15 Shelf Stable Foods To Stock Up On Now by SARA TIPTON for Ready Nutrition
As winter approaches, finishing touches should be made to our winter preps. To help make sure we have what we may need in the event of a major power outage, snowstorm, or another emergency, store some shelf-stable foods to make sure you have enough to eat.
As winter approaches, finishing touches should be made to our winter preps. Many of these food types were covered extensively in The Prepper’s Cookbook, but it’s important to have the basics on hand and ready. To help make sure we have what we may need in the event of a major power outage, snowstorm, or another emergency, store some shelf-stable foods to make sure you have enough to eat.
1. Oils
Cooking is difficult without some fats, so stock up on coconut oil, ghee, or olive oils to cook with. Olive oil can go rancid after two years so make sure you use it up as you purchase more. Coconut oil is very heat stable, and because it’s low to oxidize, it means that it won’t go rancid as quickly as other oils. It can last up to two years as well, and it provides fast energy. You can add some to tea or coffee for a boost of quick nutrition and calories as well.
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2. Canned Vegetables
Store canned vegetables that you actually like. If you hate peas, don’t buy them You won’t eat them and there are other available to purchase. Corn is a great option. Corn is both a grain and a vegetable: the only difference is that as a grain it’s dried before harvesting. Buy organic corn in cans to help ensure it’s not genetically modified as most corn is GMO. 86% of the world’s corn is GMO, so to avoid that, look for organic.
3. Oats and Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a prepper food that’s low in saturated fat, and it’s also a good source of fiber, which is especially important during survival times. A tip for preparing is to soak the oatmeal overnight so that it takes just 9-12 minutes to boil instead of half an hour.
4. Vinegar
Vinegar is great for canning and cleaning. It’s versatile and will last almost forever!
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5. Canned Meats
Canned meat can be tossed into a soup with your canned vegetables, or seasoned and eaten alone. These have a long shelf life and will be a great source of protein.
6. Bread Crumbs/Stuffing
Bread crumbs can be a satisfying addition to soups and casseroles. They also will absorb the seasonings you put in your food.
