Prep of The Day Thread

[peterk123]

This is my last prep of the day for a while..... I'm done. Spent most of the day processing venison hamburger, venison jerky, making bread again, and making and canning venison bone broth.

 

[peterk123]

I couldn't help myself. But this is a necessity for long term survival. It's only in the rough cut stage. Sanding starts tomorrow. It's a tortilla press. The metal ones you buy suck. And long term survival has to include taco night.

 

[xtry51]

Picked up the plow for the tractor today. Will order some chains tomorrow. Work travel keeping me from getting anything around the house done.

 

[peterk123]

The finished product. The thing is a beast. It will get tested this week.

 

[Uzi2]

Just got 3 dozen fresh (today's) eggs from a friend. These are mostly large double yokers. Passed about 15 of them along to another neighbor who's young daughter just loves eggs.

I gave my friend a couple of quarts of pickled beets in return trade. Love living in the country....people around here trade stuff frequently.

 

[Twigg]

I resharpened all our kitchen knives, my case trapper and a Buck110.

 

[peterk123]

Stuffing being prepped. Homemade sourdough for the "bread crumbs", elk breakfast sausage, ground whitetail, and chopped bear meat.

 

[Cowgirlup]

I picked more long term storage food on sale. Between the weather and garden pests I'm not too confident in our food production capabilities.

 

[Soundwave]

I picked more long term storage food on sale. Between the weather and garden pests I'm not too confident in our food production capabilities.

Link?

 

[Cowgirlup]

Link?

Sportsman's Guide - Outdoor & Hunting Gear, Guns, Ammo and Fishing

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Emergency Food, Survival Food and MRE Meals | Sportsman's Guide

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Mountain House Just in Case... 3 Day Emergency Food Supply I liked this kit. Priced out individually it's a decent deal. And no cheap items like powdered orange drink in the kit.

If you are part of their buyers club you get a double club discount. The site isn't that user friendly so I added some direct links.

Confidence Born of Preparation

Camping gear, emergency food storage, water purification and tools for your survival and camping, hiking needs.

www.campingsurvival.com

I also picked up this: Ember Oven by InstaFire


I checked Emergency Essentials but didn't find any really great deals...yet.

 

[peterk123]

Rendering the bear fat. We have about thirty pounds. Processed the meat. Made a couple burgers. All bear, just salt and pepper. I dare say it was better than the elk. In kind of blown away.

 

[Cowgirlup]

One of my neighbors used bear fat instead of shortening in cookies. They were perfectly chewy!

Rendering the bear fat. We have about thirty pounds. Processed the meat. Made a couple burgers. All bear, just salt and pepper. I dare say it was better than the elk. In kind of blown away.
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[Yazz]

Hard to find bear fat around here!

 

[peterk123]

Hard to find bear fat around here!

I'm on jar number seven. I think I have at least five more to go. I figured something out today. Grind your fat, don't chunk it. It takes a tenth of the time to render and the yield is way higher. Like not even close. I hardy have any solid left. The purity of this fat is incredible. My entire kitchen and every utensil is basically an oil slick. Good stuff.

 

[Christian]

Just a heads up @Cowgirlup, the Mountain House site still has the November Veterans Day sale up with cheaper pricing(didn't check everything though) if you've got any spare scratch left over.

Military Rations

Authentic Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) rations we make for the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Long Range Patrol rations or LRP’s (often confused with the military MRE), rarely are these genuine military meals available in the civilian market.

mountainhouse.com

 

[Cowgirlup]

Just a heads up @Cowgirlup, the Mountain House site still has the November Veterans Day sale up with cheaper pricing(didn't check everything though) if you've got any spare scratch left over.

Military Rations

Authentic Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) rations we make for the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Long Range Patrol rations or LRP’s (often confused with the military MRE), rarely are these genuine military meals available in the civilian market.

mountainhouse.com

Thanks! I picked up a few other things that were a good deal!!

 

[xtry51]

One of our sows had piglets yesterday, aka bacon seeds.

 

[xtry51]

Ears have unpinned and they are scampering around the hut more. I was given permission to babysit for 10minitrs today while Socks (Dad) and Smudge (Mom) went out to eat and drink. I received the chortle of approval when they returned.





We're going to cull the two 9 month olds we have tomorrow morning to free up space. I was going to do them in two weeks, but I need to thin the herd before Blueberry pops. She's nesting in the other hut and close. Socks is going to be grumpy for a month while he splits time between the two ladies. He such a good dad.

 

[xtry51]

@Matt_SERE I edited the post. Fat lingered my phone before I had finished typing.

 

[Matt_SERE]

@Matt_SERE I edited the post. Fat lingered my phone before I had finished typing.

Nice addition, they look happy as a pig in slop.
Also, liked the use of "chortle of approval".

 

[xtry51]

It's funny how they have a language and it really is a chortle Normally I only get it when paying the scratchie tax Smudge and Blueberry charge anytime you go in the pen. Today they stood up, both chuffed at me, and walked outside. I somehow intuitively knew I was being commanded to stay and watch the piglets. And I got the chortle reward from Smudge upon her return. Pretty sure I'm officially in the club now. Lol

 

[Fritz the Cat]

Just picked up a case of these. Less shelf space than all the gallon jugs i had

 

[Soundwave]

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Just picked up a case of these. Less shelf space than all the gallon jugs i had

I'm confused.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

I'm confused.

I will add a smidge to make a mean Dry Martini

Dehydrated Water

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[xtry51]

Got the 9mo olds processed and hanging to chill. Breakdown and vacuum seal tomorrow.

 

[Duxprep]

I've been experimenting with instant coffees because after the EMP I'll need my coffee They vary dramatically with quality and price. I tried Franklin's Finest Survival coffee. It was decent and I could consider stocking it, but the price is very high. I landed on Bustelo Mexican blend. Most Bustelo you see is actually the espresso and they do have an espresso instant too. Not that big of a fan for every day drinking though.

The Mexican blend is rich, bold and chocolaty and reminds me of my trips to mexico for spring breaks( a long time ago ) The best part is it's very cheap, like 1/4 the price of Franklins


I ordered it direct from Bustelo at $6.38/jar and free shipping. Amazon pricing for some reason is at least double the price

Café de México Instant Coffee | Café Bustelo®

The robust flavor of our Mexican Latin American Blend coffee blend is perfect for the instant coffee lover. Explore all Café Bustelo® varieties to get the best instant coffee for you.

www.cafebustelo.com

 

[xtry51]

Got 32lbs of bacon and ribs. 35lbs of roast. Haven't weighed the rest yet. Sausage making tomorrow.

 

[TG Pioneer]

I've been experimenting with instant coffees because after the EMP I'll need my coffee They vary dramatically with quality and price. I tried Franklin's Finest Survival coffee. It was decent and I could consider stocking it, but the price is very high. I landed on Bustelo Mexican blend. Most Bustelo you see is actually the espresso and they do have an espresso instant too. Not that big of a fan for every day drinking though.

The Mexican blend is rich, bold and chocolaty and reminds me of my trips to mexico for spring breaks( a long time ago ) The best part is it's very cheap, like 1/4 the price of Franklins


I ordered it direct from Bustelo at $6.38/jar and free shipping. Amazon pricing for some reason is at least double the price

Café de México Instant Coffee | Café Bustelo®

The robust flavor of our Mexican Latin American Blend coffee blend is perfect for the instant coffee lover. Explore all Café Bustelo® varieties to get the best instant coffee for you.

www.cafebustelo.com

I’m considering a stock of instant coffee. I’m wondering how long the powdered creamer lasts. I can’t do black coffee. Puts me in a foul mood for the rest of the day.

 

[xtry51]

My sow Blueberry popped tonight around midnight. Been out here laying with her to dry the little ones off since its 7F here right now. So far 4 healthy piglets and one under developed.

 

[SevierDreams]

My sow Blueberry popped tonight around midnight. Been out here laying with her to dry the little ones off since its 7F here right now. So far 4 healthy piglets and one under developed.

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What’s the temp in that hut you have right now?