PRIORITY: Very high
CATEGORY: Pantry staples
Salt can be used to make every meal taste better and is also important for preserving food. It lasts forever, but needs to be kept dry.
SHELF LIFE: Forever
COST: $ (about $32 for a year’s supply for a family of 4)
WHERE TO BUY: Although salt is inexpensive, it’s heavy, so shipping adds up. Buy it locally at the grocery store or grab it at Costco or Walmart if you happen to be there.
HOW TO STORE: In #10 cans with an oxygen absorber, or vacuum-sealed in bags with an oxygen absorber, and then stored in buckets.
If you can’t buy it all at once, track your progress below.
SERVING SIZE: a pinch
SEASON: anytime
What to do with salt
• Make your own seasoning mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Season all your food deliciously.
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