PRIORITY: High
CATEGORY: Canned goods
Canned meals that you can just heat and eat are critical for your food storage, because they may be the first things you reach for in an emergency. I generally consider that one can will provide two servings.
We have separate items for canned soups, meats, fruits, and vegetables, so for this item we will just focus on the complete canned meals your family will eat.
SHELF LIFE: About 2 years
COST: $$ ($1–$1.50 per can, about $260 year for a family of 4)
WHERE TO BUY: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, any grocery store
HOW TO STORE: In your rotation pantry, in cans or cases of cans
If you can’t buy it all at once, track your progress below.
SERVING SIZE: 1/2 can; see note
SEASON: anytime
A note on serving size: 1 (14.5-oz.) can will create 2 servings of an entrée.
Prerequisite: Can opener(s)
What to do with canned meals
• Just heat and eat, or serve them over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, grits, or polenta. Mix small amounts with leftover mashed potatoes or rice, form into patties, and pan-fry into cakes.
Done