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#Food storage

#Food storage

==Preparing Food==

==Preparing food==

Food can be [[Food preparation methods|prepared]] in many ways, such as [[boil]]ing, frying, baking, or left raw. It can also be prepared in ways the prolong its [[storage life]].

Food can be prepared in many ways, such as [[boil]]ing, frying, baking, or left raw. It can also be prepared in ways the prolong its [[storage life]].

*'''[[Canning]]''' a very effective form of long-term storage of perishable food. If you have a [[Plant cultivation|garden]] or other source of fresh food that you want to preserve for long periods of time canning is perhaps the best option at home and requires no special equipment or supplies other than jars, lids, a canner (pressure or water bath depending upon the food) and cooking utensils.

*'''[[Canning]]''' a very effective form of long-term storage of perishable food. If you have a [[Plant cultivation|garden]] or other source of fresh food that you want to preserve for long periods of time canning is perhaps the best option at home and requires no special equipment or supplies other than jars, lids, a canner (pressure or water bath depending upon the food) and cooking utensils.

==Storing Food==

==Storing food==

Storing food is a major component of [[preparedness]], understanding how and why to do it can improve or save lives. Learning recipes you enjoy is a good way to improve your life if times get tough, or even if they don't.

Storing food is a major component of [[preparedness]], understanding how and why to do it can improve or save lives. Learning recipes you enjoy is a good way to improve your life if times get tough, or even if they don't.

* '''[[Fermentation]]''' is a tried and true method for preserving a variety of foods including vegetables, [[milk]] and [[meat]]s. See [[lactic acid fermentation]].

* '''[[Fermentation]]''' is a tried and true method for preserving a variety of foods including vegetables, [[milk]] and [[meat]]s. See [[lactic acid fermentation]].

===Commonly Stored Foods===

===Commonly stored foods===

* [[Beans]]

* [[Beans]]

* [[MRE]] or [[Military ration]]

* [[MRE]] or [[Military ration]]

* [[Rice]]

* [[Rice]]

* [[Salt]]

* [[Salt]]

* [[Wheat]]

* [[Wheat]]

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Preservation (food)]]

* [[Preservation (food)]]

* [[Dehydration]]

* [[Dehydration]]

* [[Canning]]

* [[Canning]]

==References==

==References==

[[Category : Survivalism]]

[[Category : Survivalism]]

[[Category : Military Strategies and Concepts]]

[[Category : Military Strategies and Concepts]]

[[Category : Preparedness Glossary]]

[[Category : Preparedness Glossary]]