I have a pretty good amount already set aside but here is my question,
If we lose power I lose a ton of frozen meat. Does anyone have a plan for this contingency or suggestions?
Fuel will also become an issue....There is a solar generator out that sell for less than 1,000. It suggests that enough power for freezers etc would be produced in one day.
SInce gas pumps don’t work during hurricanes etc...It seems that more people should look into the solar portable unit. Panel is on rollers, all the rest is self contained.
>>>If we lose power I lose a ton of frozen meat. Does anyone have a plan for this contingency or suggestions?<<<
Cook - Can - Dehydrate
I have lost power for two weeks in an ice storm - Even though I have a generator and inverter, I canned most of it and dried several batches (I have 3 dehydrators), I opted to prepare it for long term storage rather than continue running the freezer on the generator - however if you don’t have propane stove or a generator, you may have to resort to other methods.
16 brick Rocket Stove, kerosene Butterfly stove both of which will operate your pressure canner. Remember, as long as there are a few ice crystals in it, it is still good to eat.
You should ALWAYS keep plenty of jars on hand - I keep over a year’s supply of lids and save the used ones (they CAN be reused in an emergency - inspect them carefully before using and boil them a bit longer than normal. (Note: I can about 80 cases each year.)