15 Foods you MUST repackage for Long Term Storage ~ Prepper Pantry

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  • 15 Foods you MUST repackage for Long Term Storage ~ Prepper Pantry
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Komentáře • 331

  • @axelbrode4673
    @axelbrode4673 Před rokem +38

    Just a tip that I learned from a Popcorn vendor at our Farmer's market. Let's say you bought a large bag of Carmel corn. What you don't eat that day place in a gallon freezer bag and put it in the freezer. Taste, texture and freshness will not change, you can eat it directly from freezer. 😊😯

  • @ccccclark2605
    @ccccclark2605 Před rokem +55

    15 items to re-package for longer storage:
    Oats
    Cereal
    Crackers
    Beans
    Rice
    Quinoa
    Cornmeal
    Flour
    Pasta
    Sugar
    Tea bags
    Instant milk
    Spices
    Lard/shortening
    Popcorn

    • @juneweimar1064
      @juneweimar1064 Před rokem +6

      You’re awesome! Thanks!!!

    • @IrishAnnie
      @IrishAnnie Před rokem +2

      Thank You!

    • @marilyn5208
      @marilyn5208 Před rokem +1

      Don't crackers get crushed when vacuum sealed?

    • @carolsanborn5332
      @carolsanborn5332 Před rokem +4

      @@marilyn5208 Maybe, but that just means less chewing, right? Just kidding. But seriously , in a true SHTF situation, I think we'll be fortunate to have crackers in any form, tho, realistically.

    • @tawanajackson5545
      @tawanajackson5545 Před rokem +7

      ​@@marilyn5208 not if you vaccum seal them in a jar.

  • @allyrooh3628
    @allyrooh3628 Před rokem +58

    A side note to storing oats--store the items you need/want to have with it. I store sugar, freeze dried fruit, and coffee. I have to have my coffee with my breakfast oatmeal. Good list!

  • @jo.wilkinson
    @jo.wilkinson Před rokem +103

    I personally don't freeze my items bc, I feel the oxygen absorbers will remove the oxygen the bugs need to live hence, keeping them from surviving.

    • @SlowAndHomesteady
      @SlowAndHomesteady Před rokem +21

      Yes definitely don't freeze as you're actually adding moisture

    • @karenstasik2979
      @karenstasik2979 Před rokem +9

      I do the same

    • @theonewhomjesusloves7360
      @theonewhomjesusloves7360 Před rokem +9

      I dont either because ive heard people say it introduces moisture to you dry food and thats not good

    • @lizadivine3785
      @lizadivine3785 Před rokem +9

      @@theonewhomjesusloves7360 first I freeze my rices or lentils or beans and then open the package lay it out on a cookie rack covered with a cotton dish cloth…I let it air dry for 24 hours before vacuum sealing. No problems.

    • @colleenpritchett6914
      @colleenpritchett6914 Před rokem +27

      @@lizadivine3785 way too much work and for those of us who have full freezers not an option.

  • @madelinehall8944
    @madelinehall8944 Před rokem +62

    Blessings Jinne from warming up Chicago. I put diatomaceous earth in a bowl and mix my rice, beans and pastas, then I vacuum seal them in one cup portions in a lunch bag in side vacuum bags. My biggest issuse is being in a very warm apartment where we have no control over the heat. I've had bugs before from food bank items in bags, like flour and grits. I repackage everything now because it has become easier to store in containers on shelves, for me. I'm a single retired 70 year old. I don't have a lot but I have more than enough for a few years.

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem +8

      If you have enough for a few years then I think you do have much. Good job!

  • @shellic7872
    @shellic7872 Před rokem +21

    I store sugar in gallon jars and just tape around the lid. Never vacuum seal or use oxygen absorbers. It will turn the sugar into a brick.

    • @MK-px7xn
      @MK-px7xn Před 2 měsíci +1

      Costco -big tubs of peanut butter cracker snacks when empty work great for storage.

  • @susans9491
    @susans9491 Před rokem +15

    Here in northern Vermont we have a 6-7 month winter most years, so I just leave dry goods in the back of my car for a few days and let Mother Nature perform the freeze cycle. A few hundred pounds of rice, beans or flour also help with traction if the roads are icy!

  • @kmiller6002
    @kmiller6002 Před rokem +49

    Just a few suggestions... I vacuum seal All types of nuts into canning jars and have Never had them go bad (remember Planter's peanuts) that was a marketing tool they used, also if your chips or crackers go stale.. put them in a dehydrator for a few hours and they come right back to fresh. Hopefully this helps someone. God Bless you and your families from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

    • @heygetoffmylawn1572
      @heygetoffmylawn1572 Před rokem +4

      Your post helped me. Rehydrated stale crackers sounds like a good idea… never thought of it. Thanks.

    • @kayem863
      @kayem863 Před rokem +4

      I did this with stale saltines & they came out great!

    • @TeresaDMouth
      @TeresaDMouth Před rokem +7

      I've put chips on a cookie sheet and they crisp back up in my regular oven.

    • @MK-px7xn
      @MK-px7xn Před 2 měsíci +1

      I put nuts in the freezer- the oils don’t get rancid that way

  • @ms.hotdoglegs614
    @ms.hotdoglegs614 Před rokem +59

    I'm decluttering and I have noticed that the food I purchased in 2020 is still on my shelf. I'm re-evaluating our eating habits and now am focusing on mylaring a little at a time. I do have to say that bay leaves have helped a lot in my pantry.

    • @wvnanaskitchenandgarden
      @wvnanaskitchenandgarden Před rokem +3

      I use bay leaves as well

    • @mtprepsteader7550
      @mtprepsteader7550 Před rokem +9

      I too have had great success with bay leaves. Also an interesting side note, I had a Woodrat get int9 my house!!! The only place it could get to, it COMPLELY AVOIDED THE BAY LEAVES!! (YES we caught it!)

    • @juneharris2753
      @juneharris2753 Před rokem +1

      @@mtprepsteader7550 .

    • @andreahulse8193
      @andreahulse8193 Před rokem +6

      I use bay leaves and have never had a bug issue.

  • @debprange3605
    @debprange3605 Před rokem +35

    Thanks for the good info. When I store things in canning jars I put a sock over it so it stays dark. Sometimes I write on sock with marker what's inside (white socks work best) but I use mis matched and holey socks as well.

    • @Monkchip
      @Monkchip Před rokem +8

      What a great idea for the pantry jars!

    • @futbolera427
      @futbolera427 Před 2 měsíci

      What a GREAT way to repurpose socks!

  • @robertspann3640
    @robertspann3640 Před rokem +5

    From experience with deer corn i can tell you that plastic buckets will not keep mice and rats out, must have metal trash cans.

  • @dragonlady8961
    @dragonlady8961 Před rokem +34

    I had mice every fall for about 3 years and it would drive me nuts. I got married 2 years ago and with it 2 cats... One is the best mouser I've ever seen. No mice and no bugs, lol. We let her into all the areas we store food and haven't had any problems so far. We still freeze/thaw and Mylar things but now there's extra protection with her around.

    • @ms.hotdoglegs614
      @ms.hotdoglegs614 Před rokem +4

      That is like my dog Rocko. He hunts all of the mice and lizards; poor things never stand a chance.

    • @heygetoffmylawn1572
      @heygetoffmylawn1572 Před rokem +1

      Our rescue Beagle/ Hound mix keeps the rabbits out of the garden in the summer. It’s a natural hunt for him. Pets can be great helpers and they don’t even know it.

    • @theIAMofME
      @theIAMofME Před rokem

      @@ms.hotdoglegs614 Weanie dogs are the best mousers. Before our last cat and dog passed at 14 and 16, the dog made the cat look like the slacker she was. She would just sit and watch them or paw at them. Never tried to catch them. The weanie dog we had and the one we have now...NOTHING GETS PASSED THEM! LOL They know they are there before you do. If you see your dog sniffing around the baseboards around a closet or in the hallway...chances are you have a mouse. We don't have that issue any more. I guess years of having pets. They know better. But, years ago, if we saw our pup sniffing around the baseboards it wasn't long before he would bring you the dead mouse! The cat just found them amusing.

    • @ravenlaughs9757
      @ravenlaughs9757 Před rokem +2

      I use moth balls keeps the rodents out. We have field mice the eat and through everything and get into everything and specially love to eat cardboard. Have a cat for indoors cept she just likes to play with the mice. Since I put borax in the crawl space no more mice coming in my home.

    • @cathyann6835
      @cathyann6835 Před rokem +1

      I always have a minimum of 2 cats now. Mine are age 13 1/2 and 9. Soon I'll get another older kitten so when the oldest passes, I'll have 2. My oldest still catches mice, but she sleeps more as she's slowing down. My male 9 year old is still very active and hunts everything. He's even brought me snakes, lol. Both were feral when I found them. The male is indoor/outdoor. The female stays in all the time now since she's older. We don't live in town and they stay in at night.

  • @SandyBrown-of7kb
    @SandyBrown-of7kb Před 10 měsíci +5

    Everything you mentioned I have been vacum sealing for a few years now. The more you vacum seal the better you get at knowing what works. Now powdered items I put in paper lunch bags then vacum seal. Things in packages I just slit a hole (lets air out) in the side top and put in vacum seal bag. Love your ideas. Thank you.

  • @C2yourself
    @C2yourself Před rokem +13

    Just opened a quart Mason jar of white rice vacuumed sealed with an O2 absorber from 8/2017. It's perfect

  • @wvnanaskitchenandgarden
    @wvnanaskitchenandgarden Před rokem +13

    I use bay leaves in my grains…so far so good 😊

  • @agentk4332
    @agentk4332 Před 10 měsíci +3

    16... SALT. It is hydroscopic like sugar. It sucks moisture out of the air. It does not need to be vacuum sealed but it does need to be sealed in an air tight container for long term. we have both iodized and canning. we live 2-3 days from any ocean and my spouse hates fish, so we need the iodized salt to prevent goiters and other thyroid problems.

  • @ethereal369
    @ethereal369 Před 25 dny

    Also, beans have oils in them, which dries up over time & exposure to the air, so vacuum sealing these is a really good idea.

  • @chesterricherson3565
    @chesterricherson3565 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I keep my beans, rice, and pasta in the freezer for seven days, then vacuum seal them before storing them.

  • @jaysbaby2012
    @jaysbaby2012 Před rokem +28

    I'm surprised you didn't mention "Bay leaves", they are very affected to keeping bugs away or from spouting... I think it just depends on the conditions of your area because I have dried beans that I got over 10 years ago still in their original packages inside one of those ice cream containers just sitting around and I used some to make some chili a few months ago and had no issues cooking them... I have tons of dried beans in their original packages in 5-gallon buckets and rice too, both with Bay leaves in the bucket.... Thought about putting them in a old car we have sitting outside and since the temps here have been below freezing maybe that would be like freezing it in the freezer? Our oatmeal is in a Mylar bag in a 5-gal bucket. Not disclaiming what you are saying because you are 100% correct and for that I thank you.

    • @Dee-xo1ch
      @Dee-xo1ch Před rokem

      Wait will bugs grow in food stored in mylar?

    • @jaysbaby2012
      @jaysbaby2012 Před rokem +1

      @@Dee-xo1ch Nah, I think if you throw in an oxygen absorber and a couple of Bay leaves, it will be fine. I just tossed Bay leaves in mine and so far, all is well... We keep ours in the basement.

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem

      @@Dee-xo1ch Well using oxygen absorbers should remove the oxygen, and bugs need oxygen to live. Try to remove as much air as you can before sealing with the oxy absorbers.

    • @marilyn5208
      @marilyn5208 Před rokem +1

      Tried bay leaves to try to keep bugs out of cabinets. Didn't work at all.

  • @legauxmc
    @legauxmc Před rokem +5

    Crackers and honey graham cookies if they start to go stale I just run it in my dehydrator for about a hour or until fresh tasting again

  • @ewc435black9
    @ewc435black9 Před rokem +11

    I'm currently using a large container of Crisco in its original container that expired in 2014 and it's perfectly fine. They last a long time, unopened in a cool, dark pantry.
    Bugs cannot live without oxygen, so I vacuum seal with my food saver, and I don't freeze anymore.
    I store cornmeal vacuum sealed in its original bag in the freezer. I've never had any go bad yet. I vacuum seal all nuts except macadamias which I freeze because they will turn oily.

    • @kipviteo2274
      @kipviteo2274 Před rokem

      Crisco will burn 72 days with a candle or cotton mop strand as a wick. In case of no heat or lights.

  • @resilientdad7436
    @resilientdad7436 Před rokem

    really good advice, thank you!

  • @prayingitup3297
    @prayingitup3297 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the timely reminders!❤

  • @kathym2501
    @kathym2501 Před rokem +7

    I put away lots of saltine packs away in a tote that wasn't air tight and they don't smell as good as new. The last batch I got I put in half gallon jars. Gotta have my saltines lol. I have a big batch of dry goods in a large tote sitting by my chair waiting for me to repackage. I've saved more large juice and soda bottles for this. Also have the vacuum seal bags and mylar. Grandson is coming over tomorrow so I'll do this while hanging with him😊

  • @jefferymathis1933
    @jefferymathis1933 Před rokem

    Thanks for the info.

  • @judysentell5956
    @judysentell5956 Před rokem

    Great advice ♥️

  • @theresalogsdon765
    @theresalogsdon765 Před rokem +5

    Thanks Jinne.
    Gotta Get busy Sealing up some more items. Lol
    🙏🙏

  • @tryingndoing
    @tryingndoing Před rokem +3

    Very good advice. Thanks, Jinne! Blessings!

  • @jennawinkelman8260
    @jennawinkelman8260 Před rokem +5

    This was super helpful! Thank you!

  • @gingerzelidon3573
    @gingerzelidon3573 Před rokem

    Thanks, Jinne! This is such valuable information! Have a great day!

  • @chickenprepper236
    @chickenprepper236 Před rokem +4

    Got it , Thanks Jinne

  • @vonlipi
    @vonlipi Před rokem +1

    Oh my! Oh my so much useful information! I am gagging! Great job Jenny!

  • @TheRoadprincess
    @TheRoadprincess Před rokem +2

    Really great info! And from the Peanut Gallery, too! So fun sharing! Thank you all!

  • @freesom53
    @freesom53 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for the good tips.

  • @carenholderbradshaw9980
    @carenholderbradshaw9980 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the information.

  • @tammypoppino1657
    @tammypoppino1657 Před rokem +1

    You give wonderful info!! Tks.

  • @jackiejermeay6568
    @jackiejermeay6568 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for such great tips

  • @karenbianco1084
    @karenbianco1084 Před rokem +1

    Great advice 👍

  • @amymartin7508
    @amymartin7508 Před rokem +6

    Good list, picked up a few I didn't know. ❤️

  • @cherylbrowning3303
    @cherylbrowning3303 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you you are so helpful we love your tips thanks again!

  • @verdi2255
    @verdi2255 Před rokem +1

    Glad your channel came across my feed today. You provided so much helpful information. I have been wondering about this particular topic recently. Thank you.

  • @marycouper6727
    @marycouper6727 Před rokem +1

    Wow, that's a lot of information. I will have to write this down. Thank you for taking the time and energy to get this to us.

  • @joeyhardin1288
    @joeyhardin1288 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, Happy New Year. See you in the New Year. God Bless and stay safe.

  • @joanbogart5348
    @joanbogart5348 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for sharing this important information.

  • @carolynburge8225
    @carolynburge8225 Před rokem +4

    Thank you...stay warm and safe my friend.

  • @dandycat2204
    @dandycat2204 Před rokem +15

    Just used some flour that I had deliberately left to go out of date...by 18 months.
    Made shortbread and mince pies for Xmas.
    Guess what?
    It was just fine.
    So I suppose it's what you define as long term.

    • @jocarson5310
      @jocarson5310 Před rokem +4

      I believe the storage experts at the LDS Church say flour stays good for 10 years.

    • @dandycat2204
      @dandycat2204 Před rokem +8

      @@jocarson5310 Hi Jo.
      Yes, stored in a #10 can.
      Mine was just in the paper bag in my cupboard.
      I just was experimenting, to see why people claim flour doesn't keep well.
      It seemed fine to me (and I'm VERY fussy about my cooking!!), so just putting it out there that flour seems good for a couple of years without any special treatment.
      Thanks for replying though. A Happy New Year to you and yours.

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem +1

      @@dandycat2204 Often, it will get bugs hatching if just left in original packaging.

    • @dandycat2204
      @dandycat2204 Před rokem +1

      @@JayP-kd5rc Hi Jay.
      Thanks for your reply.
      Firstly, Happy New Year, hope you have a good one.
      I understand that it's a common problem in the US, but I live in the UK, and we have higher food standards than in the US.
      The point I was really seeking to make was that I have heard many people argue that flour can't be stored, but it's perfectly fine even long after the use by date, without taking special measures.

    • @missysunshine2660
      @missysunshine2660 Před rokem

      @@JayP-kd5rc totally agree. Everything comes out of original packaging…flour, pasta, sugar…little bugs are everywhere and learned my lesson.

  • @FreezeDriedIceCreamPrepper

    It never occurred to me to vacuum seal my crackers or cereal. Thank you SO MUCH for the tip!!! 💓

  • @cindypardee9034
    @cindypardee9034 Před rokem +2

    The timing of your video couldn’t have been more perfect. May have to use my crackers as crumbs in the food saver 😅 . Always works over soups and salads

  • @ericakrueger8438
    @ericakrueger8438 Před rokem +4

    I stopped buying brown sugar. Instead I add 1 tsp of molasses to white sugar and it tastes so much better.

    • @missysunshine2660
      @missysunshine2660 Před rokem

      Yes! Will never buy brown sugar again! 😊

    • @dragons8822
      @dragons8822 Před 4 měsíci

      How much white sugar before you add the 1 tsp of molasses ? Any other shortcuts you have ? Thanks, Me personally i use honey instead of white sugar for baking & cooking but i do use brown sugar.

  • @pats9055
    @pats9055 Před rokem +10

    Thank you for all the work you do for us to keep us informed. Lard storage is interesting. I did not know that. I need to reassess all of my storage.

  • @carolsanborn5332
    @carolsanborn5332 Před rokem

    Very good, dear lady. Thanks for your diligence to detail on the tips 👍

  • @Bex-rg8pj
    @Bex-rg8pj Před rokem +2

    Thanks buddy ❤

  • @sjmullen9011
    @sjmullen9011 Před rokem +24

    I have been reusing spaghetti sauce glass jars to store my dry beans in. Thanks for the tip on avoiding oven-canning dry uncooked beans. I have never tried sprouting. Also need to start using my cornmeal. Didn’t realize it had such a short shelf life. Thanks for all the great advice. ❤

    • @jo.wilkinson
      @jo.wilkinson Před rokem +8

      I reuse my jars as well.

    • @C2yourself
      @C2yourself Před rokem +8

      We use cornmeal to make polenta. Chill it, slice, pan fry and serve with ragu/ Sunday sauce instead of pasta. It's great!

    • @michellebarnhill5130
      @michellebarnhill5130 Před rokem +1

      I keep my corn meal in the freezer. Same thing with my hush puppy mix.

    • @jewele
      @jewele Před rokem

      @@michellebarnhill5130 how do you store it in the freezer? In a freezer safe jar, vacuum sealed bag, vacuum sealed jar? Thank you!

    • @michellebarnhill5130
      @michellebarnhill5130 Před rokem +4

      @@jewele I keep the bags of corn meal in a ziplock bag in the freezer. I do the same with my flour, keeps it bug free and fresh.

  • @floridaglitz
    @floridaglitz Před rokem +11

    I love the Food Vaults….I have one for Rice Beans Sugar Salt and Flour…so worth it…! I did put Mac & Cheese on the shelf….it was there literally a week and guess what…..filled with weavels 🫣 I check Pantry all the time! Thanks Jinnie ❤

    • @Monkchip
      @Monkchip Před rokem +4

      I use the food vaults to store dog food,so I don't risk the dry dogfood bags getting wet or a hole and lose it all or something like that.
      Thanks for talking about storage, Ginni. This is a good time to get things organized, at least it is here in the cold north of the country.

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem +1

      You can still get bugs in those vaults if you don't repackage the food. The eggs come in the food product when you buy it, and they later hatch.

  • @tammymanuel9158
    @tammymanuel9158 Před rokem +7

    I one container i use that i keep in my fridge. The other I vacuum seal in jars. I have vacuum sealed most my dry goods. Delicate items like crackers, cereal i oven can them so they dont get crushed. Bugs are a nuisance. Once you get them its hard to get them out. You dont want to waist any food.

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem

      If you vac seal the crackers in mason jars, they don't get crushed.

  • @lesawillis653
    @lesawillis653 Před rokem +1

    Thank you.

  • @janharkey5705
    @janharkey5705 Před rokem

    Excellent thank you!

  • @brendafox5241
    @brendafox5241 Před rokem +2

    I am so glad you are speaking out on this subject. I have noticed most people don’t Re pkg their food. They just leave their food in in plastic bags from the store or cardboard. I just cringe. Food costs so much, and getting very scarce. Tx

  • @PeggySue-RL
    @PeggySue-RL Před rokem

    Happy New Year’s from Wilton.

  • @margaloone7970
    @margaloone7970 Před rokem +7

    I have stored pasta vacuum sealed in mason jars. They appear to last for a very long time.

  • @MichaelR58
    @MichaelR58 Před rokem +5

    Good informational video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

  • @rachelkivarkis1801
    @rachelkivarkis1801 Před rokem

    Thank you, for all the tips, another great and helpful video.
    Thank again for sharing. 🙏👍🌹✨🌟👏✝️❤️

  • @wishesandrainbows7937
    @wishesandrainbows7937 Před rokem +2

    Going through my third pantry moth infestation and it’s very disheartening. 25 lb bag of quick oats from Amazon was infested. I repackaged everything in Mylar bags and O2 absorbers but I didn’t wipe down all my canned goods and that was the culprit the second time. A moth laid larvae under a can. Now the third,…. Idfk totally discouraged! I can’t do this anymore.

  • @Kris-Marie
    @Kris-Marie Před rokem +12

    I just opened a can of coffee dated 9/2021. Smelled great and tasted fine. I vacuum seal most of my dry goods. I also mylar with O2 some items. I have never tried to keep cereal and crackers too far past the date.

    • @kayem863
      @kayem863 Před rokem +2

      I had some stale saltines. I put them in the dehydrator for about 30 mins. They came out crispy just like when i 1st opened them. You may be able to do this in your oven as well.

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem

      @@kayem863 Yes, and you can also do that in a microwave. Just watch them, or you can burn them. Doesn't take long.

  • @coloradopackratprepper
    @coloradopackratprepper Před rokem +4

    I hav at least a dozen different types of beans and hav also pressure canned at least 7 to 12 qts of each bean just in case SHTF and cant cook for a long period of time!!!!

  • @sherihicks1427
    @sherihicks1427 Před rokem +4

    I've also heard that the little Hot Hands hand warmers can be used as oxygen absorbers because they work the same way.

  • @sandrajohnson9926
    @sandrajohnson9926 Před rokem +3

    Good evening, Jinni.
    I still have not repacked
    egg noodles or pasta.
    I keep in a storage bin.
    I need to get busy.

  • @dgunearthed7859
    @dgunearthed7859 Před rokem +4

    HI.....those evil critters. Good advice. 🙂

  • @stacyberry6097
    @stacyberry6097 Před rokem +4

    I vac seal everything. I never put dry foods into the frezzer I don't want moisture in the foods. If I'm leaving food in the frezzer till I use it then I will.

  • @yiayiapreeper595
    @yiayiapreeper595 Před rokem

    Excellent video. I was wondering about cereal I put everything in mason jars oxygen absorbers then use my vacuum sealer to pull.out the air

  • @daval5563
    @daval5563 Před rokem +20

    Thank you for your video.
    A person can't go wrong with that advice.
    I must say, I pack the pasta away. I fill five gallon buckets with the stuff. It's just "too" affordable as a long term prep for me to pass up.
    I also decant a lot of liquids that I buy in plastic bottles into glass jugs. Soy Sauce, Worcestershire, Vinegar, etc.
    Good luck.

    • @sabrinamassie5606
      @sabrinamassie5606 Před rokem +6

      I know you can make pasta from flour and water/egg .. But who wants to do that? It's not "easy" to me LOL
      We vacuum seal ours in vacuum bags and keep them in buckets ...
      And like you - We try not to buy liquids in plastic if we can find glass - but it's getting harder these days to do that ... I've never tried decanting them though ...
      Does Vinegar go bad? I always thought it just got stronger ... It's never in my house long enough to find out ... We use it for everything !

    • @daval5563
      @daval5563 Před rokem +3

      @@sabrinamassie5606 Vinegar does not go bad, but! I have seen pictures of the plastic container "corrupt" from sitting on a cement floor.
      We have a bottle recycle depot handy and I find all kinds of used mason Jars there as well as one gallon brown beer jugs they use at the "Custom" beer brewers.
      I only have about 10 gallons of vinegar stashed, we use it for everything too.

    • @sabrinamassie5606
      @sabrinamassie5606 Před rokem +1

      @@daval5563 thanks for reaffirming my thoughts .. It doesn't go bad ... YAY ... I'll start looking for ways to get it into glass though ... We keep quite a bit too and I'd never thought about the integrity of the plastic. We do keep it on a slatted platform for airflow - but I don't want to risk it! Thanks Again!
      Happy New Year!

    • @JayP-kd5rc
      @JayP-kd5rc Před rokem

      soy sauce, worcestershire, and vinegar will last for years in their own container.

    • @daval5563
      @daval5563 Před rokem +1

      @@JayP-kd5rc Yep, I just don't like plastic.
      good luck

  • @darlenemay9730
    @darlenemay9730 Před 7 dny

    My sister gives me boxes of dried potatoes with seasoning pkgs. I've vac. sealed the potatoes in jars but wasn't sure of the seasoning since it's a cheese flavor so I really don't like the seasoning if it goes bad it's jarred in a separate jar, I will pitch it out and use the dried potatoes as I choose... There are little clay (I think clay)bears that you can put in your brown sugar to keep it soft.

  • @kathygenovy3893
    @kathygenovy3893 Před rokem +2

    Maybe you can show how to repackage shortening and lard. He said to redo them in Mason jars if I have a can of shortening how would I put it in jars do I just put the solid in another jar and then vacuum seal the jar?

  • @terriaki1273
    @terriaki1273 Před rokem +1

    I usually freeze them for 4-5 days (mainly because I forget about it lol). Then let it come to room temperature slowly.
    Thank you

  • @scruffyscrubs5468
    @scruffyscrubs5468 Před rokem +2

    My freezer is small so I get the oxygen absorber (i.e. soda bottles) packets and I do vacuum seal rolls, jars, even washed and dried well plastic bottles with good caps and then duct tape them for extra seal security. The oxygen absorbers will kill any bugs that night potentially be in the food or hatch. All dry foods have that potential for bugs.

  • @patriciahiguera1724
    @patriciahiguera1724 Před 2 měsíci

    Some body said if you can't freeze your rice you can use bay leaves to kill any bugs if any

  • @m.w.5327
    @m.w.5327 Před rokem +3

    Great info and after hearing you about dollar tree moisture absorbers i got some, they work great. Thx!

    • @juneweimar1064
      @juneweimar1064 Před rokem +2

      What section of the store do you find them at?

    • @m.w.5327
      @m.w.5327 Před rokem +1

      They were at the end of the kitchen section at my store.

  • @maxibake9323
    @maxibake9323 Před rokem +12

    That's a great list Jinne.👍
    Time to re-evaluate, & stocktake, like the stores do at this time of Year.
    Also it's the best time to get any containers you might need, in the sales.
    TFS HC, take care & keep busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶

    • @sherihicks1427
      @sherihicks1427 Před rokem +3

      My sweet and thoughtful daughter gave me a set of fourteen airtight containers with labels and a pen for Christmas! They're all full, and have oxygen absorbers in them! Haha! I asked her what are the chances of getting another set? You should have seen her face! I was kidding, of course!

    • @maxibake9323
      @maxibake9323 Před rokem +1

      @@sherihicks1427 What a Great Gift your Daughter got you. 👍🎁
      Take care of you & yours sherihicks, & Happy New Year too. 🎉❤🙂🐶

    • @sherihicks1427
      @sherihicks1427 Před rokem +1

      Thank you, @Maxi Bake! Happy New Year to you and yours!

    • @maxibake9323
      @maxibake9323 Před rokem

      @@sherihicks1427 👍🎉🤗🥂❤️🙂🐶

  • @lightgiver7311
    @lightgiver7311 Před rokem

    I dry canned many items and used the attachment to my vacuum sealer to remove oxygen.

  • @MadamKsTarot
    @MadamKsTarot Před rokem +5

    I keep basil leafs with my long term preps nice don't like the smell of them. Peppermint oil works also

  • @kimmyk1
    @kimmyk1 Před rokem

    I have vacuum sealed my sugar I buy. I put a small hole in the bag of sugar and vacuum seal. It’s as hard as a rock sealed. When I open it it’s like a just bought it in about a minute. Same with brown sugar and confectioners sugar

  • @MadamKsTarot
    @MadamKsTarot Před rokem

    I have put off doing this and am doing sugar 64 lbs n 4 oats. Than pasta. I give the pasta n sauce to my family. Thank you. Tomatoes are 3 1/2 ft tall now. Very overwhelming my house is a garden right now waiting to go out side.. Make to have cover for the uv this fall will be harsher than normal. Wear a hat also.

  • @judysahlem7821
    @judysahlem7821 Před rokem

    When you say vacumn seal are you using mylar bags? I am a little confused because I thought vacumn sealing things like oatmeal would extend storage but mylar would be longer. I am new to this and want to get it right. Listening to you is like having a friend in the room so thank you very much. Love your shopping finds. Stay well

  • @OTseven
    @OTseven Před rokem

    All great. Thx. Ivebeen wishing you would make this video. Lol. Packaged stuff...quinoa, beans, etc...do I have to seal? Crisco...I didn't know it lasts longer if I vacuum sealed it. Thx.

  • @joyceguy2246
    @joyceguy2246 Před 8 měsíci

    I just watched this video and really appreciate your info!!! What is the vacuum sealer you are using? I’ve looked on Amazon and don’t see. Thanks in advance! I love watching your videos!!!
    Joyce Guy

  • @joyglass7143
    @joyglass7143 Před rokem +1

    Should jars of tomato products be recanned for long-term storage? What about canned tomato products be done also?

  • @sabrinamassie5606
    @sabrinamassie5606 Před rokem +8

    We vacuum sealed Pinto Beans in 2018 (quart jars) and they've been great ... But I came across one last week which had the seal broken and it took FOREVER for those darn beans to cook .. Luckily it was on the wood stove so I didn't burn up extra electricity on the range but Lord - You're right ...
    F O R E V E R !!!

    • @suzybailey-koubti8342
      @suzybailey-koubti8342 Před rokem +2

      Put baking soda in beans you’re cooking and they will cook regularly, if they are old.

    • @sandrahudziec723
      @sandrahudziec723 Před rokem

      I vacuum sealed my beans with the machine and bags haven't had a problem yet and I did put my nuts in the bags and put them in the freezer and my flower is in jars sealed so is my sugar and salt no room in the freezer for the flower and cornmeal have no problem yet

    • @sandrahudziec723
      @sandrahudziec723 Před rokem +1

      And I put bay leaves in my flower and oatmeal when they are vacuum sealed always have and inside the tote container I have stuff stored in and cabinets no problem with Critters

    • @sabrinamassie5606
      @sabrinamassie5606 Před rokem +1

      @@sandrahudziec723 I use Bay Leaves as well... Never have had trouble with bugs ... I have to be careful of mice - We live pretty far in the woods and it's an old farm house ... They haven't gotten into our buckets yet though, Thank Goodness ... I try to keep an close eye on things ...

  • @angelsgarden3000
    @angelsgarden3000 Před rokem +1

    what about baking soda? how long will they last stored in airtight jars?

  • @user-oj9in1di8f
    @user-oj9in1di8f Před měsícem

    I put my cornmeal and oats and beans in the freezer for 3 days before packaging them. This will kill any bugs

  • @lindaertel7558
    @lindaertel7558 Před rokem +2

    I am confused about when to use oxygen absorbers and when to use moisture absorbers. Can you clarify this please?

  • @tonijurkones8373
    @tonijurkones8373 Před rokem

    Hello 👋 Happy New Year 🎊🎈

  • @PHExpatPrepper
    @PHExpatPrepper Před rokem

    Out here it is almost a given rice will have weevils. Mylar, o2 packets, freezer and buckets.

  • @sharonlavender1707
    @sharonlavender1707 Před rokem +1

    What about powdered bouillon can you vacuum seal these

  • @sandyshephard4571
    @sandyshephard4571 Před rokem +2

    How about corn meal?

  • @leecoughlin4408
    @leecoughlin4408 Před rokem

    Just vacuum sealed jars of various dry beans and jars of brown rice.

  • @nildamartinez6188
    @nildamartinez6188 Před rokem

    Hi, I’m very new to storing food. What’s a good vacuum seal to purchase?

  • @MamaShup
    @MamaShup Před 8 měsíci

    I have a lot of Bear Creek soups, instant potatoes, gravy mix and onion soup. Can they be put into a bucket in their packaging? Aren’t they like Mylar bags? Do I need to put them in a Mylar bag with oxygen absorbers? Thank you

  • @AC-qi9wo
    @AC-qi9wo Před rokem

    I pressure can my beans, I don't like cooking dry beans they never turn out but pressure canning they do great. I just opened a can of Salting crackers, I oven canned and they just smelled off I was bummed I won't do that again I tossed 4 jars, I don't know what happened.

  • @jenniferhowell7191
    @jenniferhowell7191 Před 10 měsíci

    Do you have a recommendation for storage of nuts? I know freezing is best, looking for another route

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