This old school project is perfect for long-term blackouts, if you want to live more self-sufficiently and of course if you're just trying to cut down on your power bills.
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How to Make Pemmican: The Ultimate Survival Food That Lasts for Decades
This food was originally created by Native Americans and made from dried buffalo meat, pounded into powder, and mixed with buffalo fat and berries, but you can recreate it using beef, tallow and blueberries, as you see here. This superfood lasts for decades without refrigeration. A single pound packs over 3,500 calories, and because it's got protein, fat, and vitamins, you could live entirely on it! Just add this to your stockpile, and you'll be set for any crisis.