Top 3 CANNED MEATS - Long-Term Food SECURITY and NUTRITION

[@samrogers7710]

Be careful with Tuna and Sardines if they are packed in oil. The oil can go rancid within a few short years. Always go for the product packed in water if you want maximum shelf life.

[@antheredhen]

Ya discusting. I only get in water..

[@rosanneciccia7918]

Dont buy albacore tuna. High in mercury as it is an older fish. Buy skipjack. Younger fish less mercury

[@alishabellavia-ep7po]

Ohhh, thank you!

[@JS-rn7km]

I see your point but a part of me likes the ones in oil because it is more calories. I stock both but I see your point and I will watch for that. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevenstrother672]

That's great to know! Thank you!

[@NinaCapNM]

Keystone Meats no crap in the can. Family owned in Lima, Ohio. They have a website you can purchase a variety pack. GOOD STUFF.

[@MoniqueangeliqueLumpkin]

Salmon,sardines, chicken

[@maryanncarter9844]

I am on a low sodium diet. So I have to watch everything I eat. I have a very, very enlarged heart. I order a lot from Amazon. It's so much more convenient for me. I don't like Walmart and haven't been there in 3 years and don't intend to go back. Amazon is so much better for me. I those Seasons sardines, I just ordered today packed in olive oil,with no salt added and some canned Salmon with no salt added. I have ordered the low sodium Spam and lite Spam. I have watched every video you have and they are so helpful for me. I appreciate it so much. Congratulations on the beautiful new baby.

[@ronniebishop8681]

Keystone beef is a good choice, only contains beef and sea salt. And it taste much better, than the others.

[@thebigmann81]

Thanks, I seen those cans but was afraid to try it. I will give it a try

[@BigBlue1026]

Canned chicken, tuna and sardines all get my vote. I have a good stock of each. I also like to get canned chili. You can add it to rice or pasta to spice it up and add a lot of flavor. Spam and corned beef hash are other favorites of mine.

[@Paul-uw7us]

Canned chili makes great Frito pies. Love Frito pies.

[@JS-rn7km]

My husband loves a certain brand of canned chili and for a super treat, topped with chili cheese fritos. It is a rare treat for him but I think we all need those sorts of things in our stocks if possible

[@pattibond2342]

@@JS-rn7km Not to be mean, but when times get as bad as when he's talking about (and it Will), Fritos probably won't be around!

[@JS-rn7km]

@@pattibond2342 I know. We have had that discussion here. I have things in tubs stored for other family members that or treats...but eventually it all runs out and things like chips have a much shorter shelf life. I don't really buy them for other family members because most of us prefer other things. I do think it is sort of nice to stock a few treats and rotate recipes, use spices, etc. to prevent food fatigue when possible

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thanks so much for this info 😊

[@RobertSmith-km6gi]

I’m sure most of you already do this but always check the use by dates when purchasing and write the purchase date on the product. This makes rotating stock much easier.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

Being a home canner, I have jars of chicken thighs going on three years with no signs of spoilage or deterioration, and jars of pork roast just as good. I also buy canned salmon and mackerel and Walmart brand of tuna. Good values from Walmart

[@elizabethzern488]

I also can my chicken but the breast meat instead of thighs. I can pork, beef, beans and I make my own spam. When you do it yourself, you can add or subtract what goes in the jar. I make sure that I rotate my stock so I have first in first out jars.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

@@elizabethzern488 And not one of the dangerous chemicals found in canned food today.

[@user-uy8nw9zm6b]

Do you pressure can the chicken?

[@SuperSaltydog77]

@@user-uy8nw9zm6b Most certainly, pints for 75 minutes and quarts for 90. And not packed to tight if raw packed.

[@reneerupert5830]

To make Spam less salty slice it then boil for 15 minutes, then fry as you like.

[@johnyoung9874]

I agree .

[@joemeyer7718]

I boil it for 20mins and it's great .

[@judysentell5956]

I like the Member's Mark 12.5 oz can Premium Natural Chunk Chicken Breast from Sam's Club. It contains only fully cooked chicken breast meat, water, and salt. Has 19g protein per 3 oz serving. Price varies but recently was $12.98 for a 6 pk. If you purchase the sixpack be sure to tear the wrapping off and separate the cans to inspect them for dents. I've had a few that had leaked before.They were damaged before packaging. Next I like 4.5 oz can of Star Kist Selects No Salt Added Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water, has 30g protein per can for $1.79. Also like Spam 😊

[@USGrant-rr2by]

ALWAYS have these on hand!!!!!! Sometimes....late at night, I'll just open one and eat it straight out of the can (maybe with some crackers and frank's) COLD. delicious....

[@katharvey7324]

Corned beef is really good when you prepare it yourself. Easy easy in the instant pot! Don’t forget the cabbage, potatoes and carrots! Yum!

[@suzy64]

I noticed all the cans you held up were ring pull..the seal on ring pulls doesnt last as long as the normal cans.

[@lostboy8084]

They do last just as long but what you mean is that they are easily damaged breaking the seal.

[@robinholbrook8296]

Don’t stack anything on top of pull top cans. If you half to put cardboard in between the layers.

[@johnchandler1687]

Back in the 1970s I worked for the railroad. Two older men shared a good 2 room apartment for 12 years and when they retired I took it over. Up on the kitchen shelf was a 5 pound can of corned beef. A plain silver can , no label, it had Corned Neef Product of Argentina printed on it. I asked one of them where it was fromm and he laughed and said it was there when he moved in. Well, I let it sit there for 3 years then, out of curiosity. Opened it. Had a.key to open it on the can. I expected it to stink, but it was as fresh as the day it went into the can. Tasted damn good, to. Ate it all cooked in different ways. So canned meats, correctly done, will last very long.😊

[@InnerPeaceBeauty]

Thank you so much for doing this video. We have limited varieties available here (for public purchase), due to the large amount thats exported overseas, so this was really helpful. I'm going to search in my local Asian and Filipino grocery stores, as they have many imported items we can't get in our mainstream supermarkets. As always, I appreciate everything you do for us. Much love from New Zealand.

[@JS-rn7km]

What sorts of varieties do you have? I am always interested in what it is like in areas outside of the USA. Much love, be safe and be well

[@patweldon5880]

​@@JS-rn7kmfollowing. In Canada we have access to just about anything the US carries on their food shelves. I thought New Zealand would be much the same but apparently not.

[@hauckjohn]

I watched this segment with gusto, as I imagined sampling each tasty treat, but you said to comment on my favorite canned meat and it is the whole ham in a 1 lb can, such as can be found at Aldi or other stores for just under $4. Is only pennies more expensive than spam but with much more protein. Spoiled food makes the packaging material "balloon" into a football shape, so we are not too worried about the medium that it's stored in. Sardines are back on our list, thank you.

[@hauckjohn]

So far in the taste-testing, my son and I decided that if "Brookshire" (Aldi's) and Walmart's "Great Value Reduced Sodium" luncheon meats were the same price, that we would purchase the Walmart brand, but since there is a significant price difference, Aldi's cheap meat is the clear winner.

[@debbieolin8153]

For those in Texas or close to a HEB, all cans of SPAM are available for $2.99 and have a yellow coupon for a free loaf of Mrs Bairds bread for the next couple weeks. I have lots of classic SPAM but i figure it was a great opportunity to get the oddball flavors and i can always give the bread to the food bank (always like freebies)

[@thelmaavila3685]

Does that include the turkey Spam? If so...I'm headed there Sunday!

[@debbieolin8153]

@@thelmaavila3685 yes!! In fact that is what I picked up first!!

[@teresakliebert270]

Try the bacon spam if you can find it. I sliced it in little strips and pan fried it. My teenager loved it.

[@debbieolin8153]

@@teresakliebert270 Picked it up this morning!! Glad it got a like!

[@antheredhen]

Lately I've been focusing on cans that don't have the pull top.

[@johnyoung9874]

Sometimes they are hard to find in the foods you eat a lot.

[@JS-rn7km]

Thank you for your commentary. I appreciate your thoughts on the different options and the breakdown of reasons why. We appreciate your channel. Congratulations on your new addition. We have a daughter with that namesake as well, (our #8, followed by her brother 8 years later lol) God is good! I like canned turkey from Keystone when I can find it but I know sardines are very nutritious. We stock a bit of everything to prevent food fatigue and to have options for as long as they last, I suppose.

[@spaceprepper3657]

What about DAK ham ? May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

They sell a small canned ham at Dollar General that is pretty good. Not heavy on fat or gelatin. It’s Bristol Brand. There are also two flavors, original and hickory smoked.

[@mikelang6764]

your picks have been in my pantry for a long time.............Rinse the canned chicken 2-3 times before you eat it, improves the texture and taste

[@glasshalffull4831]

In general, I always try to buy organic, etc. fresh meats. I love Keystone canned meats for long term storage and easy meal prep. It's pricy but family owned in Ohio, and only 2 ingredients (meat and a touch of sea salt). Their website states they also sell to restaurants. Beef, chicken, pork, turkey...no disappointments. Shelf stable 5+ years. If you order cases from their website you save some $$$.

[@Joe_Goofball]

I’ve also stocked up canned Mackerel, ham and Wolf Chili, Dinty-Moore Beef Stew as well as Dinty-Moore Chicken Stew. The latter three because they’re complete meals in a can…

[@duanebouchard8736]

kippers in oil, (no heads if that matters to you) Oil, makes it possible to fry things and it boosts the calories

[@anzishibatl2366]

I didn't try Sardines until recently. Now I'm a believer. Sardine chowder is fast and easy to make.

[@johnengland8619]

Try frying the bigger sardines (sprats)

[@phyllisdobbie7810]

I like your choices and thanks for the label comparisons. I notice you have not mentioned ham which I am more apt to use.

[@michaelalan6840]

Thank you for this infomation doctor! I try to eat sardines often for their omega 3 oils, as a midnite snack. My teen daughter & I enjoy hash in cans. I like to cook it with eggs on top [one of those bachelor meals like bread & cheddar]. Off to the supermarket...

[@SgtRocko]

Not sure for how LONG it'll be, but if you're near an Aldi, their tinned corned beef is just $2.49. NOBODY can beat that! We love tinned corned beef - and for stockers, there's a Ghanaian dish Corned Beef Angwamo which is basically fried rice with tinned corned beef and some veggies. Easy and tasty - and made with things from our stockpile!

[@AVega-pi6gq]

Thank you for sharing the variety of meats available! I think its important to note when you are comparing protein amounts, that it is the amount PER SERVING. Some cans contain 2 or more servings! Great comparison

[@utubenewb1265]

Yeah actually without the serving size and servings per can this information is worthless. He actually compares a tiny can that probably has 1 or 2 servings max and claims it's better than something that almost certainly has more servings and more overall protein.

[@SteveMartin-zc7qs]

I just made a concoction of canned chicken ( 19 gr of protein), small sliced dill pickles, yellow mustard , some crushed Fritos and mixed it all up in a small bowl. Tastes fantastic

[@lyra.R]

I went all out and got a pressure canner so now I can my own chicken and beef. I have gotten bulk dried beans so that's next on my list to can

[@deborawaddell1799]

came across this tonight. Wanted to add I have been canning for years but the last few years I have really ramped up my canning for prep storage. I love canning and if you find a good buy on meat or something else cannable you can go to town. I found chicken breast for .88 lb. and bought about 40 lbs. and went to town canning. I've also done mega dried peas and beans canning sessions. You can can pretty much anything.

[@user-uy8nw9zm6b]

@@deborawaddell1799 Do you can the meat with the water bath method?

[@rza1962]

I just started watching your videos, I found the advice very helpful. Thank you

[@allenwurl6245]

Keystone canned meats…👍❤️👍 1:04

[@ca1492bob]

getting hard to find it without going broke, online is the only way to get it in NC tho either way

[@JoyceToenyan]

The canned pork is my favorite!

[@allenwurl6245]

@@ca1492bob I drive 1,200 miles to Meijer and load up once or twice a year(while I’m on vacation). But you can get it shipped from their website if you want to buy in bulk.

[@allenwurl6245]

@@JoyceToenyan Pork is definitely mine as well, my second is the Chicken and my wife likes the hamburger for tacos 🌮 she thinks it taste exactly like Taco Bell 🔔👍 The beef is best if you season it first, try Italian dressing and some peppers 🫑, serve like Italian beef 👍

[@sherryhartman9160]

​@@ca1492bob Keystone canned beef just went up to $19.98 for two 28.5 cans.

[@btolson66]

Sardines are definitely a good one to have stocked. Easy for a big out bag as well for not being either bulky or heavy. Preferred meat had been jerky or canned tuna though. An unusual one to consider is canned clams. Chowder, dip and cold in a salad. Price wise kinda expensive now.

[@wdking8833]

Ours faves are chicken and tuna. It is easy to rotate as we eat these regularly. The canned chicken is ideal for a quick, easy chicken & broccoli alfredo. I have not eaten sardines since I was a kid. May have to check those out for our stockpile. We also stock canned hams, though they can be hard to find sometimes. Yes, they are not really healthy, but I hope to be able to have a treat occasionally. As hdrvman mentioned below, Keystone cans very good meats, we use, and have stocked their beef which is particularly good and easy to pop into recipes. I try to keep a couple of cases of this and some of their other meats. We don't use those prepackaged "survival" thingies because all we've looked at so far have too many things we would not eat unless nothing else was available, and why waste our space on those? Thanks for this video; I was pretty happy to discover that we already stock two of your top three.

[@bltnprepper]

As to canned sardines & salmon, I like the types with the bone in. The bones are soft and mixed into patties or croquets, not noticeable. Perhaps the bones add a little calcium.

[@johnchambers8528]

Thanks for your suggestions. I don’t have a large storage of food but agree canned meats and fish are good to have and do last a long time. As for a complete meal I can recommend Dinty-More beef stew. Several years ago several members of my family went on vacation overseas and I choose not to go. While they were away for one dinner I was looking for something easy to prepare and eat. I remember I had bought several cans of Dinty-More beef stew. When I checked the can it was about 3 years past it’s best if used by date. So I decided to try it anyway since I have heard can goods usually stay fresh as long as the can was not damaged. I opened it and it looked and smelled ok. I cooked it and had a very tasty dinner. So prepping with can goods is a good idea. As mentioned for the best items look out for too much salt or other ingredients that are not that good for you. And concentrate on food you and your family would like to eat. That way you can add to your emergency food store and also rotate stock by using some of it from time to time.

[@blakestanton7288]

Thank you! I was thinking about this earlier today. Great information.

[@sharoncrump6324]

Bumble bee also sells canned crabmeat

[@KittyMama61]

I raw pack chicken leg 1/4's when on sale. I cut the back off the thighs (roast as is or use for stock). I alternate the legs in a wide-mouth quart jar, put in a chicken bullion cube, then fill the middle with thighs. I process 90 minutes at 10-11 lbs where I live. Delicious for winter soups and other recipes.

[@donnadelong2781]

Sardines and some coffee grounds put in the bottom of the hole where you are putting a tomato plant it makes a excellent fertilizer and gives the plant a great start and the plants produces more tomatoes. I organic garden and I buy a can of sardines for each of my tomato plants but I wouldn't eat them. I can my meats and freeze dry some but I do have some store bought cans, any fish is store bought canned can't handle the smell (and I don't eat) but it is there for those that want it.

[@markbajek2541]

Do the Tomatoes taste fishy?

[@lydianewman8882]

I have never tasted sardines in my life! I think I will give it a try. TY for all the information you share with us. Much appreciated.

[@sandymutert8495]

Try the ones in mustard sauce..tastes like tuna!

[@lydianewman8882]

@@sandymutert8495 thanks

[@mimisabundantlife]

That canned is great for chicken salad, chow mein and chicken pot pie. I experimented w my preps to see how I preferred them

[@Brykk]

A can of chicken, a can of bushs baked beans, a bunch of chili powder, some garlic powder, salt n pepper, and a few dashes of cayenne pepper all makes for a great/quick chicken chili type dish.

[@craigg.2546]

Growing up on texas gulf coast I ate the best fresh fish you could catch or buy. Moved inland years ago my only source is canned sardines. I have always thought they were great. And keep many varieties.

[@13c11a]

I think it's best to have a variety of protein items so you don't go crazy from boredom. We tell ourselves we will be grateful that we have lots of supplies if that dreaded emergency ever comes, but I wouldn't bet on it. Variety is the spice of life and it will help us remain calm and grateful. Our state of mind will be critical. Thanks for your input. I have subscribed.

[@OnusBones]

We buy pork tenderloins and I pressure-can that (doing some more this weekend). There are no other added ingredients. We're going to do some boneless chicken as well.

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

May I suggest boneless skinless thighs in place of the breaststroke. I have canned meat fir 45 yrs and I can tell you hands down the thighs are better much more moist

[@SuperSaltydog77]

@@lauraIngleswilder74 The chickn thighs are my favorite to can, along with pork shoulder/butt when it goes on sale in the winter

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

@@SuperSaltydog77 Same with me. When either goes on sale I can them up. I just canned up some more chicken thighs .They were bone in so I had to remove the bones but they were 78 cents a lb. I just removed the skin and bone myself for that price.

[@virginiajames2447]

What do you do with the pork? Just dice it up and fill the jars?

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

@@virginiajames2447 Yes! Then you can flavor how ever you need when you make your dinner. I do make mississippi pork roast ever year because it is a favorite of ours

[@edb3877]

I have Spam, canned chicken (Costco), canned beef, and canned tuna. I switched from buying tuna to buying canned chicken breast because I like both and the chicken is usually quite a bit cheaper. Spam is good for breakfast, especially with eggs and fried potatoes. I got several of the 8-can packs at Costco and consume them over time. I usually open a can about 1-2 times per month, so it takes a while to finish an 8-count pack. I always get the lower salt version per my doc's recommendation to reduce salt in my diet, which I have done. It's not that I can't eat any chips or crackers because I do but I do limit them to a small amount, usually with a sandwich or some soup. One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to drink plenty of water, so that's a big part of my diet plan as well. My mom knew a retired urologist who one told her that he was a rich man because far too many people don't drink enough water. This seems especially the case for older folks who sometimes do not get the body's signals that they are hungry or thirsty at regular intervals.

[@scottmesser4400]

Single slice spam is $1 at Dollar general when you don't want to open a hole can. Mixed with three eggs and you're good.

[@edb3877]

@@scottmesser4400 Sounds tasty, Scott. I do have spam in my food preps. It's not the best according to this video but I like it for variety. I also like the canned chicken in the 4-pack. I made a nice chicken-egg salad from this, using mayo, a dab of mustard, crushed cashews, chopped black olives, and some diced red onion. Season with garlic salt or powder plus salt and pepper to taste. Delicious on Wasa bread, saltine crackers, or just about any lightly toasted bread. Canned tuna, sardines, and King Oscar brand kippered herring are all good.

[@donnad4264]

Salmon, tuna, chicken and baked beans. Do have some spam , other canned foods

[@tanana2070]

I have lots of a cross cut of all of these. Variety!!

[@pauldavis6242]

Some of the tuna has added ingredients like soy , vegetable broth.

[@Ivansgarage]

My favorite, tiny canned shrimp, I mix it up same as tuna, mayo, and put on bread sandwich lettuce tomato ... yum

[@jasonstarr6419]

i've found that the canned hams you can find at WM are really good, taste much more like ham and have a much less salty taste that my old fave, SPAM. In fact, cost wise, I feel they're a much better buy for my buck. Still stockpile SPAM, tuna, sardines, and chicken breast, but do what i can to keep lots of the canned hams.

[@jaciheidecker9618]

I am a big fan of canned chicken but I do have to get my hands on smoked oysters weekly!

[@Sssssssssssunflower]

Yummmmm

[@craigg.2546]

Hi, my name is Craig. I have had this addiction along time. I Have alienated many of my friends & family. Am ashamed. I have tried to quit, but....Lol I started eating Crown Prince smoked oysters.... I have eaten enough tins in 40 years to reach to the moon.

[@dawncierelli1510]

Eric you are so knowledgeable and funny and I love the fact that you have such a dry sense of humor it's hilarious

[@mrlarry999]

I’ve been buying sardines lately when I see them on sale for about $1 a tin. My favorite way of eating them is getting a box of Triscuit crackers, some cream cheese, and going to town. Triscuit has several different flavored varieties. I like their original, and the garlic variety works really well with the sardines. Sardines packed in soybean oil is my go-to. Packed in olive oil is usually more expensive.

[@shirleymorgan9254]

Chicken, salmon and tuna are my favorite’s. Thank you for sharing.

[@rosanneciccia7918]

Beef and pork from the Amish store. Contains meat water and a bit of salt. They are a bit pricey but I dont have to worry about garbage in my food. Beef is very good. I also get canned crab, salmon, tuna and sardines

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I wish I could buy from the Armish.

[@91210paige]

I go to Lancaster PA to visit almost every year. I always stop at an Amish Store on my last day to pack the cooler full of delicious meats. I also picked up a case or two of the canned meats a few trips back. Now it's much more expensive I wish I'd have bought 4x as much. What was I thinking LOL

[@rosanneciccia7918]

@@debbiecurtis4021 on line. I buy thru lemans.

[@richardchiriboga4424]

I love sardines! I remember when a can of sardines cost $.15... I also love Spam and corned beef, but sodium nitrite... so only rarely will I eat eat it. Same with Vienna sausage..

[@kenveal5529]

My go to and I do crave Sardines! Great bang for your bucks!

[@margieoakes3092]

I recently opened and consumed a can of Armor brand Viana weenies that were 13 yrs. old. Still very good with no apparent drop off on freshness or taste. POMO

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Tuna is nice with wasabi, sushi ginger, and soy sauce. I like it with sweet chilli too.

[@scottminshall6420]

Canned Chicken, Tuna/Salmon, Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Ham, and yes because I like it diced up, Spam. I also like dried Chipped Beef in the jar to make SOS with.

[@Scott-b5g]

Make sure after the ingredients that it doesn't say contains bioengineered ingredients.

[@joyanderson8646]

They've been sneakily added to our fav name brands!!!😮😮😮 Recheck the labels!!!!🤔🤔🤔

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thanks for going over this .

[@nancywolf3786]

how about some sardine recipes? had one where you mix it with butter for a dip

[@seekingjoynow1722]

I need some sardine recipes. I guess I could just throw them in my salad. The brand you were holding is very tasty. I get mine at Costco.

[@skyleen]

There are two kinds of dolphin. One is the bottle nose dolphin, which is a mammal. The other dolphin is a fish, referred to as mahi mahi. It is a firm fish and very delicious. I wouldn't mind if some it ends up in my tuna😉

[@scouturier3761]

Interesting topic, Thanks. Try this with sardines. Yeah, it sounds nasty, but try sardines alongside potato salad Sounds yuk, but together, it's great. IMHO.

[@americafirst6628]

HI DOC..... EXACTLY AS THE THREE ..HOWEVER ALSO HAVE NOW ADDED TURKEY SPAM. AND DEHYDRATED EGGS

[@ruthspillman546]

❤ ican my own meats which is so easy. Much easier than salsa, veggie sour and many other items take more prep time than canning meats. Thanks for this vedio.

[@salteedog]

I really like Brunswick herring kipper snacks they don't have bones but really tasty with a little hot sauce or soy sauce

[@vickilindberg6336]

I learned how to make tolerable patties from canned salmon. We snack on canned smoked oysters & oyster stew is a holiday standard. Tuna in water is always with us.

[@michaelhawkins1174]

How long will the canned sardines last that are packed in hot sauce,olive oil, etc vs just packed in water?

[@cantoon350]

In addition to the canned meat you mentioned, I store the cans of dried beef and I have some plant based canned meat. I don’t eat pork either, so they had some products I like. I also can my own meat, that is what I really enjoy.

[@americafirst9144]

Dried beef in the little jars doesn't last long.

[@cantoon350]

@@americafirst9144 Well, I go through it and replace it relatively quick in my house, s$&@ on a shingle is a comfort food my house.

[@Pink-Gin]

I preserve minced beef (hamburger?) by cooking it with no added fat and then drying it. I use a very low fat 5% and drain it on kitchen towel before drying. I have so many jars of it now. My son takes it if he goes camping and it rehydrates perfectly and ends up indistinguishable from fresh. I have some that is at least 5 yrs old so I may try it to make sure it's still as good. I'll get back to you when I do.

[@lissyniña]

I know you're probably talking about meat-based proteins but want to keep into consideration that I think stores really well and has a relatively high protein content is quinoa

[@dawnmeyer1810]

Ya quinoa and many other ancient grains are a powerhouse nutrition not often talked about.

[@D7cooper]

Thanks for this ranking, Eric! I love the skinless, boneless sardines. The ones I've gotten don't have the heads. Heads would put me off. I could even remove the skin and bones myself, but no heads please. It's probably not honest - I mean, if I eat the body, I might as well eat the head. But I'd sooner eat Spam than headed seafood. I'd even eat corned beef hash. 😉 Take care and best wishes, all.

[@donnamedley4712]

The bones don't bother me, please no heads. 😄

[@D7cooper]

@@donnamedley4712 Something about those leetle heads - blech! - I can't. Nope, nope. Won't.

[@hotrodray6802]

In all my decades I've never seen sardines with heads.

[@D7cooper]

@@hotrodray6802 Lol. I'll happily never see headed sardines ever.

[@Bill23799]

I like Solid Light tuna. Chunk light is what they sweep up off the floor. For best tuna salad mix one can solid light in olive oil and one can solid white, Add chopped onions and chopped celery , salt pepper and mayo. Put in a food chopper and light blitz.

[@KaylynnStrain]

there is a turkey Spam, that is the only Spam I buy since ZI also don't eat pork

[@richardjr]

Thank you. Richard Jr.

[@cmont5636]

I am going to can my turkey this year. At least part of it and I am watching a Alaska Prepper for his turkey canning video.

[@Terrwiss]

I load up on Costco canned chicken and the olive oil sardines when on ad..

[@Zox604]

1st Sardines 2nd Mackerel (nostalgia from army days. we had a lot of mackerel in that days)

[@justjet]

I buy Hormel ham. It's in cans the size of tuna cans. I got 12 cans for $15. It's tasty and can be added to so much. Next would be tuna and chicken. I've never tried canned beef but it's on my list to get next month.

[@timbuktupond]

I've bought some canned ham, but I've never eaten it. What is your favorite way to eat it?

[@johnyoung9874]

​@@timbuktupondI like to fry it and make sandwiches or eat it with eggs .

[@timbuktupond]

@@johnyoung9874 Thanks!

[@HensOnly]

@@timbuktupond Cube the ham and you can put in for ham and canned beans! Quick meal

[@timbuktupond]

@@HensOnly Thanks!

[@vegasprepperone]

If you bought a big supply.... indians put a sardine in the hole when they planted corn and veggies so it would also help your growing sustanance and improve crops and plants

[@amypatterson3127]

We love tuna, salmon & sardines all in olive oil, straight out of the can, no crackers. I can a large pack of chicken every 2 weeks (about 1 large breast per pint jar). Such an easy meal (chicken salad, tacos, in casseroles), makes a quick dinner after work. I also can corned beef, sometimes brine my own brisket, but buying pre-brined definitely saves time. I dont add the seasoning packet or anymore salt, just rinse, cut and can. I don't add the potatoes because sometimes we just don't want them. I'll just open a jar and add if we want them.

[@pranksterguy1]

Excellent vid. Thank you!

[@nunyabidnis5407]

I love sardines and, like everything else, you get what you pay for. Favorites are King Oscar, Matiz and Santo Marino in oil. I avoid skinless and boneless in water.

[@Sigkeeper1]

Canned chicken and canned tuna are on my list. I just bought some cooked and canned roast beef. I will see how that works out.

[@Brianlovesbacon]

I like canned beef, pulled pork, and tuna, cant do sardines, but canned clams and smoked oysters are good too!

[@LoveMyPeeps]

LOL - the dolphin sound!!

[@12pointlife51]

I love sardines also but am limited to one can a week as sardines are high in arsenic.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

All are good suggestions. I suppose it depends a lot on your personal tastes, if I hated one of the meats, I’d probably store less of that. I would not be against storing some lesser quality processed canned meats, either. They may have more salt, and some fillers, but it still is a source of protein. Even if you don’t choose to eat it yourself, it can be a good trade item, or something quick to eat that doesn’t need cooked if you’re traveling, or in a hurry. One fish you forgot to mention are kippers/kipper snacks. They taste better than sardines, and are sold in similar flat packs. Canned mackerel is good, too.

[@passionateherbs]

Canned Turkey, Beef, Chicken Breast, Corned Beef, Spam, Salmon, Tuna, Sardines.

[@MattTransit]

Sardines, with a slice of red onion between two slices of pumpernickel bread, makes a great sandwich.

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

Better stockpile pumpernickel bread too

[@randimochamer6284]

I have focused my home-canned pressure canning on sale meats. I’ve made sloppy joes, pulled BBQ pork, taco, Italian sausage pizza sauce, ground beef, breakfast sausage patties, chicken bases for soups and casseroles. Recently, I cooked two entire crock pots of beef shanks down into 13 pints of beef for soup or noodles for less than $6.00! I know, right place:right time…. I really like the pouches of salmon because they are perfect size for two people’s salmon Patty…..

[@richardandrew7756]

What would you recommend for a insulin dependent diabetic for long term prepping 😮

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

if you can, get some from overseas like Canada or Mexico. My buddy goes to Mexico to get meds every few months.

[@damadking8016]

those are online prices if you look the roast beef was only $2.49 a lb

[@tomj528]

I also went with Keystone meats...chicken, turkey, ground beef, beef and pork.

[@jackriley5974]

A friend introduced me to a friend of his who was a prepper. I was given a tour of his fortified basement and everything he had at the ready. His plan was based on a 90 day survival scenario and was well though out. I was quite impressed. That was over 50 years ago??

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

For those prices, it would be a much better investment to buy a pressure canner and some jars. Just yesterday I saw two pressure canners on FB marketplace, one brand new still in the box for $75 and one used a few times for $50…… that’s less than 20 cans of meat and home canned meat does not have all those additives !!!! I highly encourage investing in canning supplies and learning to can !!!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I've been making spag bol, and chilli con carne, and freezing portions in batches. Today I bought 3 packs of raw minced beef, and I've frozen them. I can make a meal for 4 people from each pack, as I add lots of veg.