An Introduction to Home Food Preservation - The Perceptive Prepper Series

Jonathon Toth

©2014 Jonathon Toth

Table of Contents

Introduction- Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Prepper?

Chapter 1 – Surviving Doomsday with Enough Food: What You Need to Know

Chapter 2 – No Mistakes, Please

Chapter 3 – Store One, Store All

Chapter 4 – Thinking Long & Hard

 Conclusion – All Set & Ready for Doomsday

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Copyright 2014 by Rach Helson LLC- All rights reserved. Copyright 2014 By Nom De Plume

Introduction- Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Prepper?

Have you watched an episode of Doomsday Preppers? It is an American show that revolves around the lives of people prepping for an economic collapse, electromagnetic pulse, industrial explosions, natural catastrophes, riots, terrorism, nuclear attacks, pandemic outbreaks, and almost any imaginable disasters.

Based on the mentioned reality TV series, you can tell that one of the most important things that can be done for survival is to have a supply of food. You can hoard weapons or start training to be as physically conditioned as you want but you have to admit, the time will come, the prepper with food is more likely to be the ultimate survivor.

Here, in this book, An Introduction to Home Food Preservation – The Perceptive Prepper Series, you will be learning about home food preservation.

Regardless of the kind of disaster that you fear is coming, your chances of being a survivor increase if you know a great deal about home food preservation. If all hell breaks loose, you can simply lock yourself in a fort for a couple of months or even up to years and still be okay. Provided you have an inventory of foods, a variety of possibilities is in your cards.

Thanks again for downloading this book. I hope you enjoy reading.

-Jon

Chapter 1 – Surviving Doomsday with Enough Food: What You Need to Know

Do you fancy the idea of going down to your basement and be unharmed while the world around you is in shambles? If you do, well, you have to start prepping – building a stack of foods. If you are uncertain of where to begin, try not to worry so much.

The thing is, it is okay to be clueless at the initial stage. Because the art of storing food can be easy, you can expect to adopt essential lessons along the way. Granted you are willing to learn and even be open to the sometimes unfamiliar and outlandish means of food preservation, you are likely to do fine. 

Food Prepper

A food prepper with a load of canned goods

·       An individual who believes that a disastrous event is likely to occur and that having a nearly unlimited supply of food is his primary means of survival.

Tips, Tips, Tips

Home food preservation is easy. Regardless of not having prior experience, it can be done. However, it needs commitment. Getting certain things accomplished right is important. Otherwise, you will be putting your health at stake. Once you get the hang of it (eventually, it is likely that you will) and have stored foods that lasted for over a month or so, you may begin deeming yourself a successful food prepper and even dish out advice for your fellows.

·       Keep foods that are ready to eat or are convenient to open. Prepare fruits, vegetables, and those that you will not need tools to eat. In case of not being in the best physical and mental condition when exerting even just a bit of effort can be wearisome, they can come in handy.

·       Keep foods you will want to eat. There are foods that you think you may plan to have a bulk supply of because they are loaded with nutritional value. However, if they do not suit your taste, having them in your pack can be a waste.

·       Remember proper food safety. If they put your condition at risk, storing foods will not do much good. If you are insistent on consumption, the event may lead to food poisoning and can open the door to a new batch of health problems.

·       Remember the importance of varieties. With different foods in storage, you can have balanced meals. While there are a number of nutrients in it, a certain food may lack the nutritional value that is recommended for the long haul. Also, by having choices, you prevent appetite fatigue.

Variety makes conditions better

Home Food Preparation Styles

There is a variety of styles that food preppers use in food preservation. Usually, it is not because they find a particular method more beneficial than another. Rather, they just think that one is more convenient for them. How about you, what do you prefer?

1. Canning

Canning is the style of heating foods at a specified temperature for a required length of time prior to sealing them (with sealing lids) in specialized cans or jars. For best results, it is suggested to store canned foods in a dark environment to avoid light from spoiling the nutritional value in protein and vitamins.

A French man named Nicolas Appert first suggested canning as a food preservation technique

2. Cellaring

The style of storing foods at a humid temperature in a light-controlled environment is called cellaring. Usually, this is done, as the name entails, in a cellar. In the absence of a cellar, any enclosed room will do. Nuts and grains are among the edibles ideal for this preservation technique.

3. Curing

The process of using acid or salt is termed curing. This has begun in the ancient times, done mostly by the Indians to reduce the amount of nitrites and is commonly used on meat. 

Did you know that curing helps kill bacteria?

4. Dry salting

Dry salting is meant to enhance the flavor of foods. The style became popular after it was recognized that it is a more convenient alternative to other processes of home food preservation.

5. Drying

Dehydrating foods until there is no more moisture left in them to support any microbial activity is referred to as drying. Because the style does not often require any material or equipment, it is one of the more preferred in its category.

6. Fermenting

Fermenting is a style done by encouraging good bacteria to outgrow bad bacteria. It is easy. However, it requires a keen sense of paying attention to detail. Otherwise, the foods will spoil.

7. Freezing

Freezing is the act of freezing foods to a temperature of at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Contrary to some people’s belief, it cannot be done in ordinary freezers. Rather, it requires the larger freezers, which can be expensive but can help in preventing foods from getting freezer burned. In case of a power outage, frozen foods will only last 2-3 days 

Freezing is one of the safest food preservation techniques

8. Pickling

Soaking foods in a solution that contains acid, alcohol, and salt is known as pickling. It can be done in a simple can or jar and can be relatively easy. However, if done carelessly (i.e. a substance accidentally joins the solution), pickled foods can be toxic.

When pickling, the cans or jars are boiled first to be sterilized

9. Sealing

Sealing is the food preservation style of covering food to prevent exposure to air. This is done to slow the activity of bad bacteria and can be used as a complement to other food preservation techniques.

10. Smoking

Smoking is a style intended to enhance foods’ appearance and flavor. For instance, smoked vegetables are less likely to have molds or turn rancid.

11. Vacuum packing

The food preservation style of sucking air (just like what a vacuum does) to containers prior to placing foods inside is called vacuum packing. It can be done automatically or manually and is meant to reduce atmospheric oxygen so the growth of bad bacteria reaches a limit.

Commonly, a bag that has been vacuum packed is softer

Factors to Consider when Storing Food

·       Oxygen in the atmosphere

Since bacteria grow wherever there is oxygen, the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is a factor to consider when storing foods. To achieve the maximum shelf life, it is suggested in environment that is free of oxygen.

·       Container

The container used for food preservation has to come with a hermetic seal (airtight seal). Otherwise, the foods can easily be spoiled. 

For extended shelf life, foods have to be stored in proper containers

·       Handling

Stored food must be handled with care. With rough handling, the integrity of the food containers can be compromised. Particularly, buckets can be twisted, glass jars can break, and pouches can acquire cracks or pin holes.

·       Insect infestation

The probability of insect infestation occurring is a factor worth considering in food preservation because bugs, cockroaches, rodents, and almost any other creatures in an environment where there is food will eventually hunt for the pack. To store foods successfully, it is recommended to do so in a place that had undergone proper sanitation for any critters to not want to enter.

Another set of terms used to refer to insect infestation is bacterial infection

·       Light

Foods should not be preserved in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the nutritional value will be sacrificed. Additionally, doing so accelerates the degeneration of appearance, quality, and taste.

·       Moisture content

The lower the moisture content of the food in storage, the better. Because it can be responsible for discoloration deterioration of food value, the amount of moisture involved when packing foods is a factor.

·       Temperature

Temperature is the chief variable to note in food preservation. It can be dependent on the particular type of food but usually the cooler environment is the more suitable location.

Chapter 2 – No Mistakes, Please

In food preservation, knowing about the specific nutrients in foods is as important as being familiar with the mistakes that can be made during the process. You may be aware of the best kinds that can help you get by when disastrous events strike but your notes may not matter if you will end up doing things wrong, like some food preppers worldwide.

Did You Forget Water?

Numerous food preppers make the mistake of not hoarding water supplies because they are occupied with energy and protein bars and other solid foods. Technically, water is not food. However, it is just as valuable as, if not more valuable than, any sorts of food.

It may be apparent but it sometimes has to be reiterated: you cannot survive without water. It depends on the condition of an individual but usually, you can last for over a week with nothing but the element. In fact, a man named Bagat Singh has made it through 116 days with only water.

A person can drink as much as 3 gallons or 48 cups of water within a day

Insufficient Staple Foods

Staple foods, or foods that are eaten routinely in such quantities, are important. With them being consumed regularly, the body has gotten used to having them nourish the system. The nutrients they supply have become familiar that without a fix of them, the body may start to function differently. Therefore, they constitute a major portion of any individual’s standard diet.

Unfortunately, a common mistake of food preppers is not storing a sufficient amount of staple foods. Because they consume staples daily (or even a couple of times a day), the supplies are likely to be depleted faster compared to any other preserved foods.

Corn is a common staple food

Forgetting Foods that Are Loaded with Vitamins

Because they may have gotten impressed with the promises of foods that are rich in fats, protein, and carbohydrates, a number of food preppers forget that vitamins are necessary. Instead of aiming to store goodies that can be ideal for them to avoid illnesses, they focus on stacking up potatoes and meats. Though such edibles can be good for them too, they should not neglect the ones that can boost their immune system – especially vitamin C.

Fruits and vegetables are some of the best foods that are leading sources of vitamins

The Wonders of Psychological Foods

Candies, dehydrated granola bars, and pudding are a few examples of psychological foods or foods that help keep a person’s sanity intact. Because moments will come when being on hiding is unbearable, these treats can be of comfort. With them, even if you stay put in bed and refuse to exert energy for almost everything you are accustomed to, you may still have a satisfied stomach. If you feel beat, you may take a break and privilege yourself with these stored goodies so you will last until the next day when you might want to wear your brave face again.

In many cases, if you ask food preppers, those who have experienced spending at least 6 months in hibernation, what the most valued foods in their inventory is, among the usual answers are psychological foods. Because these are tasty, they get a dip of the good things in life and slowly begin turning their pessimistic mindset around.

Psychological foods can help you get back up when you have been knocked down

Not Knowing what the Best Uses of the Stored Foods

Another mistake of food preppers is not having a clue of what the best uses of their stored foods are. There are even some who do not know anything at all. For instance, tuna was prepared in a specialized can. Is it necessary to take the contents out of the can or can it be eaten directly?

Some preppers refuse to adapt to the dietary change early, thinking they can easily switch to stored foods when the day they are terrified of has come. However, because they are subjected to too much pressure during this time, their bodies may find it difficult to welcome a new batch of foods.

It is suggested that prior to doomsday, you should learn to incorporate the foods you plan to have a supply of into your regular diet. Rather than wait for the actual emergency when it is possible for you to be under a lot of stress, begin the modification. Remember, not being in the best mental and emotional states is often not the appropriate moment to implement huge changes to your eating practice.

Containers vs. Sacks

Preserving foods in sacks may seem like a good idea until you are left with no choice but to throw them away. Take note, because they are highly susceptible to insect infestation and moisture, sacked treats can spoil rapidly. Instead, store foods in containers.

There are many sizes of containers

Clostridium Botulinum: What Is It? 

Improper storage and handling of food should be avoided because this mistake can be the cause of the growth of clostridium botulinum – a very lethal bacterium. If they are reckless with how they store foods, preppers will end up putting their health at risk.

Facts about the bacterium for the perceptive prepper:

·       It can cause a grave illness called botulin and the symptoms can begin appearing in 6 hours after exposure

·       It has the ability to produce an endospore, which allows it to survive in a dormant condition

·       The list of ways of preventing its growth includes high levels of oxygen, extremely low levels of moisture, and high acidity

Chapter 3 – Store One, Store All

When the day comes that you will be all over the place because of the mess of the world around you, you may not be at your best physically, emotionally, and mentally. There will be times when you just want to consume edibles for the kicks. However, as tempting as it is to give in to your lack of appetite, you cannot in order to survive.

Therefore, when storing food for the long haul, it is an advantage to know the purposes of certain foods. This way, you can simply eat those that are appropriate for a given condition.

Therefore, when storing food for the long haul, it is an advantage to know the purposes of certain foods. This way, you can simply eat those that are appropriate for a given condition.

15 of the Best Foods to Store

The thing about food prepping is, it is not only about having a bulk of any foods ready when doomsday comes. Rather, it is also about knowing which foods can last the longest. You may have prepared an ample amount but if these were all susceptible to spoilage within a couple of days, your efforts in getting them ready will be worthless.

While there are some that offer to keep you loaded with energy for a streak of hours and come with a shelf life of at least 6 months, there are other foods that can provide you with the same advantage but are meant to last for only a week or two.

The perceptive prepper’s list of the best foods to store:

1. Breadcrumbs

Known shelf life: up to 3-4 months

Best uses: flavor enhancer; food thickener

2. Crackers

Known shelf life: up to 2 years (if vacuum packed)

Best uses: for convenience

3. Coffee beans

Known shelf life: up to 5 months (for ground coffee); up to 20 years (for instant coffee)

Best uses: energy booster; increased mental alertness

In Arabic, coffee means wine of the bean

4. Corn

Known shelf life: up to 12 years

Best uses: energy booster

5. Dehydrated milk (powdered)

Known shelf life: up to 2 years

Best uses: energy booster; for hydration; immune system booster; natural coffee creamer

6. Honey

Known shelf life: indefinitely

Best uses: energy booster; flavor enhancer; for better sleep; for injuries; immune system booster; nausea reliever.

One of the food items that are packed with numerous health benefits is honey

7. Meat

Known shelf life: up to a month (if refrigerated); up to 6 months (if canned)

Best uses: energy booster; for vitamins and minerals; muscle builder

Meat is high in vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, D, and iron, niacin, and zinc

8. Oats

Known shelf life: up to 8 years

Best uses: can be used as staple; energy booster

9. Pasta

Known shelf life: up to 2 years

Best uses: can be used as staple; energy booster

Pasta month is celebrated in a few countries; it is in October

10. Potato flour

Known shelf life: up to 5 years

Best uses: can be used as staple; flavor enhancer; food thickener

11. Protein bars

Known shelf life: up to 6 months

Best uses: energy booster; extra strength; muscle builder

12. Raisins

Known shelf life: up to 3 years

Best uses: for vitamins and minerals

13. Rice (raw)

Known shelf life: up to 8 months (for brown rice); up to 5 years (for white rice)

Best uses: can be used as staple; energy booster

There are over 40,000 variations of rice

Known shelf life: indefinitely

Best uses: constipation relief; for hydration

15. Whole wheat flour

Known shelf life: up to 8 years

Best uses: can be used as staple; energy booster

Disgustingly Good

 At the thought of eating insects, you may want to barf. However, when the tiny creatures are the only things that can keep you from starving to death, you may catch yourself off guard at how delicious you find their taste. Especially when it comes to the point when you can no longer afford to be picky, having a jar of critters in storage can be very handy. As they say, desperate times call for desperate measures.

Save an insect; save your life

The perceptive prepper’s list of edible insects:

·       Ants

Taste: sour

Benefits: rich in protein; rich in saturated fat

·       Crickets

Taste: minty

Benefits: rich in calcium

·       Snails

Taste: salty

Benefits: rich in carbohydrates and protein

·       Termites

Taste: nutty

Benefits: rich in saturated fat

·       Worms

Taste: salty

Benefits: incredibly rich in protein

Chapter 4 – Thinking Long & Hard

Did you know that parmesan cheese could last up to 20-25 years in storage? Provided it is enclosed in wax, cheese spoilage can be deducted from your list of worries. That said, because the objective of being a prepper is to have a supply of foods that can last as long as the fine cheese would, you should start preparing for goods that can get you by for years.

A Stop at a Grocery Store

Because it is convenient, you should not make a pass on grocery shopping as one of the better techniques of many food preppers. Apart from that, remember that there is a handful of useful food items that can be availed of at the local supermarket. Thus, spending less than an hour a week for a few months and probably a couple of bucks in the place can get you far and help you build your stock.

When the world is in a state of shock, a shortage of grocery supplies can be expected

The perceptive prepper’s grocery list:

1.      Beef jerky

Known shelf life: 10 years

Reason to purchase the item: Excellent source of protein

2.     Lard

Known shelf life: 3 years

Reason to purchase the item: Rich in calories

3.     Peanut butter

Known shelf life: 5 years

Reason to purchase the item: Rich in calories, fats, and proteins

4.      Salt

Known shelf life: Indefinitely

Reason to purchase the item: Great flavor enhancer

5.     Sugar

Known shelf life: 10 years

Reason to purchase the item: Great sweetener; rich in calories

The Future Is In Your Seeds

Planting seeds is a great method of long-term food preservation. Especially if you plan on transforming your backyard as a fortress when doomsday comes, it can be of help when you can pick an edible conveniently at your own place.

List of plants and crops worth planting:

·       Apple

·       Banana

·       Corn

·       Lentil

·       Soy bean

·       Strawberry

·       Sweet potato

Gourmet Foods: Saving the Best for Last

As proud as you will be to know that you can withstand uncomfortable conditions and can get by with basic foods, you will not be able to deny the fact that you prefer to have the good kind. Why settle for the ordinary when fine food can be yours easily for the taking?

Gourmet food prepper, Kellene Bishop, believes that just because you the world is in turmoil does not mean you are stuck with the boring edibles

Quick and easy gourmet ideas:

1.      Beans + cabbage + carrots

Known shelf life: 2 years (for beans); 5 months (for cabbage); 1 month (for carrots)

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Instructions: In a bowl, prepare ¼ cup beans, 2-3 cabbage slices, and ¼ cup sliced carrots. Stir well. Then, transfer on a plate and serve.

Pros: Boosts immune system; cures headaches; improves your mood; relieves joint pain

2.     Canned meat + celery

Known shelf life: 5 years (for canned meat); 1 month (for celery)

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Instructions: Open canned meat. Then, insert a celery stalk and serve.

Pros: Aids digestion; energy booster; good for the eyes; lowers blood pressure; reduces inflammation

3.     Pasta + raisins

Known shelf life:  2 years (for pasta); 3 years (for raisins)

Preparation time: 20 minutes (15 minutes for cooking the pasta and 5 minutes for preparing the dish)

Instructions: In a bowl, pour cooked pasta and ¼ cup raisins. Stir well. Then, transfer on a plate and serve.

Pros: Aids digestion; good for the eyes; prevents bad breath; reduces inflammation

 Conclusion – All Set & Ready for Doomsday

 Now that you have finished going through An Introduction to Home Food Preservation – The Perceptive Prepper Series, I hope you learned the basics in food preservation. Additionally, because this book is intended to show you a glimpse, I hope that you have become interested in knowing more about the subject.

Survival of the fittest, they say? Hmm… The cliché should be modified a bit because in the end, only those with food will make it.

As suggested throughout this book, there are loads of things you can do to store foods properly. When it comes to preserving them when you think the end is near, you have to be strategic. As best as you can, stay away from erroneous ways for you to have the best chances of making it through. With what you have understood here, you may begin taking the art of food preservation up a notch.

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Thank you and good luck!

-Jon  

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A food prepper with a load of canned goods

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Variety makes conditions better

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A French man named Nicolas Appert first suggested canning as a food preservation technique

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 Did you know that curing helps kill bacteria?

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Freezing is one of the safest food preservation techniques

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 When pickling, the cans or jars are boiled first to be sterilized

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Commonly, a bag that has been vacuum packed is softer

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For extended shelf life, foods have to be stored in proper containers

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Another set of terms used to refer to insect infestation is bacterial infection

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A person can drink as much as 3 gallons or 48 cups of water within a day

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Corn is a common staple food

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Fruits and vegetables are some of the best foods that are leading sources of vitamins

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Psychological foods can help you get back up when you have been knocked down

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There are many sizes of containers

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In Arabic, coffee means wine of the bean

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One of the food items that are packed with numerous health benefits is honey

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Meat is high in vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, D, and iron, niacin, and zinc

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A pasta month is celebrated in a few countries; it is in October

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There are over 40,000 variations of rice

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Save an insect; save your life

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When the world is in a state of shock, a shortage of grocery supplies can be expected

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Gourmet food prepper, Kellene Bishop, believes that just because you the world is in turmoil does not mean you are stuck with the boring edibles

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