Just thought of mentioning this trick for your sealed spice jars.....If you use the smaller lids to seal your spices, , you can use the lid from your green Parmesan cheese container after you open your jar. It fits perfectly. Works great for things like basil and onion flakes , and you have an instant shaker. 😁😁😁
Great idea Audrey, I don't personally use that type of parmesan but I know exactly which you are talking about. Gonna start asking my friends to save me their lids.
Spices last well past their dates, years even. Only exception is any spice where any kind of fat has been added. I have eaten 20 year old ground pepper, tasted the same. Another great video Alaska Prepper. I am glad I found your channel. We have been prepping for 7 years now, but there is always new things to be learned and shared.
Kimmies991, thank you for the comment, It's really good to have someone here with your experience of 7 years of prepping. Please continue to comment and make suggestions, recommendations, and share your experiences with all of us; it's what makes this community great. God bless...
Me too - using some now that are 20 years old (no oxygen absorbers either). On another channel, someone said we shouldn't use oxygen absorbers with powders such as flour, yet here, Alaska Prepper is using it with adobo. Any recommendations?
@@barbarawarren9443 Technically, 02 absorbers shouldn't be used with salt or sugar. Most powders are okay to use them with. The salt and sugar will turn into a brick if the 02 absorbers are used. I hope this helps? I've been doing this for 15 years.
@@barbarawarren9443 You are truly welcome! You might want to check out The Provident Prepper's channel too, those nice people are experts on food storage! They had eleven children!
I also vacuum seal them. If I don't want to pull out my vacuum sealer, I bought a brake bleeder and hand vacuum seal the jars. I also bought the brake bleeder just for this purpose so it's squeaky clean, but the main reason that I bought it is for when there is no electricity. I can still seal things....whatever they may be for.
Remember I love my child I love my child lol . Diy adobo seasoning 1tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1tsp freshly ground black pepper 1tsp dried oregano,crushed 1/2 tsp ground turmeric Makes about 3 tbsp
I love that Alaska O’Riley’s favorite spice is “Anything free”. 😂 Can’t argue with that! This was one of my favorite Alaska Prepper videos. Great idea to keep spices flavorful. Thank you!
This video is ageless. Shareing with my son who has come to understand prepping is necessary as well as his grown son. Thank you. These are my favorite videos. Teaching exactly how to prepare in a simple way.....
Thanks for the video! Spices indeed are tooo important! I actually experimented this weekend along the same lines. I dehydrated leeks and celery and made a powder for soup. And loved it! Thanks again!!
@@edieboudreau9637 I dont understand your question. I did 3/4 leaks, 1/4 celery. And made homemade chicken n veggie soup. I only needed two teaspoons for a really large pot. It really made a huge difference!
@@edieboudreau9637 lol. It's been a long time since anyone said that to me. No one remembers Peter Pan lol. You dated us hahahaha. And yes! It did help as a thickener!
What an excellent prep Wendy! Love this. You have many hidden talents. I love soup ideas. Enjoyed the Peter Pan reference Edie. Ya'll always bring a smile and encouragement. Oh an AP is good too, lol
There's a UA-camr that's been self sufficient for 20 years. I'm not sure I can watch her habitually because I feel like I'm the first one that will die!😂
I never knew that about the ads. I just always hit the skip button. I'll start watching them to help u out. It's funny that I came across this video bc I was wondering how to how to preserve spices if u didn't have a food sealer. So I'm scrolling through YT & this video was recommended! 😆 Thanks. Ur vids rock & I love ur accent!
I always enjoy watching your channel, you always share great information! I believe you will have more subscribers. I always watch your commercials . With all the bad weather, not only here in the United States, but around the world, we will soon see food storages. Thanks for sharing!
I learned early on that if you pack several different spices together in a five gallon bucket, you end up with cinnamon that takes like black pepper. Yea, where were you then? Lol
I know this video is about 2 years old. Still learning. Thank you. Most of all I laughed so hard about the chickens and the eggs. I really needed the laughter. Thanks so much.
Sorry to chime in so late but our company didn't leave until 5am this morning. I've been storing spices and powders like this for years so here are some tips: clean the rim off very, very well with a clean dry cloth before placing a clean lid on the jar. I wipe the top inside, rim and threads. ANY particles will cause the seal to eventually break. Let the jars sit, without the rings on, for several days to make sure the lids sealed good. Gently pull up on the lid to test before putting on the rings and storing. Sometimes it's not sealed tight, it just looks like it is. I do not recommend sealing powders with a vacuum sealer. Any powder sucked into the machine can damage your expensive machine. The vacuum can also draw up the powder and cause the seal to break. It may happen right away or can happen weeks later. If you do use this method, place the spice in a small paper bag and roll the top down a turn or two. The vacuum will still pull the air out. Using an O2 absorber is the best way to go.
Thank U 4 explaining about watching or letting the ads run! I wasn't aware of that! I've learned a lot from all of Ur videos! I always appreciate the time that U put into sharing 2 help people! 🥰
I used to be a big fan of vacuum sealing dry foods in canning jars. And then the canning jar companies changed the synthetic material they use on their canning lids and now those lids are only good for holding their seal for no more than 18 months. Check out the instructions on new cases of canning jars if you do not believe me. Now I seal my dry foods in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers and, so long as those bags are not damaged or opened, the food inside will store for many years. I store the Mylar bags of food inside cardboard boxes or in 5 gallon food buckets, properly labeled, and these are easy to quickly load into a vehicle if I need to evacuate and no worries about glass jars breaking. Also no worries about lids losing their seals if I have to haul that food over a high mountain pass. I invested in one of those electric gadgets that seals Mylar bags and this makes bag sealing much easier.
I so love when Victor is part of your videos, he is so funny. Thank you victor for making me smile today. Thank you AP for all the great videos. Much love and many blessings to you and yours and our community.
We can't get Goya products in Ireland, unfortunately. I get it in Florida and bring it home, it is so versatile. I love how when Americans do the Irish accent, they always do a happy accent, or a Jamaican, or whatever that was. Love the channel.
Alaska Prepper, i have two pots of turmeric plants growing at my balcony. my whole region of Southeast Asia is full of spices. in fact, the main reason for the colonization of this region by European powers was because of the spice trade.
@@tonimitchell9930 thumb's up for your comment. the weather is conducive for growing various kinds of spices. previously, i had grown rosemary herb to use for steaming fish.
When i go on long camp/fishing trips i have a bandoleer like Chewbacca from starwars with small tins of spices and a billy of water haha (a billy is an aussie metal tea pot) ... Dried Parsley, Chilli, Garlic n Onion flakes, pepper with lemon zest, salt, with a few back up things like tea n sugar , dried peas, and Grits/mash potato (british food). By the time someone lands a fish ive already got the fire going and the billy on , haha :D ... liked and subscribed!
That is a great idea NPC, in a way you are the spice guy/gal, lol. I think some people forget about spices and how important they are in order to not get food fatigue. Thanks for the comment and welcome to our community. Many blessings to you and your family...
I'm really sorry to hear that, not too long ago my little girls dog, Bella, got run over by a truck and passed on, it was a really tough thing for our family and especially Little Miss Alaska Prepper to go through. Have as much fun with your pup as you can and spoil him all you can. God bless...
Here is how I help with the ads, etc. I turn on your channel, and I leave it on all night so when I wake up I can listen to what you are teaching. I do this occasionally so that I can catch the videos I haven't seen all the way through, or so I can hear what I already heard, but didn't remember. I am typically busy while listening when I am awake and moving, so I always gain more from listening at night. That way all the ads can keep on playing through...
@@AlaskaPrepper yes, amazing on chicken! I think im addicted to it lol. I put my boneless chicken thighs on a plate, add a ton of the powder with extra water, microwave it, then melt mottzeralla cheese on it. I make up white rice with some powder added to it as well, add it to the plate with the cheese and juice. So good! I think I'll miss cheese the most if SHTF!
Hi Jessica. I'm a cheese loving prepper also. Keep in mind you can make fresh mozzarella (and other types of fresh cheeses) from powdered milk, and can stockpile freeze-dried mozzarella and other types of freeze-dried cheeses, and can wax certain hard, dry cheeses to store. There are also some dehydrated powdered cheeses and cheese blends available for purchase.
Alaska O'Riley likes to play with you and you both are funny together...lol! Good to know you can store these in jars with OA. I appreciate for the share. I'm being honest with you, I tried to watch some advertisements, throughout, but not on all ads...sorry about that. I will try my best to watch the whole video of ads. Stay well and healthy. God bless to you and your family! Thank you for this video!🙏🏻😊
back-in-the-day people did grow their own herbs.. They used them fresh in summer and dried them for winter use.. Spices were then and are now exotics that grow in other countries.. Those were also dried.. Fresh spices do not travel well.. Therefore they were dried to preserve them for their journys to distant lands..
I have to admit I’ve been lazy leaving my spices as is sealed from the store. Is it really worth it to open the seal in order to put it in a jar? Some tips I have to offer: using a vacuum sealer jar attachment to seal any standard regular or widemouth jar; no need for o2absorbers. I save the absorbers for use in soda bottles which make great storage containers for rice and beans. Also, I make moisture absorbing packs using coffee filters and dry rice (put them in the top of my jars before sealing). I love dehydrating herbs, veggies (excess kale dries overnight and can be powdered for sprinkling on food) and even frozen corn is incredibly easy. Meats too...I’m branching out into making pemmican...
Hello Trisa, I think that if you are going to store spices for long term it's just a bit of additional insurance to add an o2 absorber, that's a great tip about placing rice in a coffee filter for moisture reduction...
Trisa, a home vacuum sealer can't pull a perfect vacuum, so to completely prevent the dry food item from oxidizing and to thus get the longest shelf life it's best to also add an Oxygen absorber packet.
I’m confused about how you make the moisture absorbing do you tie the coffee filter with the rice inside then put them on top of spice that is in mason jar , add oxygen absorber, then vacuum seal?
Can you do this with peppercorns, with the oxygen absorbers? With your gravy mixes you empty the powder in the jar and then use oxygen absorbers? Do you just wash your jars with warm soapy water and then let them air dry or oven dry? What do you think shelf life on these are? Thank you.
If sunlight is bad.. I'd consider either buy colored glass or painting the outside .. I'd also consider using pint jars and I'd still use Oxy Absorbers..once you open a 32 oz jar it starts to go bad but 2 or more smaller jars mean less waste.. I'd consider using pint Mylar for extreme long term... Great video.. I like Adobo and Chipolte down here in the lower 48...
If this was mentioned, I missed it so I want to add....I've taken my onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, seeds, etc and dried them in the oven on 200° for varying amounts of time (depends on what you're drying) then cooled them completely. According to the FDA, there are allowable amounts of vermin (eggs, larve, or dust from them) allowed in many of our dried goods from the stores; regardless of packaging. For example; I dry cornmeal and flour for 1.5 hrs. Parsley and other dried spices for less, of course. I prefer mylar bags for these with the oxygen absorber packets. It's said that vermin cannot survive without moisture and oxygen. The oven not only addresses the moisture issue, it kills eggs, etc. Would hate for anyone to open a spice a few years from now and have to throw out a favorite item. Also, the tip mentioned below about wiping the jar edge and lids with a clean dry cloth is critical.
It is recommended that with spice blends containing sugar to NOT use oxygen absorbers as it will cause the spice to turn into a rock hard lump. I just packaged 3 different spices, all had sugar as a main ingredient. All were factory sealed and left in original containers, then placed into Mylar bags with a 50 gram desiccant Food Grade Silica Gel Pack added. My plain (non-sugar) spices I use oxygen absorbers and repack loose into Mylar.
AP ya tell me cousin leprechaun he could write to us once in awhile or else i,m gonna spend his gold,, thank you for the video,, have a blessed and safe day
please wipe the rims of the jars to ensure the best seal! when i repackage loose items like rice or powders, instead of rapping the jar on the counter, i place a sacrifice lid in place and twist the jar rapidly in my hands or on the counter to settle the product. doing so can mean as much as 20% more product fitting into the jar then an unsettled jar. then when i'm ready i use a fresh clean lid to seal.
Just now seeing this one particular video. I have a question??? When storing these same exact spices that you’ve done. Is this all what’s needed for long term storing. Thanks for all your help.
The original chili container was made of clear plastic, which Oxygen can eventually pass through to get to the spices. So, for longer shelf life, it's good to use airtight lidded glass jars with Oxygen absorbers.
I have been doing the same with my spices, if they are packed in plastic. Transfer into glass jars and seal shut. Without oxygen to destroy the flavors it should last 3-4 years.
i have only started prepping my family thinks i am crassy but i take my sices cut a slit in the packeges that are in bags put them in a food saver bag and take out the air and seal and if there in a cantaner i put in a paper bag and then in a food saver and marke the date on them
Omg..the opening cracks me up! Where else is there an Alaskan prepper, prepping Abobo..with a leprechaun in the background lol...
Wendy s, who is "also Italian" LOL
Good one Wendy!
Hysterical!! 🥰😂👍
😂
Yes! It was a great opening to hear , gave me a good LOL 😆
Just thought of mentioning this trick for your sealed spice jars.....If you use the smaller lids to seal your spices, , you can use the lid from your green Parmesan cheese container after you open your jar. It fits perfectly. Works great for things like basil and onion flakes , and you have an instant shaker. 😁😁😁
Great idea Audrey, I don't personally use that type of parmesan but I know exactly which you are talking about. Gonna start asking my friends to save me their lids.
Spices last well past their dates, years even. Only exception is any spice where any kind of fat has been added. I have eaten 20 year old ground pepper, tasted the same. Another great video Alaska Prepper. I am glad I found your channel. We have been prepping for 7 years now, but there is always new things to be learned and shared.
Kimmies991, thank you for the comment, It's really good to have someone here with your experience of 7 years of prepping. Please continue to comment and make suggestions, recommendations, and share your experiences with all of us; it's what makes this community great. God bless...
Me too - using some now that are 20 years old (no oxygen absorbers either). On another channel, someone said we shouldn't use oxygen absorbers with powders such as flour, yet here, Alaska Prepper is using it with adobo. Any recommendations?
@@barbarawarren9443 Technically, 02 absorbers shouldn't be used with salt or sugar. Most powders are okay to use them with. The salt and sugar will turn into a brick if the 02 absorbers are used. I hope this helps? I've been doing this for 15 years.
@@DesertDweller74 Thank you.
@@barbarawarren9443 You are truly welcome! You might want to check out The Provident Prepper's channel too, those nice people are experts on food storage! They had eleven children!
I also vacuum seal them. If I don't want to pull out my vacuum sealer, I bought a brake bleeder and hand vacuum seal the jars. I also bought the brake bleeder just for this purpose so it's squeaky clean, but the main reason that I bought it is for when there is no electricity. I can still seal things....whatever they may be for.
What a great idea thanks for the tip
I have a vacuum sealer ready to order off Amazon. I will get the hand pump as well. Thanks.
Are brake bleeder sold at auto shops? Is there a video somewhere that explains using brake bleeder?
@@carolann1906 Amazon. I bought the cheapest I could. But....you do need the attachments that fit on the jar lids. They are also sold on Amazon.
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Remember I love my child I love my child lol .
Diy adobo seasoning
1tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1tsp freshly ground black pepper
1tsp dried oregano,crushed
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Makes about 3 tbsp
Wow, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Cable girl thank you
Thank you. I was wondering what was in it. Lol. Love making my own versions is seasonings
Ty
VIKTOR is always a great part of your videos!! No matter who he pretends to be... Awesome young man asking great questions.
I love that Alaska O’Riley’s favorite spice is “Anything free”. 😂 Can’t argue with that! This was one of my favorite Alaska Prepper videos. Great idea to keep spices flavorful. Thank you!
This video is ageless. Shareing with my son who has come to understand prepping is necessary as well as his grown son. Thank you. These are my favorite videos. Teaching exactly how to prepare in a simple way.....
Thanks for the video! Spices indeed are tooo important! I actually experimented this weekend along the same lines. I dehydrated leeks and celery and made a powder for soup. And loved it! Thanks again!!
@@edieboudreau9637 I dont understand your question. I did 3/4 leaks, 1/4 celery. And made homemade chicken n veggie soup. I only needed two teaspoons for a really large pot. It really made a huge difference!
@@edieboudreau9637 Glad to share! You always have great old fashioned, tips and tricks, and healthy imput. It's always fun to see your comments.
@@edieboudreau9637 lol. It's been a long time since anyone said that to me. No one remembers Peter Pan lol. You dated us hahahaha. And yes! It did help as a thickener!
What an excellent prep Wendy! Love this. You have many hidden talents. I love soup ideas. Enjoyed the Peter Pan reference Edie. Ya'll always bring a smile and encouragement. Oh an AP is good too, lol
@@rb4382 Thank RP. 💕
I sooo need to do this..... so much to do. Sometimes, it's overwhelming. Good prep.
There's a UA-camr that's been self sufficient for 20 years. I'm not sure I can watch her habitually because I feel like I'm the first one that will die!😂
@@DD_LetTheDogsOut nooo lol
@@honeybee2356 🤷♀️😄
It is 😔
I never knew that about the ads. I just always hit the skip button. I'll start watching them to help u out.
It's funny that I came across this video bc I was wondering how to how to preserve spices if u didn't have a food sealer. So I'm scrolling through YT & this video was recommended! 😆
Thanks. Ur vids rock & I love ur accent!
Here in Puerto Rico it is everyone's favorite seasoning. Blessings
I always enjoy watching your channel, you always share great information! I believe you will have more subscribers. I always
watch your
commercials
. With all the bad weather, not only here in the United States, but around the world, we will soon see
food storages. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Tammy I appreciate you support and yes we will see food shortages and very high prices. God bless
I learned early on that if you pack several different spices together in a five gallon bucket, you end up with cinnamon that takes like black pepper.
Yea, where were you then? Lol
LOL, almost spit out my coffee, I hope you like black pepper, lol...
@@AlaskaPrepper thank you I have subscribed your so down to earth
I only store spices in jars.
Not if they are in Mylar
I know this video is about 2 years old. Still learning. Thank you. Most of all I laughed so hard about the chickens and the eggs. I really needed the laughter. Thanks so much.
The small giveaways are appreciated as much as any large ones
Sorry to chime in so late but our company didn't leave until 5am this morning. I've been storing spices and powders like this for years so here are some tips: clean the rim off very, very well with a clean dry cloth before placing a clean lid on the jar. I wipe the top inside, rim and threads. ANY particles will cause the seal to eventually break. Let the jars sit, without the rings on, for several days to make sure the lids sealed good. Gently pull up on the lid to test before putting on the rings and storing. Sometimes it's not sealed tight, it just looks like it is. I do not recommend sealing powders with a vacuum sealer. Any powder sucked into the machine can damage your expensive machine. The vacuum can also draw up the powder and cause the seal to break. It may happen right away or can happen weeks later. If you do use this method, place the spice in a small paper bag and roll the top down a turn or two. The vacuum will still pull the air out. Using an O2 absorber is the best way to go.
J Tully great advice. 😁
Thanks
Thank you for the advice
Cupcake paper or coffee filter paper can help stop that.
Thank U 4 explaining about watching or letting the ads run! I wasn't aware of that! I've learned a lot from all of Ur videos! I always appreciate the time that U put into sharing 2 help people! 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your storage ways. I've been breaking down food preps into smaller portions in mylar to save room in long term storage.
I only found your channel a little while back. You have taught me so many things and I really appreciate you. Thank you.
I used to be a big fan of vacuum sealing dry foods in canning jars. And then the canning jar companies changed the synthetic material they use on their canning lids and now those lids are only good for holding their seal for no more than 18 months. Check out the instructions on new cases of canning jars if you do not believe me.
Now I seal my dry foods in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers and, so long as those bags are not damaged or opened, the food inside will store for many years. I store the Mylar bags of food inside cardboard boxes or in 5 gallon food buckets, properly labeled, and these are easy to quickly load into a vehicle if I need to evacuate and no worries about glass jars breaking. Also no worries about lids losing their seals if I have to haul that food over a high mountain pass. I invested in one of those electric gadgets that seals Mylar bags and this makes bag sealing much easier.
Funny you say that as I bought about three cases of jars and they say 18 months. I thought it was just weird.
Oh man...that's terrible.
I so love when Victor is part of your videos, he is so funny. Thank you victor for making me smile today. Thank you AP for all the great videos. Much love and many blessings to you and yours and our community.
He made me laugh right off🤣
fill them halfway, put the packs in, then fill them to the top.
We can't get Goya products in Ireland, unfortunately. I get it in Florida and bring it home, it is so versatile.
I love how when Americans do the Irish accent, they always do a happy accent, or a Jamaican, or whatever that was.
Love the channel.
I didn’t know we should let the ads run. Thx for telling us.
I need to re package my spices !! I am going to do that right away this week
Alaska Prepper, i have two pots of turmeric plants growing at my balcony.
my whole region of Southeast Asia is full of spices. in fact, the main reason for the colonization of this region by European powers was because of the spice trade.
vincentyeo88 you are so lucky 🍀 to have fresh spices like that. I am so jealous
@@tonimitchell9930
thumb's up for your comment.
the weather is conducive for growing various kinds of spices.
previously, i had grown rosemary herb to use for steaming fish.
I would put spices in smaller containers for barter.
Salt. Or sugar.
Garden seeds.
Awesome and funny. Appreciate the tip to combine and seal.
Bartering the spices - they sure wouldn't get my canning jars with it though.
Hearing you and your son together is awesome! So cute. GOD bless you and your family and thank you for all that you do
Alaska O’Reilly is an inquisitive fellow, isn’t he?
When i go on long camp/fishing trips i have a bandoleer like Chewbacca from starwars with small tins of spices and a billy of water haha (a billy is an aussie metal tea pot) ... Dried Parsley, Chilli, Garlic n Onion flakes, pepper with lemon zest, salt, with a few back up things like tea n sugar , dried peas, and Grits/mash potato (british food). By the time someone lands a fish ive already got the fire going and the billy on , haha :D ... liked and subscribed!
Funny how u got the leprechaun guy in the background too ... ppl call me "the kitchen elf" haha
That is a great idea NPC, in a way you are the spice guy/gal, lol. I think some people forget about spices and how important they are in order to not get food fatigue. Thanks for the comment and welcome to our community. Many blessings to you and your family...
LOL, that is one of my Son's Alter Ego, he does a cameo every now and then.
I'm really sorry to hear that, not too long ago my little girls dog, Bella, got run over by a truck and passed on, it was a really tough thing for our family and especially Little Miss Alaska Prepper to go through. Have as much fun with your pup as you can and spoil him all you can. God bless...
Keep in mind light degrades some spices. So make sure to pack em in a box or other dark space.
Good info. You need a silicone hot pad under your jars to tap them on. Reduces chance of cracking your jars. 😋🙂🙏
Good info!
Love that idea!
I love Adobo! It’s one of my daughters favorite spice.
Tina Shaver qq
Set those in a really warm area for a while, before placing the absorbers and lids. When they cool it will add to you vacuum.
Great recommendation Bubba, I usually let them get to room temperature but what you stated makes perfect sense. God bless....
This is the style of videos ive missed of yours
Love how you add your son to your videos!
Your son is so talented and fun!!
Here is how I help with the ads, etc. I turn on your channel, and I leave it on all night so when I wake up I can listen to what you are teaching. I do this occasionally so that I can catch the videos I haven't seen all the way through, or so I can hear what I already heard, but didn't remember. I am typically busy while listening when I am awake and moving, so I always gain more from listening at night. That way all the ads can keep on playing through...
Great video ☺ My favorite seasoning is the dry buttermilk ranch mix 😜I definitely need to stockpile that! Your friend is hilarious 😂 Thanks
I have some of that powder ranch dressing, great with chicken wings...
@@AlaskaPrepper yes, amazing on chicken! I think im addicted to it lol. I put my boneless chicken thighs on a plate, add a ton of the powder with extra water, microwave it, then melt mottzeralla cheese on it. I make up white rice with some powder added to it as well, add it to the plate with the cheese and juice. So good! I think I'll miss cheese the most if SHTF!
Hi Jessica. I'm a cheese loving prepper also. Keep in mind you can make fresh mozzarella (and other types of fresh cheeses) from powdered milk, and can stockpile freeze-dried mozzarella and other types of freeze-dried cheeses, and can wax certain hard, dry cheeses to store. There are also some dehydrated powdered cheeses and cheese blends available for purchase.
@@AlaskaPrepper Do you put the packages in the jars or open the packages and pour into the jars. First timer learning to prep here.
Question date you package or date spices expiration date ?
Thank you!😀
A lot of comments here, I was surprised to see that the rims of the jars were not cleaned before putting the lids on...
I was thinking the same thing. I guess he wiped them off camera. I know he knows what he's doing.
@@pamularcarter418 Yes, I think he was a little distracted by the entertainment - ha!
I will have to try that!
Alaska O'Riley likes to play with you and you both are funny together...lol! Good to know you can store these in jars with OA. I appreciate for the share. I'm being honest with you, I tried to watch some advertisements, throughout, but not on all ads...sorry about that. I will try my best to watch the whole video of ads. Stay well and healthy. God bless to you and your family! Thank you for this video!🙏🏻😊
back-in-the-day people did grow their own herbs.. They used them fresh in summer and dried them for winter use.. Spices were then and are now exotics that grow in other countries.. Those were also dried.. Fresh spices do not travel well.. Therefore they were dried to preserve them for their journys to distant lands..
I put mine in a glass jar & use a hand held vacuum sealer.
Love your voice keep up the great work 💖
Gracias por la información. Una pregunta, la sal que está en el adobo, no corroe la tapa de metal? Saludos desde La Isla del Encanto!!
How many cc oxygen absorber did you add to the spices
You can also Vacuum seal the jars just put a coffee filter or a piece of cloth over the top of your products in Jar put a lid and then vacuum seal it
I Have Been Looking For a vacuum Jar Sealer. . Hopefully I Find One Soo I Have Seen So Many Good Things in To Vacuum Seal. 🤗👍
Goya Adobo seasoning is the bomb! I just stocked up.
To stop the powder from clumping, can you also place a silica packet in the jar?
i am going to start putting mine in jars
I have to admit I’ve been lazy leaving my spices as is sealed from the store. Is it really worth it to open the seal in order to put it in a jar?
Some tips I have to offer: using a vacuum sealer jar attachment to seal any standard regular or widemouth jar; no need for o2absorbers. I save the absorbers for use in soda bottles which make great storage containers for rice and beans.
Also, I make moisture absorbing packs using coffee filters and dry rice (put them in the top of my jars before sealing). I love dehydrating herbs, veggies (excess kale dries overnight and can be powdered for sprinkling on food) and even frozen corn is incredibly easy. Meats too...I’m branching out into making pemmican...
Hello Trisa, I think that if you are going to store spices for long term it's just a bit of additional insurance to add an o2 absorber, that's a great tip about placing rice in a coffee filter for moisture reduction...
Trisa Gay, let us know how it goes. Have you ever tasted pemican?
Trisa, a home vacuum sealer can't pull a perfect vacuum, so to completely prevent the dry food item from oxidizing and to thus get the longest shelf life it's best to also add an Oxygen absorber packet.
I’m confused about how you make the moisture absorbing do you tie the coffee filter with the rice inside then put them on top of spice that is in mason jar , add oxygen absorber, then vacuum seal?
I love me some Adobe too. Good to know how to dry can this!!
Can you do this with peppercorns, with the oxygen absorbers? With your gravy mixes you empty the powder in the jar and then use oxygen absorbers? Do you just wash your jars with warm soapy water and then let them air dry or oven dry? What do you think shelf life on these are? Thank you.
Put o2 absorbers in bottom of jar....
Thanks. Good idea.
Can you do liquid vanilla flavoring this way with just vacuum seal?
you can use mylar bags for longer storage as well as lighter-weight- can't break, easy to haul and protects from light degredation.
would these be better in the jelly jars.
Si es Goya tiene que ser bueno👍 .
Adobo is my favorite too.
So if you put an oxygen absorber you don’t have to vacuum seal them? Thx
If you don’t wipe the rims, it could compromise the seal, couldn’t iit?
If sunlight is bad.. I'd consider either buy colored glass or painting the outside .. I'd also consider using pint jars and I'd still use Oxy Absorbers..once you open a 32 oz jar it starts to go bad but 2 or more smaller jars mean less waste.. I'd consider using pint Mylar for extreme long term... Great video.. I like Adobo and Chipolte down here in the lower 48...
Hello also Alaska preppier,I’m also from Alaska but, from the southeast part. I what all you use the Adobo in.thank you.
If this was mentioned, I missed it so I want to add....I've taken my onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, seeds, etc and dried them in the oven on 200° for varying amounts of time (depends on what you're drying) then cooled them completely. According to the FDA, there are allowable amounts of vermin (eggs, larve, or dust from them) allowed in many of our dried goods from the stores; regardless of packaging. For example; I dry cornmeal and flour for 1.5 hrs. Parsley and other dried spices for less, of course. I prefer mylar bags for these with the oxygen absorber packets. It's said that vermin cannot survive without moisture and oxygen. The oven not only addresses the moisture issue, it kills eggs, etc. Would hate for anyone to open a spice a few years from now and have to throw out a favorite item. Also, the tip mentioned below about wiping the jar edge and lids with a clean dry cloth is critical.
It is recommended that with spice blends containing sugar to NOT use oxygen absorbers as it will cause the spice to turn into a rock hard lump. I just packaged 3 different spices, all had sugar as a main ingredient. All were factory sealed and left in original containers, then placed into Mylar bags with a 50 gram desiccant Food Grade Silica Gel Pack added. My plain (non-sugar) spices I use oxygen absorbers and repack loose into Mylar.
Thank you. I'm off to get some spices! Kay
😂😂😂 Obviously I wasn’t there 😉Good one
AP ya tell me cousin leprechaun he could write to us once in awhile or else i,m gonna spend his gold,, thank you for the video,, have a blessed and safe day
please wipe the rims of the jars to ensure the best seal! when i repackage loose items like rice or powders, instead of rapping the jar on the counter, i place a sacrifice lid in place and twist the jar rapidly in my hands or on the counter to settle the product. doing so can mean as much as 20% more product fitting into the jar then an unsettled jar. then when i'm ready i use a fresh clean lid to seal.
Great Tips Happy, I will make sure to go back to those jars and make sure they took a seal.. Thank you...
Hello Sr. Can I just break the seal and put a oxygen absorber in the original conteiner?
Instead of jars could I just vaccuum seal them in bags then put into buckets?
Is it cheaper to go with Mylar bags vs jars method?
Thank you for all you instructions in your videos. I would like to ask where you buy bulk spices.
Great video! Who is Alaska O'Reilly? Sounds like another sidekick...Victor?
leave in original containers ,poke a hole in seal, vacuum seal in mylar bags. Would that work?
I’m new to prepping- May I ask the reason behind packing in jars rather than keeping in the original container? Does the plastic degrade?
Just now seeing this one particular video. I have a question??? When storing these same exact spices that you’ve done. Is this all what’s needed for long term storing. Thanks for all your help.
I just love your friends lol I want victor and Alaska orailly in the same video
Why did you change the container of the chili?
The original chili container was made of clear plastic, which Oxygen can eventually pass through to get to the spices. So, for longer shelf life, it's good to use airtight lidded glass jars with Oxygen absorbers.
Awesome video, where do you purchase the perserve packs from and what exactly are they called?
They are oxygen absorbers and I get them from Amazon...
@@AlaskaPrepper thank you!!
Will gravy mixes last a long time??
How many cc's of oxygen observers you used?
You are appealing to the spice girl in me. O'Riley should read for audiobooks. Could be a good side gig for him.
Will the o2 absorber not cause the spices to become hard/solid?
I wish I could find that in Canada 🙃🙂 going to have to order some
I have been doing the same with my spices, if they are packed in plastic. Transfer into glass jars and seal shut. Without oxygen to destroy the flavors it should last 3-4 years.
But why do you open the small jar of spice? Are not they are sealed by the company??
They are sealed but over time, in my opinion, the seals that are used will allow in air as they are just made out of paper.
i have only started prepping my family thinks i am crassy but i take my sices cut a slit in the packeges that are in bags put them in a food saver bag and take out the air and seal and if there in a cantaner i put in a paper bag and then in a food saver and marke the date on them
Does Adobo have MSG as an ingredient?
I will have to take a look, will reply to this question on tomorrow's Q&A Relax, thanks for the question.
Did it have msg ?
@@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd yes it does. That's why I make my own.
No it doesn't
I haven't had good experiences with putting chili powder in glass jars. I always get mold...not sure why, but the jars sweat.
We need an Alaska O'Riley channel 👍😅
So you don't need to suck the oxygen out with the foodsaver?
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for joining us today Carla, God bless...
Last week I packed about 20oz of Goya Adobo in mylars with OA's 👍👍
Nice, have you tried cooking with it?? If you have, how did you like it??
@@AlaskaPrepper - since I can remember. Even more so now that I moves to Puerto Rico! 😁😁