BEST FOOD TO PRESERVE FOOD FOR LONG TERM - NO SPECIAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Published on August 11, 2022
Duration: 11:57

This guide details a budget-friendly method for long-term food preservation using dry canning techniques, as demonstrated by Alaska Prepper. It emphasizes using readily available items like pasta, glass jars, and oxygen absorbers to create shelf-stable food supplies without specialized equipment. The approach focuses on practical nutritional value and cost-effectiveness for beginning preppers or those on a budget.

Quick Summary

Pasta is recommended as the best budget food for long-term storage, offering 210 calories and 7g of protein per 2oz serving. Dry canning with glass jars and oxygen absorbers creates a vacuum seal without special tools, making it an accessible method for preppers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Pasta as Budget Prep
  2. 01:13Nutritional Comparison: Pasta vs. Rice
  3. 03:02Minimal Dry Canning Tools
  4. 04:17The Dry Canning Process
  5. 05:47Oxygen Absorbers and Sealing
  6. 08:03Vacuum Sealing vs. Oxygen Absorbers
  7. 09:21Survival Meal Planning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best budget food for long-term storage?

Pasta is highlighted as an excellent budget food for long-term storage due to its low cost, approximately $1.25 per pound in bulk, and its role as a calorie-dense 'calorie maintenance' food suitable for preppers.

How do oxygen absorbers create a vacuum seal?

Oxygen absorbers remove oxygen from the air trapped inside a sealed jar. This reduction in oxygen leads to a pressure drop, creating a strong negative pressure that pulls the lid down, forming a vacuum seal without specialized equipment.

What tools are needed for dry canning?

The essential tools for dry canning include glass canning jars (quart size recommended), 50cc oxygen absorbers, a funnel for filling, and a measuring cup. No vacuum sealing machines are required.

Is pasta a good survival food?

Yes, pasta is considered a good survival food because it provides a significant amount of calories (210 per 2oz serving) and protein (7g per 2oz serving), which is argued to be nutritionally superior to rice for maintaining energy levels during emergencies.

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