If I had of had you and Jim for a teacher I know I could have learned a lot more than I did I could listen to you teach all day, I know your students can't wait to get to your class! You two are such gems! Blessing to you both!

I am a teacher. But teachers should never stop learning. Thank you for being MY teacher.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. And I agree...my goal is to learn at least one new thing every day!

The Trail Grazers channel makes me excited that I placed a Harvest right freeze dryer on layaway. I’m retired from academia also and I enjoy your content; I feel like a student in my favorite professor’s class. The content is thoughtful, well delivered, practical, concise, and filled with extra information.

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Hope you have it by now! And thank you for your kind words.

Really exited and looking forward to learning more from your new channel. I love that you include details in your videos - information we need to stay safe. I recently purchased a Harvest Right freeze dryer and have been busy preserving food using this method. I'm new to food preservation (about 2 months) and have lots of questions e.g., storage area temperature; using oxygen packs vs vacuum sealing; and of course recipes. So far I have been freeze drying items in my pantry that are nearing the "use by date" from the manufacturer. This has helped extend the shelf life and reduce both the space and weight on my pantry shelves. I'm also able to reduce the amount of fresh food, which in the past I have thrown away. My goal is to create a pantry of "ingredients" for meals as well as create jar meals and Mylar meals for long-term storage. Thanks for letting us enjoy all your hard work.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Loved your story--very industrious and smart. Thanks for sharing.

You two are the best. Thank you for showing us from start to finish on how to preserve our food. May the both of you be blessed with a wonderful week.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I absolutely appreciate the simple steps AND the reconstitution process with opinion. Keep up the awesome educational videos! Very trustworthy information.

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We really appreciate your comment.

Coming from RoseRed. Cheers from Pennsylvania Blessings 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just picked up a pork butt. Here in central NC, Food Lion has them for $.99/lb. I will be going back for more! We have a freeze dryer too. Currently canning chicken breast while I watch you. You have been an inspiration to me. I send new canners your way, so they are able to be less fearful about canning.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Wow--fantastic price! Thanks for sharing our channel with others--we really appreciate that.

Pam, when I make carnitas I flake the meat and freeze dry it. I put the broth in the fridge and take the fat off the broth and freeze dry it also. I then divide it between the meat Mylar bags and then seal it. The juice makes them absolutely amazing.

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thank you.

I love to throw the cooked meat in my kitchen aid mixer with the paddle attachment and it breaks it up perfectly!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

I Love Mexican food! Your carnita's will be delicious. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I absolutely love the intro music! And I’m so excited for you both. Being 73 years young, I’d love to have adventures like you two.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You should have adventures at every age even if they are different than ours! So glad you like the music.

I’m so glad you mentioned this new channel on rose red. I just bought a freeze dryer and will be making camping meals. This recipe is just what I needed!

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! So glad you found us over here.

That was a great deal Jim got in on. Remember when pork was 69 cents a lb? That was back in the mid 70's. We were a young couple just starting out. We ate quite a bit of pork back then! Thanks for great idea of carnitas for the trail!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. That was about when hamburger was also 5 lbs for a dollar. Those were the days!

I know this has been out a while, but I am about start on my 2nd big batch. We love these. They are wonderful. Also I freeze dry the broth, after defatting, and just Sprinkle some on top before adding the hot water. Works great. Thank you so much for this recipe!!! Would love to see more on freeze dryed meats.

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I freeze dried chicken bone broth and it really works well.

So excited for your new channel. Love them both. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach and show us how. Very much appreciated. 🥰🙏🏻❤️

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You are amazing and I love BOTH of your channels! I trust your scientific expertise in food preparation and storage, as it has helped me feel a little more secure in food preservation. Thank you.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Oh oh oh !! I was trying to ration these videos at 1 per week, but I can't help myself. Interesting to watch the pressure cooking.!! Thanks for this recipe and demonstration. You introduce new foods and ideas every video.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Glad you like them!

Well done Jim

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Bravo! What a great explanation of all the ways to store and the importance of each!! I so appreciate the scientific insight into the process! One suggestion, could you please include the recipe in the caption? After I watch, I would like to come back to the video and quickly get the recipe to try. Thanks again for all you do!

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for the suggestion.

I want a freeze dryer so bad. I'm so happy to see all that you can do with them. Love your new channel.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I bought 3-4 lb ones at Staters last week for 79 cents a lb! Yes I bought several!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! Or maybe pig! That is the best price ever!!!

Love it. I also add my freeze dried broth to the bags if I want that. I can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you for the new channel.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I have FD broth as well and could do that. Thanks!

lol I have a boston butt in the instant pot right now for pulled pork. Being from SC, we love pulled pork.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds wonderful! I can almost smell it!

I love the details in this video! Great job! Thank you and God Bless!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

Limes are super!

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

I'm so excited for you and Jim on your new channel 😍

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We are excited too.

Already amazing!!!! I wonder...can you spice up some beef freeze dry it and since it's already cooked make a freeze dried jerky? It would need to be a small amount but watching you load that jar, and bend it the way you did the idea just popped into my pea brain...tee hee hee..

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks.

We followed Your instructions And got a great deal at Our store today

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Thank You!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Try Cuban Roast pork with same pork shoulder...not sure how well it freeze dries but is delicious..great with black beans and rice.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

That really sounds good. Thanks for the idea.

I am a big fan of your Videos 😊

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much--we love to hear that.

Thank you, we wanted to know about carnitas.

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

This will be a HIT!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you! We appreciate the encouragement!

Excellent!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

When I do carnitas I make them almost like yours. My differences are, I use mexican oregano, add the juice from an orange, and replace 1/2 the water with coke. After you reduce the liquid into almost a syrup and you drizzle over the meat, pop it under the broiler. Sooooo good! Oh, also cook with an onion and a few garlic cloves.

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

An other option for the broth. I cook it down the put it in the fridge skim off the fat and divide up the broth onto the trays on the meat then freeze dry. Thank you for all your videos.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for sharing what you do--great idea.

I just saw this video yesterday..ran out and got my first pork butt (3.19/lb) and today it is seasoned and in my IP cooking right now. Thank you Pam for all that you do!!!!

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Wow--good for you! That is fantastic!

Very excited for your new channel. My husband and I have a travel trailer and camp. I love the taste and smell of limes

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

My partner and I enjoy our trail trips & outdoor camping. Your channel is just a perfect addition for us to learn the best possible items to bring to have a glorious experience while out there! I enjoy your motto of “store what you eat and eat what you store” Use what works for you; especially when these times are so tough. Why prep items to pull it out to feed a hungry family who doesn’t want to eat it? Waste not. Want not. 😀

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thank you. Well said.

I made this today and oh my, it is wonderful, so moist and delicious. I had a frozen 3 1/2 lb. pork butt that I cooked in the Instant Pot using your recipe...the only change that I made was in the cooking time, I cooked it on high pc for 1 hour and 45 minutes, it shredded perfectly and the broth is out of this world! Thank you, I learn so much watching both channels. :)

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it turned out so well for you! Thanks for sharing.

Loving your new channel! I am a huge Carnitas lover myself (Mexican food in general) and it's usually the first thing I want to make with a pork butt. I'll come back here to get the seasoning recipe you gave....compare it to mine, which is basically what I want it to taste like....and I dump and pour mine LOL

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Pork is on sale everywhere right now.

Pam, you are brilliant! Thank you so much for the vacuum sealing Mylar with a textured bag. It’s such a help!

@trailgrazers3690

11 ай бұрын

So glad it was useful for you!

Wow, I learn so much no matter what your topic is!! I love both of your channels and eagerly wait for each video 🥰

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

Looks delicious

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😋

Boston Butts were on sale at our local grocery store for .99/lb so I purchased an 8lb roast and made your carnitas--it was wonderful!! We had some for supper and the rest went into the FD. Thank you for your recipe!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic! Pork is on sale everywhere right now

Love this!!! I have always “prepped” our food prior to camping but your menus and ideas take it to a new level. Blessings!

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Looks amazing. I have a smoker my son made me and I do pulled pork a lot. Love it so much. I bought bear claws a while ago and it cuts the shredding time down so much.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks.

Yum.😋 That's a great deal on the Pork, & a great trick with the Mylar & strips. Over 2 thousand Subs already. 👍 TFS TG, & take care too everybody. ❤🙂🐶

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

So excited for your new adventures.❤️❤️

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I’m so excited to start using our new Presto Pressure canner. We love our InstaPot as well. So excited for your new channel to share more freeze drying videos. This video is so informational! Thanks Pam and Jim. 🙂

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Tana, thank you for your comments and I can feel your excitement! So fun!

@kbarnes2458

2 жыл бұрын

Presto is a game changer!! I got one just because of Pam! She tested and showed how to use! I have learned so much from Them!!

I can't wait for more camping food ideas.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

I drink lime lemonade I just juice 12 limes and store the concentrate in mason jars and refrigerate it. Then I take various mason jars and make lemonade with cane sugar. Then I drink it all day long.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Love this! Thanks for starting this channel. You two are great!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

Thank you for the demos of how to package for the variety of uses. The carnitas looks delicious and it will be so versatile.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you so much for this video! I learned so much. Now I'm going to attempt the recipe using my InstaPot - I've been to afraid to use the pressure cooking feature. As you said "onward and upward"!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am thoroughly enjoying the new channel! 💞

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kelly! We appreciate that.

Great method looks delicious and with the meat broth restaurant quality. Thank you Pam and Jim.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Love your new channel. You'r my go to girl on KZread.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Here we go!!! Can't wait! The music reminds me of a famous Creedence Clearwater Revival song, (showing my age 😂) LOVE it! Cheers from Oz! 🦘

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love you comment!

I use a stove top 6 quart Mirro pressure cooker for a lot of my meals, especially in the winter when I make a lot of soups.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Really loving your new channel!! Thank you!!!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that! Thank you.

Fantastic. Looks delicious even over the screen. BTW your spice directions were for 2.5 lbs, not 7, correct?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, correct

Loved your video! Thanks Pam and Jim.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Congratulations on your new channel you two!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for coming over to check it out!

Yum, carnitas! That's an amazing price for so much meat. And insta pot does alot of the work. The hardest thing to do was the fork shredding. TFS! Please stay safe and sending hugs to you both 💜😎

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@amyjordan1200

2 жыл бұрын

I use my kitchen aid mixer with the paddle attachment and it shreds the meat really easily!

@vikkisoderquist6013

2 жыл бұрын

@@amyjordan1200 Good to know, thank you! 😎

I am really enjoying your new channel. I am sharing these videos with my sister and brother-in-law. They are thinking about getting a freeze dryer. Food looks amazing!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I love Rose Red Homestead, can’t wait to get caught up with your new Channel!!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking out our new channel.

Congrats on the new channel! I loved the recipe! Thanks for sharing!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Looking forward to many recipes. We are going camping in 10 days. We don’t eat pork and we don’t have a freeze dryer (WAY too expensive) so holding out for other camping food prep ideas ❤

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

We will show other options, for sure.

BLESSINGS 💖

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Carolyn.

The carnitas look delicious!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

They are! And they rehydrate beautifully. Thanks.

Sounds really good! ❤

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Love it!!!! I'm all in.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Great!!

Great ideas💯

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Oh boy, we LOVE carnitas. I'm actually working on a lamb or chicken tikka masala recipe for the freeze dryer. Seriously don't know how in the world to keep up with you.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I just looked up a recipe for that and it looks fantastic! So great that you are getting creative!

So excited about this new channel. You are truly an inspiration for me to keep busy. What type of vacuum sealer do you use?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We use a Weston.

Great information!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

With the Pork Broth and canning it. Pressure or hot water bath? With meat drippings.... i would think pressure cook...???

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

You are correct! Meat is ALWAYS pressure canned to prevent botulism.

This is great!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you think so. Thank you.

What other ways can this be done other than freeze dried? asking because I can't afford a FD but do have a dehydrator. I am loving the videos and thanks for all you do to help all of us.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

There is a lot you can do with a dehydrator. Meats and dairy are out, but pretty much everything else is in. I had only a dehydrator for many years before we got this freeze dryer and I put up lots of dehydrated food. We have several videos on dehydrating on our other channel.

Love your planning and recipes. Will you do non freeze drying meals. Our chances of ever buying a freeze dryer are zero to none. Thank you

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we will. We know that not everyone can get an appliance that expensive. It took us 5 years to save for ours.

My goodness you’re one busy lady, and gentlemen.I did not know you had two channels until early this morning and there you are. Popped up under another title. Another option to thoroughly enjoy. I do have a question when you use the strips to vacuum seal the mylar bags without the oxygen absorbers, can you store it like that in your pantry for years? I know you were talking about taking it camping right away. And if you can store it on your shelves do you just leave the strips there I know I can cut them off but if I don’t have to do an extra step why, right?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they will store for several years. I don't cut those strips off--like you, I don't like extra steps!

Love It!!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I bet using the broth to reconstitute it would be fantastic! Not finished watching so idk if you mentioned that but that was my initial thought to use that broth!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! And I do FD broth as well and then powder it, so we could even travel with the powder!

WOW!!!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a wonderful channel! I would like to FD the pork for long-term storage, however, I could not understand the ingredient you mentioned after the chili powder, it sounded like garnet powder. Could you please clarify? Thank you!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Here is the list of spices: 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder,1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp pepper.

Wonderful video and channel! Didn't know about the foodsaver bag strips trick! Maybe I don't need a vacuum chamber sealer after all. Question - could you FD the broth also, and then add the correct proportion when you're getting ready to use the meat? I do broth all the time and it freeze dries beautifully. Also, would love know how to make the carnitas. It looks delicious!

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we have done that and have a video on that on our other channel. It does work great! Thanks.

Dang. I'm hungry. I think I can even smell this.....

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! It is very tasty!

I love you guys and I love your attitude about rodents. I’m with you. We live inside a forest and know all about mice. I am so excited about your new channel Pam. Oh I wanted to ask….can I make this the same way you can your pulled pork? Like put chunks with the seasoning on it and can it? I can’t see why not but wanted to check. I make your canned pulled pork all the time. Now I want to try this. Thanks guys. 🌷🇨🇦

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and w have a video on RRH on doing pulled pork and that is exactly what I did. Thanks, Lyn.

@lynsmith2698

2 жыл бұрын

@@trailgrazers3690 yes I have seen the pulled pork video but can I do the carnitas the same way so I can can it?

👍👍👍👍👍

No freeze dryer would this be safe to can? Hot or cold pack?

I just found this video from 2 years ago. Can it be pressure canned rather than freeze dried, since I do not have freeze dryer?

Can you use prefroze and thawed out meat?

Did you pressure can juice after removing fat? How long?And I love your new channel. I have a freeze dryer . I will try this recipe.

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we did can the broth. I used the USDA tested process time for chicken broth in pints.

What was the spice directly after the chili powder?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

1 tsp garlic powder. It most not have been clear because others have asked that as well.

@dianetucker2711

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you❣️

Happy to see your new channel. I really need help with my pressure canning I did beef stew with 15 pounds pressure and the gauge read 15 even though it needed to be 12 My question is the giggler didn't move much so I kept it at 15 n went for the 90 minutes so is it still safe to eat even if the giggler didn't rattle much?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Kathy, my best guess is yes, but check one thing. Be sure that the pathway for the steam to escape from your canner is clear. Hold the lid up to the light and you should be able to see daylight through the vent hole. If not, unclog it with a paperclip. If it is clear and your gauge read 15 psi, you are good to go!

@kathygausvik7037

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much such a relief I was afraid I would have to throw it out way to costly

What kind of vacuum sealer are you using?

@trailgrazers3690

Жыл бұрын

It is a Weston. We have it in our Amazon store if you want to check it out.

Why, when I go to your store, can I not access the content of your stores? I see who you will donate 50% to, ant the subcategories but nothing else. What am I doing wrong?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

That is crazy! We have checked and double checked on our end and it appears fine, and others have accessed it. I wonder if it has to do with accepting cookies on that page or something like that. I hope you can figure it out!

Are those quart jars or half gallon jars?

@trailgrazers3690

2 жыл бұрын

Half gallon.