Category: Survival

Fruit, Indian, Jerky, Nuts, SurvivalLeave a comment

Fat-Free Pemmican

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Fat-Free Pemmican In a blender, whiz together equal parts of pulverized-to-a-powder jerky, ground dried berries, and chopped nuts of your choice. Add enough raisins so that the smashed up raisins hold everything together nicely. Then you can form marble-sized balls or whatever. No blender handy? Chop with a knife, then pound the foodstuff to a pulp with a rock. This stores a lot longer than the traditional version with fat. But then, during really high caloric demanding situations such as hiking, working, or coping with a disaster, you’d be wishing for that little extra fat, because it supplies a majority … Continue reading Fat-Free Pemmican

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Hardtrak Recipe

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H Hardtrak Recipe Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups milk 4 cups flour 4 tablespoons butter, softened 3 teaspoons brown sugar 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt Directions Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix the ingredients into a dough and roll out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cut into squares. Prick the squares all over in an even pattern with a fork or knife. Place them on a lightly greased baking pan and bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. “This is a VERY hard and long-keeping bread perfect as an side to hearty soups, chowders, … Continue reading Hardtrak Recipe

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Hardtack Recipe

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Hardtack Recipe You can make hardtack almost identical to what sailors, troops, and pioneers have been eating (minus the weevils!) by following this simple recipe: 4-5 cups of flour 2 cups of water 3 tsp. of salt Mix the flour, water and salt together, and make sure the mixture is fairly dry. Then roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness, and shape it into a rectangle. Cut it into 3×3 inch squares, and poke holes in both sides. Place on an un-greased cookie or baking sheet, and cook for 30 minutes per side at 375˚ (or 350˚ if you … Continue reading Hardtack Recipe

Beans, Canning, Prep Ahead, Soups, SurvivalLeave a comment

Five-Bean Soup Mix

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Five-Bean Soup Mix Ready In 2 h 45 m “This do-ahead soup mix allows you always to be prepared!” Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans 1 1/2 cups white kidney beans 1 cup dry kidney beans 1 cup dry lima beans 1 cup dry garbanzo beans 1/2 cup dried minced onion 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder 3 cubes beef bouillon 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/4 cup bacon bits 1/4 cup mixed vegetable flakes 4 quarts water 1/4 cup vegetable oil (optional) 4 (14.5 ounce) cans … Continue reading Five-Bean Soup Mix

Appetizers and Snack Recipes, Protein and Food Bars, SurvivalLeave a comment

Protein Bars

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Protein Bars Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown Total Time: 1 hr Prep: 25 min Cook: 35 min Yield: 24 (2-inch) squares Level: Easy Ingredients 4 ounces soy protein powder, approximately 1 cup 2 1/4 ounces oat bran, approximately 1/2 cup 2 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1/2 cup 3/4 -ounce wheat germ, approximately 1/4 cup 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 ounces raisins, approximately 1/2 cup 2 1/2 ounces dried cherries, approximately 1/2 cup 3 ounces dried blueberries, approximately 1/2 cup 2 1/2 ounces dried apricots, approximately 1/2 cup 1 (12.3-ounce) package soft silken tofu 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice 4 … Continue reading Protein Bars

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Survival Food Bars

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SURVIVAL FOOD BARS 2 lbs. pulverized jerky or other dried meat 1 can nuts Seasoned salt and pepper 1 lb. raisins 10 oz. beef fat or rendered tallow (not pork or bear) Mix cool fat with finely crushed meat and add other ingredients. Dry out on tin foil 1 inch thick in food dryer or in sun in cheesecloth. When dry, cut in 2×3 inch food bars. Wrap in foil and dip in wax to store. Continue reading Survival Food Bars