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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2019 18:37:29 GMT -8
You folks have my interest. How small is the chicken diced? Does it rehydrate well? The ones I got in the freezer, left overs from last year, max out at about an inch long and about 1/4 inch-ish tall and slightly wider. I find the diced chicken will cold soak well if put into water before 1400 ( 2PM ); dinner at 5ish. I much prefer to just add in a bit extra water to the meal and cook the chicken with the meal. Do not throw the cold soak water away, it is full of flavor. I add one serving of diced chicken for a 2 person meal as an addition to the already included meat.
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Post by ErnieW on Apr 7, 2019 18:51:56 GMT -8
I concur on the size. Some pieces are smaller. There is some dust in the can but it is usable. It has flavor and protein.
I have a vacuum sealer with a mason jar attachment. I open the big can and move it out to the jars. Put them in the fridge. They would probably last years like that but I use them faster than that. Frozen in a sealed container, so they can't attract moisture when taken out, they would also last a long time. Kept dry on the trail they would last longer than you need.
I would definitely rate them as rehydrating well.
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Post by tomas on Apr 8, 2019 4:05:41 GMT -8
I used to be able to buy smaller, pouch versions of freeze dried meats, but haven't seen them in a long time. Are they still made? I doubt I'd use a #10 within a single season.
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Post by crawford on Apr 8, 2019 4:11:31 GMT -8
You can vacuum seal smaller bags from the #10 and store them in the freezer to keep them beyond the current season.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2019 4:50:38 GMT -8
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Post by ErnieW on Apr 8, 2019 9:44:21 GMT -8
As long as it is protected from oxygen and moisture they should last years. In the freezer sealed more than enough time to use them.
Try them at home in a noodle bowl or a cup of soup. You likely will have little problem using them up.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Apr 8, 2019 19:28:47 GMT -8
As long as it is protected from oxygen and moisture they should last years. In the freezer sealed more than enough time to use them. Try them at home in a noodle bowl or a cup of soup. You likely will have little problem using them up. But still prudent to use oxygen blocking bags for the freezer. Freezing slows Oxygen attack but doesn’t stop it. Not at the -20C or so of civilian freezers at least.
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Post by jazzmom on Apr 9, 2019 6:06:11 GMT -8
I'm just not a fan of minute/quick/instant rice but I do something similar with Stove Top stuffing, gravy, chicken. Use turkey gravy and throw in a handful of dried cranberries into the stuffing and call it 'Thanksgiving dinner'.
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 11, 2019 23:24:11 GMT -8
I'm just not a fan of minute/quick/instant rice but I do something similar with Stove Top stuffing, gravy, chicken. Use turkey gravy and throw in a handful of dried cranberries into the stuffing and call it 'Thanksgiving dinner'. I do that . Add some Just Veggies freeze-dried corn and you have the whole TG dinner, except for the pie :D I make my own “minute” rice from home-cooked brown rice, on the dehydrator. That stuff is good, but takes a solid 15-20 min in the cosy to rehydrate fully. Some nights we have the patience, some nights we declare that we LIKE it a little crunchy :D
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Post by sarbar on Apr 13, 2019 20:08:42 GMT -8
One tip on large containers of FD meat: If you have a Food Vac sealer, get the mason jar sealer. It is worth the small cost. We seal everything into mason jars - then open and use as needed. Unlike bags, they don't let in air over long periods and are mouse proof. Get the big jar, seal into small mason jars, then open up as your trips come up, and add into a bag. This post on our farm's site explains what we use.
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Post by bluefish on Apr 14, 2019 3:59:53 GMT -8
I've also found the instant rice to be not to our liking. The pouched chicken added to our trail burritos has been great! Rehydrated refried beans, hatch chiles,onions, salsa, cheese, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper on a tortilla, add pouched chicken. I'd be interested in adding the chicken to rehydrate at the same time. Less weight, less waste to carry out. The description of the MH chicken sounds more like the shredded chicken I'd prefer to use, rather than cubes. Has anyone tried to dehydrate the pouched chicken after shredding it?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2019 6:01:01 GMT -8
Also, don't forget about those individually wrapped cheese sticks, that do not require refrigeration. Add to the meal before pouring water into the bag, and they melt into, around, a 90 calorie addition to the meal.
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Post by sarbar on Apr 14, 2019 7:01:46 GMT -8
Has anyone tried to dehydrate the pouched chicken after shredding it? Yes, it dries fine. Save yourself money and use canned versus pouch, and dry that. As in go to Costco and buy it there.
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Post by ErnieW on Apr 14, 2019 7:03:04 GMT -8
The description of the MH chicken sounds more like the shredded chicken I'd prefer to use, rather than cubes. The MH we are talking about is cubes.
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Post by bluefish on Apr 14, 2019 8:19:07 GMT -8
Also, don't forget about those individually wrapped cheese sticks, that do not require refrigeration. Add to the meal before pouring water into the bag, and they melt into, around, a 90 calorie addition to the meal. They're a staple for us. We didn't bring any on our trip in the Superstitions last week with highs n then 80's, as they can get funky in the heat. I don't mind it so much, my wife does. I did bring a wedge of Jarlsberg, but that got consumed for lunch day 1.
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