When I think about survival food the word Pemmican comes to mind. Pemmican is unseasoned meat (generally buffalo) that’s been ground into a powder, mixed with dried berries and rendered fat. The end result is a high calorie/protein meat bar that has an enormous shelf life. So I had an
Biltong (Survival version)
Biltong
My new favorite dry cured piece of meat, this South African staple is incredibly easy to make and mind boggling delicious! I just can’t stop eating the stuff. Biltong falls somewhere between American Beef Jerky and Italian Bresaola. I hate to even compare it to the two because truly it
Pepper Crusted Pineapple Jerky
Jerky is the perfect snack food IMHO. It has a long shelf life, a great source of protein, travels well, and is utterly delicious. Today I’m going to share with you a couple very easy ways to make delicious jerky at home with my personal pepper crusted jerky recipe. The
Spanish Lomo Curado
I love Spanish cuisine, especially the dry cured forms of it. Spanish sobressada, Chorizo, and of course the Lomo Curado. This cured pork loin is smoky, spicy, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Best of all in today’s post you will see how easy it is to make at home. Generally
Delicious Jerky Made Easy
Who doesn’t love jerky? Beef, elk, venison, moose, or alligator makes no difference to me. Just give me that tender, dried, seasoned beef snack. Let’s be honest. Jerky isn’t cheap. Some decent jerky can run you upwards of $40 – $45 bucks a pound… OUCH! Making it at home is
Pemmican – The Ultimate Survival Food
Pemmican. The ultimate survival food. I’ve been researching ways of food preservation and the topic of pemmican would come up every time. Pemmican is a meat product that has a heavy concentration of protein and fat. A staple in Native American cuisine, pemmican was generally made with Bison. This preserved