working in ICU and ER. I don’t buy alcohol and I also know essential oils well and growing herb for medicinal purposes....so I thought about it and purchased a distillery for making both. I made my own dandelion port/ wine. It can peel paint...my goodness, and sterilize all required for any minor surgical intervention. When you work ICU/ER for 15 years night shift you learn a few things. I also grew up in the 70’s exceptionally poor in upstate NY and worked on a dairy farm and we worked hard. Also construction, roofing, plumbing, minor electrical, masonry, solar tech., painting, plastering, concrete, hunting fishing, canning, harvesting, growing gardens, etc etc etc. My whole life has been about bootcamp, not a few weeks at a foreign place, hard life long lessons that stay with you. I’ve been in survival mode all my life...this just the next step. I’ve had a lifetime of experience and training, not a few weeks at boot camp. Some folks will never understand, but when you have lived in a war zone all your life and trained for it all your life the next step is just that, another step. Nothing more. Any good warrior, trained professional etc knows when they are ready for the next step. They have done all they could, now....the work and fun starts. Lol kidding. It won’t be fun, it will be survive to thrive. I won’t trust fully in what I know or have....but I will trust in HIM.
You might want to reconsider alcohol, not for drinking yourself but for bartering with others. If the time comes when you *need* your stockpile, other will have needs, too, and might have something you forgot to stockpile (or couldn't).
Wow, you sound like me ! I don't have all of your skills and experience but most of them. My philosophy is the same. God Bless You for sharing !
A point about rolled oats: rather than just a breakfast food, plain oatmeal can be the basis for a variety of savoury dishes as well (pottage, gruel and so on). This goes for most other hot cereals as well (Cream of Wheat, Red River cereal and so on).
One of my favourite comfort foods from my pantry is to make a quick broth from dehydrated mushrooms and a spoonful of dried beef stock. When the mushrooms have softened, add some black pepper (and Worchestershire sauce and a pat of butter in current times), and then throw in some oatmeal or Cream of Wheat - as one would do to make breakfast cereal. It's quick, it's hearty and it's delicious!
Of course, one can throw in just about anything. Eggs (perhaps dried, if eating out of storage), pemmican, dried onions and tomatoes... whatever takes one's fancy! Really, "pottage" as versatile a category as "soup."
Oh, and oats can also be used to make oat-cakes (biscuits) - which can be sweet or savoury, as preferred.
Great informative video👍🏻 can you do a video on the proper way to use/sealing Mylar bags with different foods inside for long storage and which ones are the best to purchase please 😎
Thanks for the information The rice and beans are the perfect cheapest prepping option.
My experience is that acidic fruits, like pineapple, do not last long in a can. It will corrode the can from the inside, much like tomato products. Left on the shelf too long it gets messy.
I have also had canned SPAM go bad, still within it's "best by" date.
First rule: Store in a dry not too warm area.
Second rule: Use adequate containers for your stuff.
Make sure you use containers that are very airtight, meaning it's extremely difficult to get the lids off. i've been able to keep food stored away for years in those containers. containers with multiple clasps and sections that open and close individually are really good as well.
Salt and sugar are both preservatives. So you can put things like boiled eggs in salt, and vacuum seal them in storage containers and they will last a long time. The same with sugar. I don't know if you have noticed, but cinnamon raisin bread takes about a week longer to mold than plain white bread. So you can pack dried fruit sugar and it will last a lot longer than usual.
Wheat berries last indefinitely. Grind into flour as needed. Flour itself will spoil (rancid).
Then you just need a grinder, preferably a non-electric old fashioned one.
The "Best By" date is for taste .
The "Expiration Date" is to relieve the company from any legal issues , after the "Expiration Date" the company can't be held liable for the product .
It does pay to have spare can openers although i note most cans nowadays are self opening ( ring pull ), but saying that some cans especially older ones might have a problem with the ring pull breaking off maybe.
The voice of the anchor is very good, clear and magnetic.
If certain foods don't expire due to long shelf life, the likely reason is that they are potassium deficient. As such, you should take steps to make sure you have a source of potassium to off set this, and keep it away from your long term food storage.
Why do you believe this is true? I believe potassium chloride, for example, has a shelf life similar to that of sodium chloride. And there are many foods that lack potassium that are not stable.
@@Travelin_Man1 Isotope decay is one of the prime factors in reducing the nutrition of preserved foods in long term storage. Potassium salt is naturally not affected by this. I seem to remember seeing a NASA publication that explained it.
@herricjb Potassium chloride doesn’t decay… unless it’s potassium-40 which only makes up 0.012% of all potassium on Earth. You’re probably better off just buying potassium iodide supplements, since the food will spoil before anything happens to the potassium itself. Potassium iodide is also what they give people who may be affected by radiation since it prevents the thyroid from taking in radioactive iodine, which is found in nuclear fallout. Just make sure you read up on proper dosages.
I would suggest storing high quality flour. Just left alone in 5 gal food buckets flour can last for 10 years depending on quality of the flour. If kept frozen the flour can last for hundreds of years. With flour you can make pasta, bread, pancakes, muffins, biscuits, etc. You can also store the whole grain that will last decades adn with a hand mill you can grind your own flour as you need it or use it to plant more grain on a farm in the future. Alcohols primary benefit is you can trade if for anything in hard times. Good whiskey is worth more than gold in really hard times. Older the whiskey, the better it gets.
What would you use for leavening?
@@pegleg3493 I just use active dry yeast. I buy it in the 1lb or 2lb packages at restaurant supply store as it is around $4 a lb and not $7 for a 4oz jar.
@@pegleg3493 If there's no dry yeast to-hand, sourdough is always an option. There are lots of great options for sourdough starters on TH-cam.
Of course, leavening isn't strictly necessary. Bannock, flatbreads, cookies and plenty of other items need no leavening agent.
If we lose our electricity, unless you live in Alaska, you won't have a working freezer in a short time.
Where's the water if electricity goes out...
I started putting food back when I was 12 or 14 yo after I saw the movie the Omega Man
I took cans of food from my parents grocery hauls and stashed it in the back of the closet in my room
I'm 65 yo now and I'm still stashing for when the time comes
It's surreal when I fill a bucket of what ever in mylar bags knowing I'll more than likely be room temperature in 20 years or less
At least I won't be hungry when I croak 😅
And - there is always those MRE (Meals Ready To Eat). Hardly the most appetising, but calorie laden and, if faced with food shortages, certainly not to be sneered at. You learn something new everyday. I hadn’t heard of Mylar Bags. I’m now going to hop over to Amazon and get a supply! Thanks. 😘
Salt
Sugar
Honey
Canned Meat
White Rice
Pasta
Beans
Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Alcohol
Rolled Oats
Powdered Milk
Not all heroes wear capes
Onion, by burning both sides of the onion it can last for along time .Dried herbs and spices (without grinding them) can last forever.
what does burning an onions both side mean ? Do you mean the ends ?
I love that you include booze. I cannot stress the importance of stocking large quantities of alcohol.
In addition to all the great benefits you mentioned, it's most important use is probably going to be as one of the most valuable trade items you can get your hands on.
I am a huge proponent of prepping with the goal of eventually joining or forming a community, so a lot of my prepping is designed to facilitate that.
In my stocks, I always include a few full cases of the cheapest vodka I can find, a case of decent quality whiskey, and at least 10 bottles of assorted high quality spirits. The whole stock is worth about $1000, but when things are scarce or i find myself facing a really bad shortage of essentials, I am banking on the fact that there will ALWAYS be someone willing to trade for high quality booze.
I also keep large stocks of other luxury consumables like cartons of cigarettes, batteries (remember to cycle these out as they do expire after a few years), hard candy, and coffee. All for trade items.
If anyone is looking for other good things to keep extra stocks of to include as trade items:
one-a-day multivitamins (flintstones lol), dry dog food, cooking fuel tablets, toothpaste, soap, rolls of duct tape, condoms, seeds for various berry bushes, plastic drop cloths/tarps, needles/thread, 9mm, 12ga and .22LR ammunition.
Most of these items cost only a few dollars from a dollar store or walmart, so you don't need to spend too much to get a small trade stockpile going.
Worst case scenario, you cant trade it and you just have a bunch of useful extra items. best case scenario, you find the world short on some of these items and 1 bar of soap traded to the right person could be worth a few days worth of food.
You can also use them as gifts to foster trust or pay tribute. A bottle of vitamins could buy a lot of community trust if you gift it to a mother of a malnourished child, and a bottle of top shelf whisky could buy you safe passage through gang territory.