Bc I'm getting older now (and don't want to repackage as much) I've started prepping more canned foods. They're just easy and like you pointed out, if you have to, you can just open and eat pretty much anything canned, plus, the liquid inside helps if you have any kind of water shortage. Thank you for taking the time to make all of your very informative videos!!
The liquid comes in handy for lots of dishes. Milder veg liquids (corn, green beans, carrots) can be used as a milk substitute for gravies, etc. Yes, the gravy will taste a bit different but still good. Drain whatever combination into a large freezer container for "free" veg stock. I separate pea liquid into a separate freezer container to use in split pea soup and beet liquid for bortsch or baking. Pickle juice can be used for when you've run out of pickles or pickle more vegs or kids like pickle shaved ice or add a cup or 2 to a crock pot pork roast. Pickle juice can be used as the vinegar in drain cleaner. Ok, maybe not sauerkraut liquid. Just thought of something. I sometimes make corn cob jelly but wondering if no salt added canned corn liquid could be used for jelly making?? The liquid off beans, aka aquafaba, can be used to make meringue candy. Or use it in a Mexican dish if you don't have beans for the bean flavor or thicken it. Save the liquid in canned fruit. Add it to tea or other beverage. Make popsicles. Thicken it for an ice cream sauce or as a jelly or thumbprint cookies or other baked goods. Or orange and pineapple can be added to Asian stir fries.
@@bettyir4302WOW! Thanks so much for this informative comment. I'm afraid to say that I have tipped it down the drain. It honestly never occurred to me to use it....what a waste....I'm so ashamed 😢
Try to buy low sodium canned foods as much as possible. You can always add salt for taste if you need to. Almost all canned meats and vegetables are loaded with salt to help preserve them.
If you are short on water rehydrating will be a problem. Tomato powder is available. Paste requires some water but is more stable than sauces. You can get tomato juice in plastic containers and it makes a great base for sauces and soups. Used some tomato juice today to reheat some chicken. Added spices and simmered to thicken. Tastes a lot better than canned sauces and soups.
Can goods are definitely overlooked in the prepping community, especially new preppers. But I feel a combination of all is the best option if you can manage it.
All good info. As you suggested, adding several extra cans of food to one's weekly groceries is a great way to continually build up your prepper pantry. Something I definitely do, and I've found it helpful to write the expiration/best by date on the front of the cans before putting them in the cabinet. Not out of concern for them "expiring", but to make it much easier to go through them on a "first in, first out" basis. If you label them as you go, it only takes a minute to do a few cans before putting them away. Thanks again for another good video. 👍
If a can is dented, but still good, I write a D on it along with the exp/best by date and either place it in the front of the pantry to use first (just in case) or place it front and center on the kitchen counter so it's in your face to use asap. Even with rotation, sometimes a can gets lost and far out of date so put it on the counter, too. Always check every can no matter what when you use it.
Hi Steve, That's a good idea. I have not done that, but might start with the next round of cans we get, makes a lot sense. Thank you for watching and the good idea.
@@ChefPrepper Hey Les. Yeah, I get not wanting to go back and label everything you already have in your pantry. Mine was in desperate need of reorganization, I had previously gotten the idea from someone else on UA-cam, and I went ahead and labeled them all as I was restocking them. Now I only have to do a few at a time as I buy them. What @bettyir4302 posted in her reply above was a great idea. It makes perfect sense to use any dented cans first. Getting back to labeling, I do the same with my ammo. I have a good number of calibers and store in bulk to get through ammo shortages like the one we just went through, and I date each box as I buy them. Obviously, it helps me use the older stuff first.
I stock up on a lot of canned products, but I also picked up a couple bags of rice and beans. Make some rice and add a canned product to it whether it's meat, soup or veggies ,then add some hot sauce.
I have an off grid cabin, water access. My favorites are tomato products, whole kernel corn, chili, beans all great for soups. Meat is also excellent, chicken, fish, and Keystone meat at Walmart. Lots of good choices.
A benefit of cans that I have found is it's easier to satisfy multiple tastes at one meal without waste. Easier to "buy what you eat" . I keep a few tomato products, but since I am good at growing them, I mostly can my own. They're my backup. I also depend on powdered dairy for long-long term (3+ years).
If you can raw packed chicken and ground beef are easy and a pint is a meal starter for family of 6 super easy to do 90min in canner and I know what is in it super tender
Best advice I've heard! Great video! I've been called crazy for thinking the same things, and I now feel vindicated! We do a fair amount of home canning and packaging. There are just some things that we can't find in a can. But, for the stuff that's commercially canned, when ever we find a decent deal, we grab a BUNCH of it! We home can things like pork, beef (and wild variants), and, believe it or not, bacon! Occasionally, a local store will run a blowout on chicken so we'll stock up on that, and pressure-can it (usually it's about 20 pounds or more). Spam and canned hams (Dak and the like) are like finding GOLD! So, we grab that as often as we're able! But, for convenience, value (time and supplies are a consideration) there's just no way to beat commercially canned products.
I make a mean vegetable beef soup and I put a can of beef broth and a pound of hamburger meat in it too I use veg all a big can of tomato sauce and 1 can of tomato paste and garlic salt and onion powder too and I make a big pawn of Mexican cornbread to eat with it lol !!
I read a comment on another channel that candle wax dripped on a pop-top lid would help to seal the pop-top lid and make it last longer. Unfortunately pop-tops seem to be on most of my favorite canned foods.
I haven't had any issues yet and have used several cans that were outdated by 6 years or more. Having said that, the cans without the pop tops may indeed last longer, when we are talking about several years.
I try and make it a point to go in and rotate out things out on a monthly basis and resupply what's been used. That way if for whatever reason I can't get resupplied I've got enough to last a while.
The only thing l have against canned foods is the sodium,l have congestive heart failure,and ,well l can pour off the water its. Packed in anf give it a good rinse, you have wonderful ideas,l will be watching l just found your channel,thanks so much.priceless infor ation for an old grandma.
I agree with all of these points. Also they are afdordable compared to the freeze dried options. Kids also love the spaghetti os and that sort of thing lol. I think im gonna stick up in some more of these thi gs just to be safe vs sorry.
I agree......only realized how much better storing canned beans are after i stocked my pantry with so many bags of 5 different beans. The fuel required to cook is a big deal. Also, #19 no freezing for 48hr then defrosting for another few days befor putting away. It never ends, esp with a small freezer compartment.
Hi Chef Thanks for sharing these tips and caveats for stocking canned foods. I like that canned foods are ready to eat and the variety of foods preserved in this way. Best wishes, all!
Reason 19: heating canned food is simple. No need to use a separate pot. Just open and heat the whole can itself Reason 20: these were the MREs of old. Which means they are packable and already compartmentalised meaning you only open what you need. Reason 21: You'll have a steady supply of raw materials/ metal cans which can be... Useful in a variety of situations. Use your imagination.
What about tomato products like pasta sauce, that are already packed in glass or plastic cans? Would they last as long as ones packed in metal cans? The acids in tomatoes shouldn't affect glass.
The glass should keep just as well. I am not sure about the plastic, but acidic food in plastic might not be good for the long term due to leaching of the plastic.
I’ve had tomato products explode in my pantry. It takes a few years for the acid in the tomatoes to weaken the can. It will happen!! BTW, good video. 👍👍
Canned food is a short-term solution. the long term is self sufficency. Move away from corporate dependent urban areas and move in rural areas or in a farm. Plant vegetables and raise farm animals for food, fur, and leather. Organic discard can be turned to fuel ethanol and methane to fuel generators and vehicles.
I HAVE PERSONALLY EATEN CAN VEGETABLES THAT WERE 10 YEARS PAST THE BEST BY DATE WITH NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER !!!. IM TALKING CASES OF PAST THE DATES VEGETABLES NOT JUST ONE OR TWO CANS !!!. BOUGHT 50 CASES OF VEGETABLES WHEN ON SALE FOR 20 CENTS A CAN !!!, THEY LASTED OVER 18 YEARS !!!.
Has anyone calculated how to ration can food in the event of Global fallout? I was at a "new" Dollar Market today and their systems were down. Apparently this store has been experiencing this on/off for weeks now. Here's the thing, they couldn't accept cash because being reliant on the network... So solar storm, hackers, or EMP ???
Our Amazon Store where you can find Prepping Gear and our Indoor/Outdoor cooking items!
amzn.to/3s9moxE
Bc I'm getting older now (and don't want to repackage as much) I've started prepping more canned foods. They're just easy and like you pointed out, if you have to, you can just open and eat pretty much anything canned, plus, the liquid inside helps if you have any kind of water shortage. Thank you for taking the time to make all of your very informative videos!!
The liquid comes in handy for lots of dishes. Milder veg liquids (corn, green beans, carrots) can be used as a milk substitute for gravies, etc. Yes, the gravy will taste a bit different but still good. Drain whatever combination into a large freezer container for "free" veg stock. I separate pea liquid into a separate freezer container to use in split pea soup and beet liquid for bortsch or baking. Pickle juice can be used for when you've run out of pickles or pickle more vegs or kids like pickle shaved ice or add a cup or 2 to a crock pot pork roast. Pickle juice can be used as the vinegar in drain cleaner. Ok, maybe not sauerkraut liquid.
Just thought of something. I sometimes make corn cob jelly but wondering if no salt added canned corn liquid could be used for jelly making??
The liquid off beans, aka aquafaba, can be used to make meringue candy. Or use it in a Mexican dish if you don't have beans for the bean flavor or thicken it.
Save the liquid in canned fruit. Add it to tea or other beverage. Make popsicles. Thicken it for an ice cream sauce or as a jelly or thumbprint cookies or other baked goods. Or orange and pineapple can be added to Asian stir fries.
@@bettyir4302 , thank you for the great ideas, my brain is going wild now with all of the suggestions 😊
I get the majority of my canned goods at the local free pantry. And only buy canned stuff on sale.
( unless I run completely out of something)
You are welcome and thank you for watching!
@@bettyir4302WOW! Thanks so much for this informative comment. I'm afraid to say that I have tipped it down the drain. It honestly never occurred to me to use it....what a waste....I'm so ashamed 😢
Try to buy low sodium canned foods as much as possible. You can always add salt for taste if you need to. Almost all canned meats and vegetables are loaded with salt to help preserve them.
canned food is the way to go👍🏻
If you are short on water rehydrating will be a problem. Tomato powder is available. Paste requires some water but is more stable than sauces. You can get tomato juice in plastic containers and it makes a great base for sauces and soups. Used some tomato juice today to reheat some chicken. Added spices and simmered to thicken. Tastes a lot better than canned sauces and soups.
Can goods are definitely overlooked in the prepping community, especially new preppers. But I feel a combination of all is the best option if you can manage it.
All good info. As you suggested, adding several extra cans of food to one's weekly groceries is a great way to continually build up your prepper pantry.
Something I definitely do, and I've found it helpful to write the expiration/best by date on the front of the cans before putting them in the cabinet. Not out of concern for them "expiring", but to make it much easier to go through them on a "first in, first out" basis.
If you label them as you go, it only takes a minute to do a few cans before putting them away.
Thanks again for another good video. 👍
If a can is dented, but still good, I write a D on it along with the exp/best by date and either place it in the front of the pantry to use first (just in case) or place it front and center on the kitchen counter so it's in your face to use asap. Even with rotation, sometimes a can gets lost and far out of date so put it on the counter, too. Always check every can no matter what when you use it.
Hi Steve,
That's a good idea. I have not done that, but might start with the next round of cans we get, makes a lot sense.
Thank you for watching and the good idea.
@@ChefPrepper Hey Les.
Yeah, I get not wanting to go back and label everything you already have in your pantry. Mine was in desperate need of reorganization, I had previously gotten the idea from someone else on UA-cam, and I went ahead and labeled them all as I was restocking them. Now I only have to do a few at a time as I buy them.
What @bettyir4302 posted in her reply above was a great idea. It makes perfect sense to use any dented cans first.
Getting back to labeling, I do the same with my ammo. I have a good number of calibers and store in bulk to get through ammo shortages like the one we just went through, and I date each box as I buy them. Obviously, it helps me use the older stuff first.
I stock up on a lot of canned products, but I also picked up a couple bags of rice and beans. Make some rice and add a canned product to it whether it's meat, soup or veggies ,then add some hot sauce.
I also like the convenience of going to Aldis and getting a case of canned goods. Easy to carry.
I have an off grid cabin, water access. My favorites are tomato products, whole kernel corn, chili, beans all great for soups. Meat is also excellent, chicken, fish, and Keystone meat at Walmart. Lots of good choices.
A benefit of cans that I have found is it's easier to satisfy multiple tastes at one meal without waste. Easier to "buy what you eat" . I keep a few tomato products, but since I am good at growing them, I mostly can my own. They're my backup. I also depend on powdered dairy for long-long term (3+ years).
If you can raw packed chicken and ground beef are easy and a pint is a meal starter for family of 6 super easy to do 90min in canner and I know what is in it super tender
amazon has lots of choices of cases of 12 of buchs beans and of stagg chilis for under 2$ a can.
Thank you for reinforcing my thoughts on canned food and best by dates.
Best advice I've heard!
Great video!
I've been called crazy for thinking the same things, and I now feel vindicated!
We do a fair amount of home canning and packaging. There are just some things that we can't find in a can. But, for the stuff that's commercially canned, when ever we find a decent deal, we grab a BUNCH of it!
We home can things like pork, beef (and wild variants), and, believe it or not, bacon!
Occasionally, a local store will run a blowout on chicken so we'll stock up on that, and pressure-can it (usually it's about 20 pounds or more).
Spam and canned hams (Dak and the like) are like finding GOLD! So, we grab that as often as we're able!
But, for convenience, value (time and supplies are a consideration) there's just no way to beat commercially canned products.
I make a mean vegetable beef soup and I put a can of beef broth and a pound of hamburger meat in it too I use veg all a big can of tomato sauce and 1 can of tomato paste and garlic salt and onion powder too and I make a big pawn of Mexican cornbread to eat with it lol !!
I love canned foods there the smart way to go too !!
For longer canned food storage don't get pop tops!!!
I read a comment on another channel that candle wax dripped on a pop-top lid would help to seal the pop-top lid and make it last longer. Unfortunately pop-tops seem to be on most of my favorite canned foods.
I haven't had any issues yet and have used several cans that were outdated by 6 years or more.
Having said that, the cans without the pop tops may indeed last longer, when we are talking about several years.
I try and make it a point to go in and rotate out things out on a monthly basis and resupply what's been used. That way if for whatever reason I can't get resupplied I've got enough to last a while.
Good idea and plan!
The only thing l have against canned foods is the sodium,l have congestive heart failure,and ,well l can pour off the water its. Packed in anf give it a good rinse, you have wonderful ideas,l will be watching l just found your channel,thanks so much.priceless infor ation for an old grandma.
I agree with all of these points. Also they are afdordable compared to the freeze dried options. Kids also love the spaghetti os and that sort of thing lol. I think im gonna stick up in some more of these thi gs just to be safe vs sorry.
Finally a sensible video. Thank you!
You are welcome. I am glad it was helpful.
I agree......only realized how much better storing canned beans are after i stocked my pantry with so many bags of 5 different beans. The fuel required to cook is a big deal. Also, #19 no freezing for 48hr then defrosting for another few days befor putting away. It never ends, esp with a small freezer compartment.
Hi Chef Thanks for sharing these tips and caveats for stocking canned foods. I like that canned foods are ready to eat and the variety of foods preserved in this way. Best wishes, all!
Thank you D7cooper!
@@ChefPrepper You're welcome! 🙂
Canned chicken and spicy rice is a must. And one of my favorite is rice and spices
Tomato product's are high acidity and eat though cans after time. Glass jars are better for tomato products.
Agreed! I have had some "tomato can" failures.
You dont need water to cook just warm up up or just eat out of the can
Thank you for your simple, common sense information. I've been doing this for a while now. ❤😊
Most excellent vid. Thank you!!
You are welcome!
GREAT advice like always.
I love this channel.
👍
I appreciate that!
Outstanding as usual. Another reason....better value per calorie/ nutrient than expensive freeze dried.
Absolutely! And Thank you for watching!
What about canning your own tomatoes ixwill they last longer?
agreed
Great video thank you.
Very welcome
Great Video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Reason 19: heating canned food is simple. No need to use a separate pot. Just open and heat the whole can itself
Reason 20: these were the MREs of old. Which means they are packable and already compartmentalised meaning you only open what you need.
Reason 21: You'll have a steady supply of raw materials/ metal cans which can be... Useful in a variety of situations. Use your imagination.
Campbell’s soup, Knorr & almost everything else has bio-engineered ingredients (GMO)
Yes they keep getting to be in more and more stuff.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR GREAT VIDEOS LOTS OF GREAT 👍 INFORMATION. GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 AND YOURS KEEP SAFE 🙏 AND PROTECTED
Thank you Janeparker,
God bless you and yours.
Agree! Great reminders
I love your views and thank you.
What about tomato products like pasta sauce, that are already packed in glass or plastic cans? Would they last as long as ones packed in metal cans? The acids in tomatoes shouldn't affect glass.
The glass should keep just as well. I am not sure about the plastic, but acidic food in plastic might not be good for the long term due to leaching of the plastic.
I’ve had tomato products explode in my pantry. It takes a few years for the acid in the tomatoes to weaken the can. It will happen!! BTW, good video. 👍👍
Thank you… From Stanton CA to Sapulpa OK 👍
You are welcome!
You are welcome!
Sensible as always
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thank you for watching!
Another great video ! Thank you sir !
You are welcome and thank you for watching!
Apsalutly. You can't have enough of canned food during a shtf situation.
The foods need to be something you normally would eat so you can rotate them.
Love your channel!
Thank you so much!
Mostly all of those canned foods are high in MSG which is a neurotoxin. I can't eat anything there because it will give me a migraine if I do.
Canned food is a short-term solution. the long term is self sufficency. Move away from corporate dependent urban areas and move in rural areas or in a farm. Plant vegetables and raise farm animals for food, fur, and leather. Organic discard can be turned to fuel ethanol and methane to fuel generators and vehicles.
I love your video
I have both canned and dry foods in myy stash, I have ev en found halal labeled canned foods
Do you find Dollar General prices better than grocery stores?? Curious. Thanks.
I do not. Also their handling of products can be dicier than groceries.
ON some things. Gotta watch because sometimes what appears to be cheaper is in a smaller package than at some of the other stores.
Good video 👍
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Can goods are cheap enough not to stock pile them
I HAVE PERSONALLY EATEN CAN VEGETABLES THAT WERE 10 YEARS PAST THE BEST BY DATE WITH NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER !!!. IM TALKING CASES OF PAST THE DATES VEGETABLES NOT JUST ONE OR TWO CANS !!!. BOUGHT 50 CASES OF VEGETABLES WHEN ON SALE FOR 20 CENTS A CAN !!!, THEY LASTED OVER 18 YEARS !!!.
yes I have eaten way past due foods too ,but only eat if they smell good 👍
Bachelor pantry all the way. This would be me if I was single.
any experience with how long sardines are good???
They should last nearly indefinitely if stored properly. I have never had a can go bad.
I do have some "outdated"
@@ChefPrepper thanks
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Has anyone calculated how to ration can food in the event of Global fallout?
I was at a "new" Dollar Market today and their systems were down. Apparently this store has been experiencing this on/off for weeks now. Here's the thing, they couldn't accept cash because being reliant on the network...
So solar storm, hackers, or EMP ???
I get tomato products in glass 🦘☮️🇦🇺😏