Knowing how to store beans long-term is essential because proper storage methods can increase shelf life by decades. Dry beans are one of the top emergency foods for storage because they are shelf-stable, non-perishable, and packed with protein and nutrition. The best way to store dry beans long-term is storage in a cool, dry location … Read more
Dry beans are a core survival and emergency food because of their nutritional value and long shelf-life. Combined with a complementary food like white rice, another survival food legend, they provide all nine essential amino acids to make a complete protein. Store beans correctly, and they will outlast you. How long do dried beans last? … Read more
Learn how to store dried beans long-term to build an emergency food supply using buckets, Mylar bags, and oxygen absorbers. After a lot of research, I found the easiest and most effective do-it-yourself method for quickly storing hundreds of pounds of dry beans for maximum shelf life. Store beans by repackaging them from store packaging … Read more
Dried beans for long term storage are one of the best foods you can store for long-term emergencies or survival food because beans are easy to store, lightweight, and packed with nutrition. Also, They are also a proven staple food. Beans are a filling comfort food packed with protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Averaging 22% … Read more
Learn how to store beans long-term to maximize shelf life by repackaging dry beans like pinto, black, and navy beans into oxygen-free containers. I have stored over 500 pounds of emergency food using this method because it is the most effective and cheapest way to store bulk beans. If I can do it, anyone can. … Read more
Want to know how to soften old dried beans, take a look at the top 10 ways to tenderize them in the article below. To learn the specifics of tendering old beans, continue reading. #1 Soften Beans With A Pressure Cooker (soften dried beans) Soften old dry beans to make them edible by cooking them … Read more
When I started stockpiling food for long-term storage, I wasn’t sure which type of beans to store. After researching dried vs. canned beans, I concluded that the bulk of my storage would be dried beans repackaged into Mylar bags and buckets. Let’s take a look at why dry beans are better. Bulk-dried beans are superior … Read more
Whether to freeze beans or not to freeze beans is the question. This month I am repackaging 72 lbs of dry black beans into Oxygen-free food-grade buckets. Should I freeze the beans to kill weevil eggs, or is there a better way? There is a better method of controlling bugs than freezing. Do not freeze … Read more
Dried Beans are superstars in the prepping world. They are nearly the perfect survival food. Combined with white rice, beans provide all nine essential amino acids and make a complete protein, but not all beans are created equal. The best bean for long-term emergency storage is the soybean. One cup of boiled soybeans provides 298 … Read more
What is an IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)? IFAK is an Individual or Improved First Aid Kit used to treat a specific type of wound or trauma, including major hemorrhaging and loss of breath. IFAKS are carried by infantry and special warfare units to treat injuries caused by shrapnel, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and gunshot … Read more