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What about 2nd/3rd/4th rifle and taking FBC of frozen meals. Reheating them in hot water, anyone tried that with success?
I was just wondering about that myselfLooking to get into FBC. Hoping you guys could answer some questions. How long can you expect dehydrated and vac sealed meals to last? And do you guys put the oxygen absorbers in to help prevent spoilage?
I would love to make meals throughout the year and not just before a trip.
Thanks guys
I don't know the direct answer to your questions but a few weeks ago I dehydrated a bunch of foods which included items with ground beef and eggs. I vac sealed and put them in the freezer. Today when I started putting my meals together I took the dehydrated items out of the freezer and mixed them into my meals. I'll be hunting in a few days and have no problem leaving all of the dehydrated stuff out or inside the truck, pack, etc. I cook all of my food before dehydrating anyway. If you dehydrate, then vacuum pack and put in the freezer it should last for years. I don't use oxygen absorbers but I put my meals together in the days prior to the hunt, I thought they are more for long term storage. I ordered some of the packit gourmet bags to try this year, they are definitely more expensive than freezer bags so I hope they are worth it. Here is my weeklong food supply I put together today. Not pictured are my oatmeal packets, coffee, granola bars etc.Looking to get into FBC. Hoping you guys could answer some questions. How long can you expect dehydrated and vac sealed meals to last? And do you guys put the oxygen absorbers in to help prevent spoilage?
I would love to make meals throughout the year and not just before a trip.
Thanks guys
Archery elk in September. I froze 10 meals in Vacuum sealed bags. Put in a soft sided cooler. I was solo backpack hunting. I admit it was heavier than dehydrated meals. I packed in about 6 miles set up as base camp for 5 days. I ate great. Boiled water over a fire and heated up my dinner in a pot. Delicious!! I moved my camp after 5 days to a new spot. I wasn't hauling my food everyday. The meals stayed frozen for 7 days. They were still cold on day 10. Best eating ever on a backpack hunt. I backpack during the summer so I tested this before the hunt. Worked great!What about 2nd/3rd/4th rifle and taking FBC of frozen meals. Reheating them in hot water, anyone tried that with success?
Going to give this one a try once more trails and hikes open up in Washington!Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Ingredients
3 oz package ramen (discard flavor packet)
1⁄4 c freeze dried vegetables
1 pk shelf stable pepperoni slices (see notes)
1 oz shelf stable ranch dressing (1 packet)
1 T shelf stable parmesan cheese
1 1⁄2 c water
For the pepperoni, look in the packaged deli meat section for small packages, 3 1/2 ounce size, of pepperoni. The package will have two sleeves in it. Take one with you, saving the other sleeve for another meal. The pepperoni is safe to carry for as long as you want it till opened. Once opened, eat within a couple hours.
Pick whatever freeze dried vegetables you prefer - adding in freeze dried olives is awesome.
Instructions
At home:
Break the ramen up a bit, put in a quart freezer bag with the vegetables. Pack the cheese in a small bag or take packets. Tuck the salad dressing packet, the pepperoni sleeve and cheese with the bag.
In camp:
Add the cool water to the bag, seal tightly. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain off water carefully, add in the pepperoni and dressing, tossing to coat. Sprinkle on the cheese.