A Beginner's Guide to Basic Pantry Preparedness for Emergency and Survival Situations
I wanted to share some things we've been doing to prepare ourselves for an event that would prevent easy access to food. Many people have differing opinions on what you should stock in your pantry.
When you first start, you should have some kind of storage in mind. Mason jars are great because they will keep bugs and moisture out and will last a long time. Locking clamp style jars can be great for making alcohol or fermented foods.
Beans, rice, and lentils will go a long way and don't take up much space. You can find them on sale for a very good price. Every pantry should have some on hand.
Salt and spices will be very important to keep things tasting good. Not only do they improve the flavor, but have many good nutritive properties as well.
If you have any questions about these items or some suggestions please comment below.
I could not keep my eyes from the eggs on your countertop. I like the mix of homemade and dry goods. It's a very neat little pantry.
I love your posts bro. Always informative and good info for all of us.
You are the @papa-pepper of the Veterans Community. Keep this good stuff coming.
I am learning so much. Not a homesteader, like you, though; one day I hope to be.
You and Papa-pepper are my heroes.
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You are too kind, thanks for stopping by @sargento .
Do you collect much tinned food?
I look for offers in the store, when they have 2 for 1's, buy one get one free's etc.
Particularly for things like tinned fish (sild is my favourite), tinned tomatoes etc. I always go for stuff with at least 2 years shelf life.
Sardines are one of my favorite but they are very expensive here. I have had canned mackerel in the past too which is pretty good. Generally I tried to stay away from canned goods because the liners in them often contain BPA, a toxic plastic. However, in a survival situation that would probably be the least of my worries.
I could not keep my eyes from the eggs on your countertop. I like the mix of homemade and dry goods. It's a very neat little pantry.
My local 'farm shop' usually has some good deals, I think a lot of their stock is from bankrupt shops and large supermarkets getting rid of close to 'sell by date' bulk items.
Currently they've got large 3.5kg flour bags (with added ingredients such as sugar, veg oil, etc. to make bread rolls) for only £1.00! (super-cheap) They go 'out of date' by 31st Oct and I'm not sure how well the flour would store. Any thoughts as to possible longevity @rakkasan84?
Thanks,
Robster.
As long as it's been kept in a dry cool location and is well sealed I would say its good for another 6 months after the date marked on the bag.
Thank you, I'm heading there tomorrow so I might get a few bags, cling-film them up airtight and stack them in the shed :)
Some reports of a long, cold winter (polar vortexes) for the UK so might be hauled up baking bread rolls for 3 months ;)
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I am totally in agreement on the mason jars as a storage medium. We buy 1/2 gallon jars to store all our dry goods in, insect and rodent proof! I bought a simple Ziploc vacuum pump and wide mouth sealer for under $20 to seal them with.
Great to be informed!