Best foodstuff to stockpile?

Cynthiadoz12

Power Conserver
Joined
May 10, 2017
Messages
22
Reaction score
30
Points
43
Location
Utah
Yes, I have a small flock right now..back yard chickens! Anyway, I think if anything was going on and food was hard to come by, the city wouldn't make a fuss if the numbers went up. I could find a few roosters for sure. ;) Trees, we have three apple trees, and a pear. I want a peach really bad! We do know how to do gardens. Getting older, have had many years of experience, just don't do a real big one now. But could if needed. Goats!! I would love to have some goats.
 

Chic Rustler

Super Self-Sufficient
Joined
May 10, 2017
Messages
2,763
Reaction score
4,671
Points
277
This is an awesome thread. I store basics. Rice, beans, salt, mac-n-chease, water. I never have enough sugars or fats. We use our storage like a deep pantry and just replenish as we use it.
 

Britesea

Sustainability Master
Joined
Jul 22, 2011
Messages
5,676
Reaction score
5,732
Points
373
Location
Klamath County, OR
my heart broke today. I discovered a jar of home-made lard that went moldy. Apparently I didn't get enough water out before I canned it :hit
 

sumi

Rest in Peace 1980-2020
Joined
Sep 26, 2013
Messages
7,025
Reaction score
5,296
Points
337
Location
Ireland
Oh no, Britesea, that sucks :( It is a bit depressing when you can something and you open it and see it went off. Hopefully it's just one jar?
 

baymule

Sustainability Master
Joined
Nov 13, 2010
Messages
10,701
Reaction score
18,597
Points
413
Location
East Texas
my heart broke today. I discovered a jar of home-made lard that went moldy. Apparently I didn't get enough water out before I canned it :hit
How do you can your lard? I rendered lard today and got 4 quarts. I water bathed it to pop a seal. I didn't put any water in it when I rendered it. I just melted it low and slow. I strained it twice, the 2nd time with cheesecloth. How long will it keep?
 

Mini Horses

Sustainability Master
Joined
Sep 2, 2015
Messages
7,073
Reaction score
14,460
Points
352
Location
coastal VA
I have some from 2 yrs ago., still good, not rancid. I put four 1/2 gallon jars in a spare (egg & milk) frig after it had been jarred up. HOT jars, HOT lard, tops on, upside down jars, waited about 45 min & uprighted them. Cooled about 24 hrs & it was solid. I left it out a week or two on the table then into frig with the 4 large ones. Don't know how long it will keep. :rolleyes:

I really NEED to use it more often but I don't fry much or even bake a lot for one. I am using on a quart jar of it now that had been in with lrgr, then starting on the others :D Guess I need to have a "fry daddy" weekend.
 

Britesea

Sustainability Master
Joined
Jul 22, 2011
Messages
5,676
Reaction score
5,732
Points
373
Location
Klamath County, OR
I was told to put a bit of water in first, to keep the lard from turning brownish and porky-smelling. Next time I won't worry about that :(
 

Mini Horses

Sustainability Master
Joined
Sep 2, 2015
Messages
7,073
Reaction score
14,460
Points
352
Location
coastal VA
The water at first is to keep it from sticking, I believe. BUT if you start with a warm heat, it melts enough not to stick. The water steams out during render but, I have never put any in.

Canning under pressure should keep it for many years. Mine are sure tight lidded! But did not use canner.
 
Top