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CanCooker Beef Stew
I published this quite some time ago and I love the CanCooker so much that I thought I’d share it once again. There are many new visitors so for those that missed it the first time……

I got a brand new CanCooker Companion for Christmas. I love to cook and especially love using a crockpot. Although this is not a crockpot in the sense that you can set it and forget it all day, it is however a way to throw everything in one pot with the added bonus of being able to use it on an open fire or grill. In the event of a power outage, it is definitely something you can use to feed your family. It is very similar to an Instapot except it is vented the entire time.

There are 3 different sizes of the Can Cooker: The Companion which holds 1.5 gallons and feeds 6, the CanCooker Jr is 2 gallons and feeds 8, and the CanCooker Original holds up to 4 gallons and feeds up to 20. They all have a non-stick coating and have a variety of accessories that can be purchased separately. The rack that can be placed on the bottom is the next thing I would like so that I can bake things in my CanCooker. It would make a great Valentine’s Day gift (hint, hint)!

For my first time using it I chose a fairly easy recipe from the CanCooker website.

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 oz portobello mushrooms caps, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
- 2 cups fresh baby carrots
- 1 (14-oz) can beef broth
- 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 1 cup Burgundy or Pinot Noir wine
- ½ tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS:

Spray non-stick cooking spray inside the CanCooker. Add the beef, then the remaining ingredients. Latch lid and cook on medium / low heat for 45 minutes.

Carefully remove the lid, and let stand for a minute. Stir in a mixture* of water and all-purpose flour to thicken the stew to desired consistency.

Remove from heat and serve!

*Mixture to thicken stew: 3 tbsp water and ¼ cup all-purpose flour.

Note: You can increase or decrease the amount of ingredients in this recipe but please make sure to use at least 12 oz. of liquid.

I did not add the mushrooms ( I am not a picky eater, but those things I cannot stand no matter how many times I try them) and instead of thickening with flour I chose to add 1 cup of rice the last 20 minutes of cooking and it turned out great!

This was so simple, throw everything in and then on to the grill!

I placed it on high heat at first then when it started to steam I turned it down so that I could no longer see the steam as per the instructions on the website. after about 25 -30 minutes I added the rice. This is how it looked when I lifted the cover.

The finished product….

Needless to say, we are both stuffed and have a lot of leftovers for tomorrow. Cooking at home is not only healthier and cheaper than eating out it’s great practice. Being able to use the tools you have in the event of a SHTF situation is crucial and should be an important part of your prepping!

Happy Prepping!

Maine Prepper Girl

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April 22, 2022
Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]
What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much.

With this recipe, I put together something a little different – Turkey SPAM & Canned Potatoes. SPAM is often considered a joke when it comes to food storage but the truth is it’s a viable source of sustenance. As a kid, I used to eat it on a regular basis thinking it came from small SPAM animals that were raised on a farm somewhere. I liked it but once I was old enough to decide what I ate I moved on to other things like……cake. Cake is good.

Not knowing how well I would like SPAM some 30 years later I grabbed a can of Turkey SPAM. Out to the grill with a cast iron pan and a can of potatoes.

Here we go…..

Ingredients
- 1 can Turkey SPAM(say that 10 times real fast)
- 1 can Whole Potatoes
- salt, pepper, seasoning as desired
Instructions
- Apply non-stick spray to frying pan or use a seasoned cast iron pan
- Set temperature to medium to medium-high
- Open the SPAM, cut into cubes or slices – place in frying pan
- Open can of potatoes, drain excess fluid – empty into frying pan
- Cook until browning has occurred on most pieces of SPAM and potatoes.
- Apply seasoning when food is almost complete.
- Turn SPAM and stir potatoes every few minutes until done.
- Serve and enjoy
While this may not be the most delectable meal, however, I was surprised at just how good the SPAM was. Very good. I could imagine coming in from a cold winter patrol and absolutely loving this meal.

At 655 calories(50+ grams of protein) this is very filling for one but could be split between two people as well.

[TOP – Fresh on the grill]

[TOP – Turned and Stirred – Pepper Added]

[TOP – COMPLETE]

Canned SPAM is an excellent source of protein with a long shelf life – and fairly inexpensive. In this specific meal a simple can of potatoes and can of SPAM makes for a pretty tasty meal.

Now….where’s that cake at?

Rourke
November 19, 2020
The “4 Block” DIY Rocket Stove!

Off grid cooking is one of my favorite outdoor activities. It is also a valuable skill to have should the grid go down. There are several commercially made rocket stoves on the market and those I’ve tried worked well.

Rocket stoves burn fuel incredibly efficiently. Fuel is typically twigs, branches, and other small flammable items. With fuel sources being so readily available rocket stoves are a great option for preppers.

The video below features a simple and inexpensive design made from commonly available materials.

November 2, 2020
Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]
What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much.

This recipe, I put together something a little different – Turkey SPAM & Canned Potatoes. SPAM is often considered a joke when it comes to food storage but the truth is it’s a viable source of sustenance. As a kid, I used to eat it on a regular basis thinking it came from small SPAM animals that were raised on a farm somewhere. I liked it but once I was old enough to decide what I ate I moved on to other things like……cake. Cake is good.

Not knowing how well I would like SPAM some 30 years later I grabbed a can of Tukey SPAM. Out to the grill with a cast iron pan and a can of potatoes.

Here we go…..

Ingredients
- 1 can Turkey SPAM(say that 10 times real fast)
- 1 can Whole Potatoes
- salt, pepper, seasoning as desired
Instructions
- Apply non-stick spray to frying pan or use a seasoned cast iron pan
- Set temperature to medium to medium-high
- Open the SPAM, cut into cubes or slices – place in frying pan
- Open can of potatoes, drain excess fluid – empty into frying pan
- Cook until browning has occurred on most pieces of SPAM and potatoes.
- Apply seasoning when food is almost complete.
- Turn SPAM and stir potatoes every few minutes until done.
- Serve and enjoy
While this may not be the most delectable meal, however, I was surprised at just how good the SPAM was. Very good. I could imagine coming in from a cold winter patrol and absolutely loving this meal.

At 655 calories(50+ grams of protein) this is very filling for one but could be split between two people as well.

[TOP – Fresh on the grill]

[TOP – Turned and Stirred – Pepper Added]

[TOP – COMPLETE]

Canned SPAM is an excellent source of protein with a long shelf life – and fairly inexpensive. In this specific meal a simple can of potatoes and can of SPAM makes for a pretty tasty meal.

Now….where’s that cake at?

Rourke
March 28, 2020