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Crazy foods you need for Pantry
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items Once you’ve gotten your pantry staples, what should the “extras” be, that push the boundaries of your cuisine? Let’s find out!
Delightful with your morning eggs! Definitely a head turner, these pork brains are hip in the deep DEEP south!
Rose Pork Brains with Milk Gravy 5 Ounce Cans (4 Per Pack) | eBay
Hard to find but what a fun left field can of ham! Recommend heating it up to capture the smells and holiday flavors. Cold is ok but heated is better
Figgy Pudding Spam - eBay
These are fun, a few on a salad go a long way delivering sweet punch in the mouth. I’ve also put them with smoked meats for impressive results.
For what it’s worth, I tried pickling them and that was a waste.
Red Sweety Drop Peppers, Specialty Imported Food, 28-Ounce Can
Kvass is great for dark beer fans that don’t want alcohol. If you make your own with less sugar the drink can have real benefits for your gut health. Low sugar version can have a strong tang!
But as a sugary soda it is also delicious.
Buy Russian Kvass Online at RussianFoodUSA Store
I first encountered this staple as a child when my Grandma would make deviled eggs and put a small dallop of deviled ham on the eggs. Game changer! Great on crackers too
Deviled Ham Spread
This is so good! I use it in coffee drinks but I would imagine it would be great for cocktails too.
Torani Puremade Salted Egg Yolk Syrup - Bottle (750mL) - Walmart
Available in raisin and original, this brown bread is best cut in short coaster sized pieces and placed in microwave under a slab of butter!
Good survival prep food as well because it’s a LOT of calories.
Brown Bread Plain - B&M Beans
Variety of non spam branded canned meats are a fun way to store food. Pay special attention to the ingredients because some of these brands will fill their cans with cancer causing preservatives. Highly recommend the YUKA app to scan UPCs before you ...
Tulip Pork Luncheon Meat 6 Cans Pack
Delicious and perfect little side dish
- be very careful to only add 6ounce of water as it calls for. Anymore and It watery.
Knorr Corn Soup Mix 1.52oz 3x2 Packs for 6 Pouches ... - Walmart
The best gnnochi is from Mantova Foods out of Italy. Yes I’m biased. While the expiration date is a mere 10 months, I can verify that it will typically last for many more years after.
Mantova Cara Mamma Potato Gnocchi, 16 oz.
Corned beef in a can is great for a quick Irish morning skillet or for late night snack. Only go with regular because the low sodium doesnt do it for me!
The Best Corned Beef in a Can - Sporked
Anchovies and other small dried fish are a culinary staple. Essential for some Italian foods.
Wild Whole Anchovies - 15.87oz - Fulton Fish Market
“Gross Out” is one of my favorite places! Seriously a must for sourcing surprising goods
They always have unusual foods worth a try. Make sure you scan with the Yuka app to avoid certain items that don’t sell for a reason.
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
Usually deeply discounted at places like Grocery Outlet peanut butter maple syrup is worth keeping a few extra in your pantry.
Kodiak Peanut Butter Maple Syrup - Hy-Vee
True Made is great for tasty condiments that do away with corn syrup and other harmful things. It’s a real brand that cares about keeping the ingredients righteous
Sugar-Free & Natural Mustards | True Made Foods
Fits roughly 32 slices of bacon per can. The bacon is caked with good amount of pork fat and tastes great. It’s not a thick cut but ideal for plating if you want to put bacon on the top or side of your dish.
Yoder's Original Canned Bacon (10 year shelf life) - 12 oz per can
The best in dehydrators is from Excalibur. Depending on where you live it may be worth gaining the habit of drying out your food for long term storage. Here in Humboldt we have very high humidity so some foods are hopeless. It takes me like 18 hours ...
Excalibur Dehydrator
Leave it to the Italians to make a special paste to italianify anything it touches! This is a must for chefs that want big flavor without the extra steps of adding parsley basil and garlic
Herb Paste - Amore Brand
I discovered these for $1 at Grocery Outlet. THEY ARE SO GOOD. I always buy ten bags when I see in stores.
Tomato Puffs Spicy Queso - Snack'in For You USA
Chili oil lasts a long time and you can often find discounted at stores like Grocery Outlet. It can elevate an otherwise boring meal into something special
Chili Oil
One of the greatest pantry items God made for man. Buy them all. Stock them heavy. Never be without.
A fine addition to sourdough breads, eggs, crackers—everything.
Roasted Peppers Bruschetta, 6 oz. - Mantova Fine Italian Food