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Post by Tim Horton on Apr 5, 2020 23:29:56 GMT
I thought I had posted this here, but maybe not as I can't find any reference...
One prepper thing I have worked on off and on for a while is developing "just add water" recipes... A liter jar of mix, 2-4 liter of water depending on meal and it cooks up over a camp fire to feed 3-4 adults..
The critical guide lines here in the far north, being the mix is dry for long storage, freeze proof, does not require any additional ingredients. There are a million recipes it seems that require a jar of mix, plus a can or jar of what ever that requires above 0C storage or a functional kitchen to handle..
On another forum I was asked if I made any progress with this endeavor lately.. Sadly the answer is no... Embarrassed to admit I have let that project lie for a while in favor of a couple other projects now on virus hold.. I should likely get back to work on this now as there is plenty of time to work on it..
Again.. Requirements are... Freeze proof, dry mix with long shelf life, no added ingredients that require special handling, camp fire usable...
Anyone with a tested, compliant recipe to share... ??
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Post by Jolly on Apr 6, 2020 14:17:59 GMT
It's still available, but only to commercial clients...There is a Betty Crocker biscuit mix that makes great biscuits with only water.
Wonder if there is a homemade version that could be vacuum sealed in a jar?
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Post by Ozarks Tom on Apr 6, 2020 14:45:05 GMT
Recipe that just needs water? I got this one from David:
Two parts Bourbon Whiskey
Six parts water
No stirring or mixing necessary.
He says it's a viable recipe even if you don't have water.
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Post by aussiedarren on Apr 6, 2020 15:43:22 GMT
Portable soup, just add water for a both but add other ingredients to get fancy
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Post by Jolly on Apr 6, 2020 19:29:01 GMT
Recipe that just needs water? I got this one from David: Two parts Bourbon Whiskey Six parts water No stirring or mixing necessary. He says it's a viable recipe even if you don't have water. Did the chef say whether the water was frozen or not? |
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Post by TxGal on Apr 7, 2020 13:34:19 GMT
Meals in Jars by Judy Languille
Interesting book I picked up a few months ago. The name is a bit decieving because it's more of just add water meal KITS, not dump out a jar and add water. I've yet to try anything yet but it all looks pretty good, very doable, and adaptable.
Most ingredients are home dehydrated or pretty easily obtainable (i.e. powder milk, instant potatoes, buillion, etc). Does touch on a bit of home canning such as spaghetti sauce or meat.
Each recipe is yo make a batch of meals, not just one jar. The kits are assembled and then boxed, bagged, or placed in a bucket for storage.
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Post by Tim Horton on Apr 7, 2020 23:29:46 GMT
Meals in Jars by Judy Languille
++++++++++ Actually... Julie Languille.... I think I have that one somewhere...
On the book site I do order from several times a year.. They have about a dozen Meal In A Jar cookbooks..
Most require additional ingredients, again a can of this or that etc.. Are not camp fire preparation compatible.. Or are things that need to be consumed within the hour.. Good stuff I'm sure, but much doesn't fit the criteria for this part of the far north..
NOTICE....NOTICE....NOTICE....
One other stipulation I forgot to list.... No exotic, expensive freeze dried, mail order ingredients..
All local grocery, home dehydrated, local bulk foods store ingredients..
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Recipe that just needs water? I got this one from David:
Two parts Bourbon Whiskey
Six parts water
No stirring or mixing necessary.
He says it's a viable recipe even if you don't have water.
+++++++++ You guys are funny...
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2020 21:30:14 GMT
I think Bisquick can be used with only water, but I don't think it will taste very good.
I'm afraid to try it out, though, because I will feel obligated to eat whatever comes out of the oven, smothered in butter.
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Post by Tim Horton on May 16, 2020 2:24:43 GMT
Yes.... Bisquick is very adaptable..
Problem with the commercial and the homemade versions are the oil in it will go rancid in not that long a time..
Other than mixing the homemade version as you use it, I don't know a way to make it long term shelf stable..
Yes.... Most things that don't come out of the oven exactly like you planned can be handled with butter, jam, peanut butter, maple syrup... My 5 cents of experience..
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