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

BEST FOOD TO PRESERVE FOOD FOR LONG TERM - NO SPECIAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED
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[@KKing55]

I looked for that santa maria elbow macaroni organic and could not find it any where. Do you have a link for that? If not, where did you find it? Thanks for all that you share~!

[@oldsprout5384]

@@KKing55 I agree, AP where can we find that pasta?? Thanks in advance!

[@dwk072684]

Where did you get that elbow mac in bulk?

[@sauzalita2670]

Can I use this dry method for my rice too? Maybe you’ve done a video on it before, but I’m fairly new. Thank you

[@dwk072684]

@@sauzalita2670 yes.

[@mightyhannibal6297]

Small or thin pastas require considerably less time to cook. For instance: Orzo, angel hair, very small macaroni. Angle hair cooks in 4 minutes vs. spaghetti which takes 9 minutes. That could stretch out fuel quite a bit.

[@darlenerushing5315]

Great thought. Thank you.

[@davidsabo405]

Thank you

[@maxibake9323]

You can also save fuel by soaking your Spaghetti or Angel hair Pasta for 2 hours in room temperature Water, then you just add it to your heated up Sauce, & cook it for a further 2 minutes. 👍🍝🤗

[@bluemoon4921]

@@maxibake9323 WoW😮 I didn't know that you didn't have to cook it. Thx so much for sharing that❤

[@maxibake9323]

@@bluemoon4921 Your very Welcome Blue Moon. I haven't tried pasta shapes though, might be time for some experiments. Lol. 👍🤗

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

I got snowed in at 8,000 feet in the family cabin in 2015. Was stuck for a week and a half and exhausted my food in two and a half days. I had no idea how long the storm would last or how bad it would be. I ended up eating 25 - 30 year old food including a can of Van Camps beans from 1991. That food kept me going. One thing about the old noodles, mine were stored in sealed glass jars as well, and they tasted like cardboard, still edible but a bit like getting nutrition from eating your shoe. Flavored oatmeal packets were the clear winner - maple and brown sugar stored in waxed paper. Most everything I ate was expired two decades before but I didn't get sick, just a little anecdote for a case-study.

[@skr8674]

How come you and your family didn’t update the food?

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

@@skr8674 That's a sad story, but I'll tell it. My parents got divorced when I was 6. I re-united with Dad and his side of the family when I turned 18, and the cabin had been neglected since I was young. Dad used to take us up there in the snow for vacations when we were kids but lost custody. In my twenties I was hired by my Grandparents to renovate the place and that's when the storm came.

[@holycow92883]

Wow! This is so great to know.

[@tiffanyswensen9490]

I got snowed into my cabin for 2 weeks ... didn't prepare and got very very hungry. Survived on tomato paste, crackers and old pasta. I've been on a kick lately to build up a long term food storage ... and I mean LONG TERM because I'm too scattered to constantly rotate out. Thank you for the oatmeal packet idea!

[@aprilcarr8079]

What is this storing oat meal in wax paper I’m very curious about that.

[@nicoleanthoine6046]

I bought pasta, rice,tuna and unflavored gelatin for my preps today. Pro tip the gelatin is a great bioavailable protein and will thicken up anything. Super versatile and loaded with protein and collagen

[@fullofhope2222]

nice one

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

I got some too! If your homemade jelly or jam doesn’t set you add a teaspoon to the jar and stir and heat it in the microwave

[@SunshineB21]

Where to buy

[@pantryonlyrecipes]

@@SunshineB21 I got mine on Amazon but Walmart or your local grocery should have it

[@Chaggy1978]

Does the tinned tuna last longer than the use by date they have on them?

[@loren3160]

I'm so happy my son finally is prepping. I've been talking to him for over a year. But since prices have sky rocket he is acting now. Thank You God 🙏✝️

[@eleanoraddy4683]

Not the only one, my friend rang ME to tell me I need to store water! How she forgot I already store it I don't know but this is wonderful news

[@elliottpeabody1287]

You're welcome!

[@mtnwoodsy3738]

TO BEAT THAT FOOD FATIGUE ON RICE OR PASTA, ALSO STOCK SPICES, SALT PEPPER, GARLIC ETC

[@ryanrex297]

Variety is the spice of life… no, spice is the variety of life!

[@Mamour2024]

powder spices last long

[@PulpParadise]

@@Mamour2024 in general, "they" suggest you throw away your old spices every six months - a year, but that's ridiculous. Most spice racks that come with spices in them are far older than that already when you get them home. Not only that, but even old herbs and spices will still add something to plain food and increase the eating experience, reducing food fatigue and allowing for a variety of flavors.

[@stephanieballou1539]

I've been a personal trainer and health and wellness couch for 25 years and I could still eat pasta with peas and butter everyday. 😆 I don't, but I could.

[@vickiezaccardo1711]

Pasta and broccoli is good too. I usually make w twisties twisties, butter, and Parmigiano. I love pasta wheat, too. A cold pasta salad with choice of veg, oil and vinegar is good.

[@bluemoon4921]

Me too! Love it😋 Also love pasta with corn & butter.

[@vickiezaccardo1711]

@@bluemoon4921 Never tried pasta w corn but I do love rice with butter and corn

[@bluemoon4921]

@@vickiezaccardo1711 that sounds goood!

[@kathymcmc]

Me too!! And if I buttered pasta, my cat shows up to lick the bowl. She loves some butter. LOL

[@thosewhoknowknow778]

Bay leaves at bottom and top of jar work if you don't have oxygen absorbers. You can vaccum seal it shut if you want but not necessary for pasta

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I'm on a very small tight fixed income being disabled and I'm still finding ways to be prepared. So if I can do it anyone can.

[@beverlyastorga6825]

I am the same and I have prepped pastas rice beans crackers veggies meat etc..

[@DisabledandPrepping]

@beverlyastorga6825 that's excellent! 😊

[@junefischer6650]

Most Dollar Stores have beans, pasta, cereals, canned fruit, canned veges, and canned meats. Even Top Ramen. Check those out. It's a great place to get started at and spend very little. We started at the beginning of covid, so we have a decent amount that we rotate when needed.

[@pattiannepascual]

save jars,all sizes. olives, spaghetti sauce,etc. thoroughly wash and dry. You'll think you have too many,but watch how quick you fill them up.(yeast, beans,cornmeal, jelly beans. etc)

[@BigPoppa-Monk]

Great advice, people over look the fact the they were used over and over by our great grandparents.

[@leannsmreker3201]

I have and use big jars that were my grandparents

[@theIAMofME]

Jars have really gotten expensive. If someone new is watching this....you can use pasta sauce jars, pickle jars or any kind of jar that has a good metal lid. Just pop in that oxygen absorber and it will seal just like any other mason jar.

[@lovechild-rc7hw]

If using canning jars, could we recycle lids that have been previously used for canning instead of new ones?

[@CrazyGrandmaWeaz]

@@lovechild-rc7hw yes you can. I always use my used ones.

[@CrazyGrandmaWeaz]

Definitely can use any jars. If I buy sauces I buy in glass for this reason.

[@lovechild-rc7hw]

@@CrazyGrandmaWeaz thank you. Now just have to get some oxygen absorbers.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Make sure the lid has a good seal ring inside it.

[@yiayiapreeper595]

I watched your videos on dry canning. I've gone crazy for a year putting up pastas, rice,flour, popcorn, flour,sugars, salt and much more. I couldn't put a garden in so I've put up alot of dry goods. My king size bed underneath is full now every space I can has dry storage. Thank you Rudy.

[@juliepoppe6294]

Put your jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse in hot water. Let dry. Make sure jars are totally dry- no moisture. Fill and seal with lid saver or oxygen absorbers. Done.

[@poodlestix]

Coincidentally, I also put my food under the bed. A great use of space!

[@lisaiurilli5145]

@@juliepoppe6294 boiling hot water??? Or hot water from the sink.?? ??? Ty in advance.☺️

[@juliepoppe6294]

@@lisaiurilli5145 I just make sure the jars are cleaned in hot ( our hot sink water) and dry.

[@cristinaflores1421]

Vi en algún canal de preparación de conservas caseras que lavan los frascos en el lavavajillas con muy alta temperatura, sino también los lavan bien y los meten al horno bien caliente por varios minutos, yo los hiervo en una olla por 15 minutos y los coloque sobre un tela limpia para escurrir. Saludos desde Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷

[@kiimmig2293]

Simple dressed up pasta , Mayo, onions, celery, caned tuna or chicken. Only cooking needed is pasta. If using dehydrated onions/celery add them to the pasta while cooking. Of course season to taste! Love a good Italian pasta 🥰

[@dianelee3896]

I add peas to mine also or use canned salmon

[@MellowBunnies]

This is a good learning video! You can't go wrong with stocking up on pasta! It's cheap and versatile. Thanks A P !

[@fullofhope2222]

loads of condiments and pestos - made it interesting

[@yarnprepper]

@AlaskaPrepper this was a great video! It’s great to bring in new Preppers without intimidating them. This is an easy prep.

[@craignelson535]

I got 250 Mason charge from a elderly lady the wanna downsize her house awesome. Also a neighbor in our neighborhood offered me to have all of her jars which came to a 150 plus her pressure cooker and all the tools for it awesome great job.

[@lynnheffron6905]

Wow, awesone gifts! You are truly lucky. 🇺🇲

[@craignelson535]

Yes I am and also the lady in my neighborhood that gave me all . She got told me I should go to the senior center in the town I live or all the different senior centers in The Valley which I live. Put up some kind of a flyer where you come pick up the jars and what are they have and most of them will probably give it to you.

[@timekabolden5309]

😮😮😮😮😮👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@juanitascott536]

Wow,you are blessed!

[@germanprepper]

Im not going to lie when storing dry goods in a jar with oxygen absorbers ive never had a problem useing recycled (and washed) spaghetti sauce jar and not one ( yet) has lost its vaccume. Some are well over 10 years old.

[@chucky6367]

Thanks for commenting this, l clean and save all the glass jars too and was wondering if l could use them.

[@susanloy8846]

But you must be buying new lids, right?

[@chucky6367]

@@susanloy8846 l don't can/bottle any cooked foods like meats, veg etc, but l use them for nuts, seeds, herbs, dried fruit etc, basically just everyday pantry use. I take out any lining on the lids and boil them. I wouldn't be worried about storing dry things in reused jars with reused undamaged lids.

[@Gruin]

Bottom Line, Save ALL GLASS Jars With Lids...

[@phyllislight3067]

Good to know! Thank you.

[@zippy2641]

I would store fettuccini before macaroni. Macaroni holds too much air taking up more space because of it's shape. Fettuccini's shape would also allow you to use Mylar bags, which are much cheaper than jars, and hold a lot more food. Take the savings and buy more food. Reserve your jars for canning high dollar stuff like meat.

[@BluegrassBarn]

If someone has space but not much money, elbow mac is better. If someone has less space and more money, the smaller but pricier pasta is a good option. Use fuel to cook each the same amount of time, then let the macaroni soak in the boiled water longer until soft to make cooking costs comparable.

[@colleenj225]

I have lots of pasta shapes taking up space. As I go along, replacing those with spaghetti. You can get about 30 lbs spaghetti into a 5 gallon bucket, no mylar needed.

[@randallminor4866]

Classico Organic spaghetti sauce (2 pack) at Costco comes in quart Mason jars that can be recycled for free. You will need to buy canning lids. Don’t reuse the original top.

[@gowest5145]

@@colleenj225 I went to buy 5 gallon mylar bags online and got a shock seeing 5 bags going for $35.00 to $60.00. Doing it without mylar bags would be a lot cheaper.

[@marie5517]

Jars are reusable though. It's a storage source that the jar can be reused for canning or other storage. In the long run jars are better than mylar in a total shtf situation because of reusability

[@shannonwolff2599]

It really is a lot easier than you think and a lot cheaper to start prepping. I am on a fixed income due to disability and I was very worried about how much it would cost. I always did shop the sales and I simply increased that to start prepping. It did cost a small amount more at the start, BUT once you get going it actually SAVES money, and I'll explain how. First of all if money is a concern then shop the sales!!! Every week I go thru the grocery flyers online, and I make a list of items I am interested in from each store. Usually it's 6-8 items from each one. Then I figure out how many of them I need for my regular groceries, and add a couple to that. Now grocery sales tend to rotate aprox every 3 months with super sales every 6. For example spaghetti sauce. When on sale I buy what I need for my family for 3 months and add a couple for my stores. If it is a super sale I may buy enough for 6 months and add as many extra as I can. Once you have been doing this for a while you will discover your grocery bill actually goes DOWN because you are buying everything at the SALE price. Using the same example, the type of spaghetti sauce we like is usually $2.99 (Canadian dollars here). One of the bargain grocery stores had them on sale for $1.25. I bought 16 jars. 12 were for our regular use, and 4 were planned for prepping. I kept a couple in my normal pantry and the rest into the overflow. Now the next time I see them on sale I will do the same thing. That way it never costs me $2.99!! If you don't usually shop the sales very much this can save you money AND allow you to stock up using less money than you did for weekly shopping before!! As for the tools you need or are helpful, check out the thrift and second hand stores in your area. I have a lot of mason jars I have bought at a Salvation army thrift store for $0.10ea, and I got my vacuum sealer at one as well for $5 I believe. Thrift stores are a great place to get a lot of prepping items at a low cost!!

[@ilovegreen0150]

Agree. I stock up when on sale- half price sales are great.

[@ahveganpizzabella]

Great tip sister, another good tip is buying the supermarkets own dirt cheap products instead of any famous brands, like in Aldi or Lidl their own pasta sauce costs only 89 CENTS while same size jar from D0lmio exact same ingredients costs 2,99 euro. So along with chasing the sales try hunt the store brands for stuff u can't find at farmers markets. Large jar of olives in brine store brand 80 cents while a tiny jar of olives with a famous brand name 4,99 same with everything else. Also stock up rice, noodles and potatoes in bulky bags from Asian stores etc. Fruit buy frozen bags outside their season (if the can be frozen, pricey fruit like raspberries or blueberries especially. Bon appetite and happy prepping

[@stacey9003]

Bravo! Pasta has been short changed by most KZbin preppers. Great advice, as always!

[@janesmith8436]

You can boil water for pasta add the pasta stir take it off the heat cover with a lod and it will cook without using your fuel up . Tiny shells , elbow macaroni, angel hair spaghetti all cook fast . One of my favorite is pastina which is great when your stomach is sick. Use some of the salted water and in the bowl and it will sooth your stomach

[@PeterMaddison2483]

I learned that from my older brother years ago. Bring the pan to a boil and then turn off and leave for (I think it was 15 minutes), the pasta cooks in the heated water, no need to waste money/fuel keeping the water hot,

[@aussiejeff2729]

When the gas prices here doubled, my gf started leaving the pasta in water for an hour. It softens so much that it's limp. Then she uses very little gas to heat it. Barely needs to boil

[@jamesweiser252]

I do my crackers, dehydrated vegetables, rice, beans etc the same way. According to my wife, I've gotten out of control with my food preservation. Jokingly, i told her 'then don't come to me when your hungry'. Lol...

[@marilynparmelee]

This is a great idea for everyone, thank you. I've been saving my pasta sauce jars and lids to do this very thing for family members who are on tight budgets and trying to prep. Adding the meat and veggies to go with each has given me some great ideas. 😀

[@leslieclifton7625]

Pasta jars can be reused to recan a #10 can of pasta sauce.

[@yarnprepper]

Definitely on a budget. Wish our Costco had those big bags!

[@C2yourself]

Try restaurant supply stores like US grocery. I found 20 lbs boxes of spaghetti, linguini and elbow macaroni for less than $20 each a few month's ago

[@victorialg1270]

Check if there is a USChef store near you. Otherwise you can order from Azure Standard.

[@yarnprepper]

@@victorialg1270 no drop near me

[@dfanman1]

I stored my pasta in 5 gallon buckets with 5 gallon mylar bags sealed with a couple of 2000cc oxygen absorbers in them. I do the same thing with rice. The oldest rice have eaten that I stored in my pantry was 11 years old and I'm telling you, I couldn't tell the difference between the 11 year old rice and brand new store bought. It works.

[@franny5295]

Thank you so much Rudy! I've actually got stuff put away but this, this I can sit down with my 5 year old son and get him involved instead of running him off. Thank you so much!!!

[@SilverGram]

I do this with my leftover 2 liter soda bottles. I fill them with beans, rice or pasta. An oxygen absorber in first them fill with dry food of my choice and add another oxygen absorber toward the top. Fill as full as possible then add the cap. Of course I rinsed out and let them dry thoroughly before filling them. It frees up my glass jars for actual canning. I also use gallon water jugs etc.

[@grtkaren]

Plastic breaks down plus risk PFAS from plastic, you might want to rethink that

[@bigdawgz4530]

I've been prepping for some time now but I absolutely LOVE these basic videos. After you've been at this awhile you tend to get wrapped up in more "sophisticated", but certainly more complicated, ways of doing things & it's awesome to have a reminder that we don't need to "remake the wheel"...that quick & easy basic methods are often just as effective, if not moreso, than the more complicated ways & are often HUGE timesavers!

[@ShilohsBride]

I agree! Also when new preppers think they have to have freeze dried foods or MRES, the expense becomes a barrier to preparing.

[@bigdawgz4530]

@@ShilohsBride Absolutely! Money is already very tight for most so staring down a $3000+ investment for a 1 yr supply of 25yr foods for just ONE person can be VERY intimidating & depressing & can cause some people to give up before they even get started. Rudy's "Prepping 101" videos make survival on a budget realistic...especially when you can take costs down even more by employing his tip to recycle free, empty 20 oz & 2 liter soda bottles or jars other things came in as containers for this method instead of needing to lay out cash you may not have in order to get the Mason jars.

[@debwolf6654]

Veryhelful for new kids on the prepping block. Ty

[@leslieclifton7625]

@@bigdawgz4530 Yup, a friend is giving me 1 gallon drink plastic. Rinse and dry again, store rice (what I have). I buy salt in bulk, store in plastic.

[@joscelynpease6656]

Pasta is a wonderful staple for sure. Also, you can boil for a few minutes and then out the lid on for 10 min and it cooks perfectly. Uses way less fuel.

[@OnTheWaySoon]

Amazon has excellent canned foods in bulk. I got tuna, beef stew, chicken n dumplings, spam, etc in bulk. Not expensive and a great resource for preppers

[@Youshallbefilled]

Honestly I’m glad you’re getting back to basics because not everyone has “pay day prep money”. Everyone who started out with these prepper videos is now only doing it to get the money not to help the people.

[@JT-2012]

Love seeing Rudy in the kitchen, videos again.😀 I would pick a can of stewed tomatoes to go with that elbow macaroni.😋 I don't care about meat but a can of fruit for dessert would be wonderful. Maybe even warm peaches over a homemade biscuit.🍑 Blessings.

[@lorio1214]

I appreciate this video so much! This feels less stressful and something I can do right now to get some food stocked on my shelf for long term storage. would love to see more like this. Thanks for all you do!

[@SouthoftheBigChicken]

I live back in the woods, I love glass jars, protects against mice.

[@tvmac1262]

Very impressed by lack of broken pieces. Pasta travelled well from Italy to Alaska.

[@allienoneya4257]

Some of the first things I ever stocked as pasta of ever size , shape and color. Grandkids like tricolor pasta. I started out loud and proud with vacuum sealing, 5 gallon pails and Mylar bags with o2 absorbers , then came rice, then dry beans of every variety. Flor, sugar . All with vacuum packing some and / or mylar and o2 absorbers in 5 gallon buckets.

[@northernkarma9296]

A very good beginners video Rudy. But now I'm craving Macaroni (Noogies!) we call them in my house, macaroni with a little butter, salt and a bit of grated cheese on top. Warms the cockles of your heart every time! ❤❤

[@Spot4art]

Just bought some cast iron cookware to use on a wood stove or fire if needed!

[@janamiles597]

Wipe the rims to remove pasta dust

[@jameshervu260]

This is the easiest way yet, thank you. My spouse and I have learned a lot from you. Going to do some dry canning tomorrow.

[@manthony777]

You don't say "wife?"

[@jameshervu260]

@@manthony777 👌my wife. There I said it. 😊

[@manthony777]

@@jameshervu260 , Thanks Jimmy 😊

[@kitziewitty7281]

I love this method. I just did some lentils, rice, and Mac n cheese in jars 🫙

[@hellodave1168]

Thank you AP for all you do. You try to address people's needs in a variety of ways...much appreciated.

[@lili42059]

Wow. So simple, practical and necessary. I've been prepping for a bit. Every little tip helps. Thank you so much bro for all you do. God bless you and your family.

[@m.walker7907]

I have done Vacuum sealed.Useing 2019 pasta,@ 2019 prices of pasta,Reuse jars from stores,& save the lids.That way my bell jars are for canning.

[@Cos.....]

The lord will provide for his people

[@timrachow-ey9mt]

Amen! And this is one of the ways🙂

[@freespeech4023]

What about the people in Africa who starved , where was the Lord then

[@Cos.....]

@@freespeech4023 if you turn towards the lord and away from sin and evil he will bless you and if not he will curse you. Cursing to the 3rd and 4th generation and blessing to the 1000 generations.

[@freespeech4023]

@@Cos..... the Lord can get lost as far as I am concerned , I hate the Lord, Satan is my friend

[@Cos.....]

@@freespeech4023 the lord laughs at the wicked for he knows their day is near.

[@AwGusTeen]

To do multiple jars, I bought a vacuum chamber from Amazon and a 2-stage vacuum pump from Harbor Freight. I can vacuum seal five jars at a time.

[@holycow92883]

That sounds interesting. Do you have a video showing how you do that?

[@robertmiller5735]

Thank you , this was very well done, any new prepper who is nervous should see this !

[@stevekemble8911]

I love jars. Easy to clean and reuse. Mylar is fine, but jars rule, unless you have earthquakes!

[@yarnprepper]

CHECK OUT RUDY’s STORE FRONT FOR THE OXYGEN ABSORBERS www.amazon.com/shop/alaskaprepper

[@beckywilliams832]

Cook pasta with cream of mushroom soup

[@MsKitty-st1yv]

Hey, tx. I will try that today. THANKS

[@elle1014elle]

Thank you for doing a video for beginners. I truly enjoy your videos. You seem like a humble man. Blessings!

[@gowest5145]

Storing it in glass is better than storing it in plastic. Thanks for very simple prepping advice for beginners.

[@calilove6103]

Yes! We all need to love each other. Ty!

[@Ann_Palmer]

I love some pasta and I love the pasta from Italy 🇮🇹 the best.good advice for new preppers.

[@janetjones7880]

Hey Rudy...something you might want to try. I have a Foodsaver with jar attachments to vacuum seal in jars. But because I like to be able to seal jars of dried goods without electricity, a Brake Bleeder (like you use on car brakes) and the jar attachment works better to vacuum seal than the electric foodsaver - It works great

[@projectalice8119]

I just bought one. Works great!!

[@janetjones7880]

@@projectalice8119 doesn't it though - no elec. needed to preserve our dry goods. I'm always sealing up something

[@projectalice8119]

@@janetjones7880 IKR?! 😂🥳

[@tennesseeterri]

I do that too. Just grab the pump and you're set. And its easy to do just one or two.

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

Thank you AP I just got my pasta ready to start this prep tomorrow Will be teaching my sister n children 👍 😊 🇺🇸

[@eternallearner6026]

This was an a++ tip. Thank you for taking the time. 🙏🌸

[@johnturtle6649]

Protip: IF you have access to dark glass, it protects even better from sunlight. (some people have dark brown or emerald colored glass)

[@colleenj225]

Great video. I have limited space, so now prepping spaghetti (less air). Also ghee, olive oil, jar pesto, jar garlic, canned tomatoes, olives, capers, dried herbs.

[@montanaliving4769]

We all can use refreshers plus I have never put pasta up that way so glad to learn!

[@orangecat6368]

Thank you for the video A P! Using recycled jars like pasta jars pickle jars etc, will help save money too!

[@nicoleanthoine6046]

I may or may not have 10 gallons of pickles and 6 half gallon jars. Lol Cheaper than buying the jars and the pickles are a bonus

[@marshahogue4889]

How do you get the pickle smell out of the pickle jars and lids?

[@orangecat6368]

Same as canning jars , hot soapy water, you may have do it a couple of times.

[@tanana2070]

Save your pasta sauce glass jars. Don't ever get rid of a glass jar. (Regular mouth Mason jar lids will fit some of these.) Put an Oxygen absorber in it and even the original lid that comes with the jar will reseal.

[@tammylewis9324]

I use a lot of medicinal teas. I have saved all of my Classico pasta jars and they are full of tea bags . Probably 25 different types. These jars also have the measurements on the side if you need.

[@tammylewis9324]

Also, I buy powdered and dried herbs by the pound and these are stored in quart (Ball) jars.

[@lacreshawood4925]

Thank you for putting out such a good learning video. I watch you as often as I can. You’re the best! Blessings to you and your family.

[@pbates4251]

Thank you very much for all the helpful information that you give. I might have watched this one before but it had to be over a year or so. It helps to review things

[@daughterofmyabba]

Great video thanks, and your voice is very calming, I'm thankful for your videos.

[@SouthernHomemaker2023]

Great video! Preserving food is a very important skill to learn!! Keep up the great work AP!!😀😀

[@angelabishop2515]

Thank you, Rudy!! I love listening to you and appreciate your wisdom!!❤

[@bethstaggs2369]

I always thought it had to be vacuum sealed. Thank you so much! Time saved !

[@saddleridge4364]

I store very few things in glass. I do have some home canned, but accidents happen, and then you have lost it and glass shards. Also, if you store in an unheated area, be aware of winter temps, freezing causes expansion, cans will possibly rupture

[@Hhobby79]

Hey AP would be great if u could physically show ur community how much 1 serving really looks like. My family was surprised how much food is for 1 serving. KEEP PREPPING DON'T GIVE UP HOPE!!!!!

[@Cadiangrunt99]

Oh man I wish I'd found this a year ago when I got serious about prepping. This will help me a heck of a lot and be more effective with my money.

[@wxfield]

I pulled a box of elbow macaroni out of the back of a shelf on our farm last year. The date on it was 1997..making it easily 25 years old. I cooked it and made mac & cheese with it. Tasted fine. Unless you want to keep mice and moisture out of your macaroni...just leave it in the box I say.

[@empressjennifer7476]

Literally did this last week … I just use my vacuum sealer attachments for my canning jars … super expensive here to buy because I only buy organic and they charge $3 for a super small bag of organic store brand but still a good investment !!! I vacuum seal everything in canning jars … I did organic popcorn kernels last week as well since they were 50% off each bag !!!

[@Butterflys3436]

Same here. ❤️

[@ericaharris6897]

Do you think vacuum sealing is as effective as the 02 thingys?

[@empressjennifer7476]

For me I never had a problem … but the lids are made now are garbage so you need to buy forjars brand or use the older boxes of lids that actually hold a seal…if the environment is good I haven’t had any issues … can do both if you want for extra back up

[@laimaz6340]

I use a brake bleeder to vacuum seal the jars vs my vacuum sealer…saves the motor…and cheap on Amazon. Paid 20 dollars for the kit 😉

[@lorrihansing8026]

@@ericaharris6897 yes, they do the exact same thing.

[@janpenland3686]

Thanks AP. I put up pasta and rice today. It's a great feeling knowing that there is food I can use years down the line. My next project is canning more dry beans. I've got 4 or 5 loads ready to go except for sterilizing the jars. I do that right before canning so they are less likely to have airborne toxins and other nasties in them. I know you don't have to sterilize before pressure canning but I feel safer doing it. I also use a sieve on pasta and beans to get rid of any bug eggs. I know, extra protein right. But if a bug has laid eggs then it has also done other things. I have an adversion to eating poop of any kind. Much Love

[@yiayiapreeper595]

@@johnnyfinance I do put in freezer for 3days take out then refreeze just in case eggs hatched

[@destinyandpurpose]

@@johnnyfinance In my research I have found that if you are using O2 absorbers or vacuum sealing it is not necessary to freeze. After 12 to14 days everything will die without oxygen. Freezing also introduces moisture, during the thaw process it will absorb moisture from the air, vacuum sealing with moisture is a setup for BOTULISM.

[@janpenland3686]

@@johnnyfinance If I had room in my freezer I would. I only have the small freezer on my fridge and it is slap full. I do add a couple of bay leaves to each jar before adding the O2 absorber, one at the bottom and one almost at the top. But like I said it's not the eggs that I'm concerned over. It's the bug poop. Much Love

[@funyunmaker3182]

@@destinyandpurpose I freeze for 3 days then leave it out for at least 3 days too thaw and dry I put up rice once without freezing and I had bugs hatch and ruin it using oxygen absorbers won't always remove all the oxygen.

[@andreawimer4334]

I freeze 3 days. Let sit at least a week to dry, turn over a few times.

[@rodolforodriguez4540]

Thanks, Rudy. I get a lot of good stuff out of your shows. Sorry for not paying for your time, but I am cheap and have 6 kids and 6 grandchildren 😅! But you truly have helped me think outside the box.

[@lindahamilton3520]

Thank you Rudy. Great video 📸

[@rex69832]

You know Rudy I don't think you even have to go to that much trouble for storing pasta. If you think about it pasta is just a dried mixture of flour and water. Water is always the problem when storing food. I haven't done anything special with my pasta. Still in their original packaging. I just store the pasta in a dry cool area in vermin proof containers. Some of it is over ten years old and still as good as the day that I bought it. As far as I can tell if you store pasta properly without going to the trouble of putting it into mason jars it basically lasts forever. It works for me so I'll keep doing it my way. Thanks for the video anyways. I do the same thing with all my dried goods. Just store it in a vermin proof container in a cool dry area. Personally I couldn't afford all the mason jars I would need to store all my dried goods. Let you all know in ten years how it turned out. :)

[@sunniee2603]

I basically did the same. But I froze the pasta in the freezer, let it 'dry' for a few days, transferred to BPA free freezer/storage ziplock bags, and put all the bags in a plastic container with a top. I'm not aiming for 25 years. My goal is to have enough food for 1 to 5 years. Maybe I should add some bay leaves to keep other pests from getting too interested.

[@KaylynnStrain]

I have a good variety of pastas in my stash plus a variety of things to add to it. I put mine in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers then put those in buckets and totes

[@sharonmorton6734]

Pasta, a light oil and shelf stable Parmesan cheese. You will survive and it tastes good too.

[@laura55987]

Thanks AP! I appreciate all the prepper info and more...

[@bluedazzlebug1138]

Wow! So simple and easy! Thank you AP!! I did not realize the protein content either! Have a blessed evening!

[@AusLanderJack]

AP, I think that we could be well past the point of no return, but it isn't too late for people to start prepping, NEVER too late, for as long as there are goods/items available. But man ohhh man, time is not on our side, it sure seems that we are running out of time to get the message of "Prep up" out to the public. Stay safe brother, God bless.

[@gowest5145]

If everyone preps some or a little, it will help a lot! Even if you are a late prepper do all you can! A little food is better than none and we can always barter. Some people may have not prepped a lot because they were late but maybe they will have stuff other people may need. Barter with it.

[@lindastrang8703]

We are so spoiled in Europe and North America! I have friends from Nigeria spending the summer with me. EVERY DAY they eat rice and beans with hotsauce and Bell peppers! Even here! The same thing every day! Yes they are trying our foods too and especially fruits that they have only seen in movies. But when they go home it will be rice and beans. And occasionally fish or fruit. ALL we really need to survive on is rice and beans.. and fish once or twice per week... like Africa, India, China, Central America. And stock canned sardines for omegas.

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

Great way to get started or get a lot of food done fast and more affordable if you just start prepping

[@andybriars9713]

If you fill the jars hot out of the oven and seal fast the glass cooling creates vacuum and seals the lids better

[@tiffanyel-dj7zq]

What temp to set the oven for how long?

[@marcushoward6560]

I would add pasta strictly as a "it will store a long time and keep you from starving" food. I'd rather focus on far more nutritious and healthy food, but past is better than nothing and will store for decades.

[@Impulse_Photography]

I use the FoodSave lid ( to vacuum seal) and a plain-ole auto brake bleeder. I put the lid on, then the foodsaver vacuum sealer lid, and the hose of the brake bleeder - quarts to 15 lbs and they are completely vacuum sealed.

[@jennyhayes2883]

Thank you for this video! I've asked Homestead Tessie multiple times about this, but now I have the info O need, thank you! I watch Ana, Only In My Dreams, She is a big fan of yours, I love her...thxs 4 info

[@juliainga1174]

Love these videos!

[@yarnprepper]

I have foodsaver fails a lot. I prefer oxygen absorbers.

[@juliebaker9266]

Both is better. Redundancy 👍

[@gowest5145]

If you use a Foodsaver on pasta and vacuum in a plastic bag, the sharp edges can poke a hole in the plastic. I had to double vacuum some of my dry pasta in bags. Live and learn!

[@carenholderbradshaw9980]

Love how you explain how to store dry food with the oxygen absorbers.

[@austintrees]

I'm new to this stuff, so everything in this ballpark of canning is greatly appreciated

[@karenpeterfi2223]

I fill up my jars as full as I can and then put in the oxygen absorber on top and quickly put the lid on. The more empty space allowed at the top, the more o2 that needs to be absorbed. Also, when you take an absorber out of the plastic bag, quickly close the bag and push any extra air out to keep the absorbers from absorbing O2 and becoming hard and unusable.

[@suegeorge998]

I've never used an oxygen absorber. Would you have to use more of them in the case if the pasta has a hole in it like macaroni, penne, mostacioli? I'm thinking that there would be more places for air to be. I might be overthinking but I have literally no clue how to gage this.

[@donaldcadwell3911]

While you're at it, add a teaspoon of salt. Instead of adding salt to the boil water to cook the pasta it'll already be in there.

[@marciabosteder5682]

Thank you Rudy, I'm going to go look for that bulk organic pasta.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@msiam]

When you find it.. please let me know.. thx

[@deanharrison7826]

Thanks that yo are out there trying to help people get ready Bless ya pal

[@elle-lw1rl]

I agree, I have been storing pasta for over 20 years in large 1 gallon containers that I pick up from restaurants, containers that they had got their bulk basil, garlic powders, etc in.... I love rice too, but pasta just hits the hole in your stomach😊

[@BrendaBodwin]

Great Info for newbies. 👍 I wish I could eat pasta. I can't. But I still store it for other people. I grow wheat, I dont eat it. Beans would be my recommended "store first" item. Healthier, filling, and still very cheap. ND and SD are having a great grow season, so beans should stay down in price for a while longer. Cheap jars for dry storage at Dollar General. Haven't used them for wet canning, so no clue if they are good for that. You forgot to remind New prep people to rotate their pantry with the new stuff they bring in, and keep it fresh for as long as possible.

[@leslieclifton7625]

Can't eat modern wheat. Found a company with pre 1950 wheat. NO gluten issues. Heritage Wheat, Sunrise Mill, MN

[@phuckleberry9663]

Thank you.

[@vnsshrr]

Great. I have done it with 1 liter of clean coke plastic bottle, 1 bay leave. And two days in the fridge. I learned it form Goshen Prepping. Thanks!

[@beefstew4698]

What do you do with it after 2 days in fridge?

[@kat72ish]

Thank you for this video. I am a single mom with limited funds and this has given me considerable stress relief.