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Over the years, we have featured several shorter posts about complete meals in jars. These are ready weighed and measured dry mix meals, which are stored in jars, ready to go. When needed, simply pour out the contents of the jar, add water, and cook until ready. Jar meals are very versatile. In fact, if you substitute a jar for a Ziploc bag, these meals are also great for camping and hiking too.

I have rounded up all the smaller readymade jar meal posts here in one place for ease.

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Dry Pre-Measured Complete Meals In Jars

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What a great idea! Measure out all the dry ingredients for the meals and then store them in jars. When you need one, just pour it out into a pan, add water and cook. How simple and excellent is that… Complete, ready to go meals in a jar – Mason jar meals, what’s better than that?

It offers a nice alternative to simply storing dry foods in bulk. If you mix up some of your storage food like this, you’ll have access to a great nutritious meal in minutes. You could have a great morale-boosting Mason jar meal with the minimum of fuss. Certainly beats a quick meal of rice and beans, which is what I would likely come up with, without these great full meal recipes.

As well as making up some meals in a jar, you can make these meal mixes in Ziploc bags take them camping and hiking etc.

Get over to Rainy Day Storage, check out the recipes.

Dry Pre-Measured Complete Meals In Jars: Rice Mixes

A few days ago we did a post aboutDry Pre-Measured Complete Meals In Jars by Jennifer from Rainy Day Food Storage. This was so popular, I am back with some more recipes for pre-measureddry meals in jars and today it is pre-mixed dry rice mixes. As with the previous dry mixed meals – when you need one, just pour it out into a pan, add water and cook. How simple and excellent is that?

These mixes would be great for preppers and survivalists, but also campers, hunters and hikers (obviously store the mixes in sealed bags, not jars…). I bet they taste amazing after a day on the move in the wild. I bet they smell amazing too. Check out the recipes

Ready-Made Dry Mix Desserts In Jars

The thing is – all of the previous jar mixes have pretty much been the main meal, savoury mixes, and no desserts. I couldn’t let this lie as you just have to have a few stored desserts as well. Luckily Rebecca over at ‘Cul-De-Sac Cool’ has created some dry mix desserts in jars recipes. Not only that though, but she has also created the labels with cooking instructions etc, that you can print out. Check out these awesome dessert recipes.

All-Purpose Quick Mix For Biscuits, Shortcakes, Griddle Scones, Coffee Cake & Quiche

A recipe for an all-purpose quick mix that can be made in large batches and stored for use as needed. With this quick mix and a few quick additions, you can make biscuits, shortcakes, griddle scones, coffee cake & self-crusting quiche.

There are also 100s of other delicious mixes and recipes, including a gingerbread mix, brownie mix & various bread mixes. See here:All-Purpose Quick Mix & Other DeliciousRecipes

Powder Soup Mixes; Equal To One Can Of Condensed Soup – Just Add Water And Cook

A while back we did a post on Dry Pre-Measured Complete Meals In Jarsfrom Jennifer from Rainy Day Storage. Today I am back with another set of dry mixes from Jennifer; this time it is dry soup mixes.

There are recipes for three different soups – the cream of mushroom, cream of chicken and cream of celery. Each mix makes approximately the same quantity of soup as the Campbells equivalent, but for a fraction of the cost.

These dry mixes can be made up and stored well in advance. When you want some soup – simply pour it into a pan, add water and cook! Simple! Check out these soup can recipes

Also for more info on emergency food storage, check out:Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis

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FAQs

How long do meals in a jar last? ›

The Shelf Life of the Meals in a jar is around 5-15 years, depending on the ingredients used. The #10 cans have a shelf life of about 6-12 months after you open them. Have you ever opened a #10 can and then forgot it was opened?

What size Mason jar for meal prep? ›

You can find mason jars in a wide variety of sizes. However, for salads, we recommend opting for wide-mouth varieties that are either 16 ounces or 32 ounces in size. Are there any ingredients you shouldn't include? If you're planning on eating your salad jars right away, everything is fair game.

Can you eat 20 year old canned food? ›

Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor.

Can you eat 10 year old home canned food? ›

Foods canned at home are safe to eat for several years—says Nancy Urbanec, a nutrition and health expert with the Nebraska Extension in Douglas and Sarpy counties—so long as the food was properly canned in the appropriate type of jars (glass mason jars and metal bands can be reused) with new lids (fresh seals), and ...

What is the best material for meal prep containers? ›

Glass containers are a great, sturdy option for meal prepping. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes but do tend to cost slightly more than other materials, but you might be ready to make that investment or you might just flat-out prefer glass.

How many meal prep containers do I need? ›

If you are a single person just starting to meal prep, I would purchase a four or six set of meal prep containers. With four you could prep most of your lunches for the week, six would allow you to do that and a few dinners.

Is glass or plastic better for meal prep? ›

Heat Resistance: Versatile and Safe

Glass containers were made for this. They can handle a wide range of temperatures, making them perfect for baking, microwaving, and freezing your food. Unlike plastic containers, glass won't warp, melt, or release harmful chemicals when exposed to heat.

Does jarred food go bad? ›

While canned goods past their "best-by" date may not taste optimal, there's no real health risk in consuming canned goods as long as they remain in good condition. Here's why: The food in the container is commercially sterile and a vacuum seal prevents any new bacteria from getting in, so it will not spoil.

How long does food keep in a Mason jar? ›

How long will canned food last in a mason jar? The general rule of thumb is between 12 and 18 months if you want the food at its best. Most canners will tell you that canned foods that still look like they are in their original shape are safe to eat.

How long does cooked food last in mason jars? ›

How Long Will Food Last in a Mason Jar? If sealed and stored correctly in a cool and dark place, the National Center for Home Food Preservation says that canned food will retain its quality for 12 to 18 months in a Mason jar. It is important to remember that the condition of the food will degrade as more time passes.

How long can food last in a sealed jar? ›

If the food has been well sealed so no air gets in, and most all air has been removed, most foods will last 2–3 years (including meats).

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