Preserving Food = saving money | Food Production and Preservation | Forums

Ok, so the title is a bit misleading but it is a great way to save money, store food longer and keep it fresher.

I already vacuum pack fruit the I dehydrate, as well as beef jerky(never last longer than a few weeks around the house), value packs of chicken. By doing this and freezing them you can increase the shelf life from weeks to months.

Here is one that you might not think about.

Flour and cane sugar

During the holiday season, sugar and flour goes on sale. I got this 5 lbs bag for $2.58 and when stored on the shelf as it, it usually last a few months. Once all the air is out, this thing is solid as a rock and will keep for years sitting on the shelf.

Just don't forget to date the items so that they can be rotated.

What other ideal do you have?