How to Make Pemmican: The Ultimate Survival Food

TLDRLearn how to make pemmican, an incredibly calorie-dense and long-lasting survival food. It's made of fat, dried meat, and optional nuts and berries. Render beef tallow, dehydrate meat, blend it into a powder, mix with nuts and dried fruit, add salt, and bind it all together with melted tallow. Pack it into bars and refrigerate until firm. Pemmican is perfect for hiking, camping, and other outdoor adventures.

Key insights

⭐️Pemmican is the original and best survival food, perfect for outdoor excursions.

The process involves rendering fat, dehydrating meat, blending it into a powder, and mixing it with nuts and dried fruit.

🔪Beef tallow is the best fat for pemmican, as it solidifies at room temperature.

🥩Elk burger is a great choice for this recipe, but any lean meat will work.

😋Pemmican is a high-calorie, protein-rich, and carb-rich food that provides long-lasting energy.

Q&A

What is pemmican?

Pemmican is a traditional Native American food made of dried meat and fat. It is a compact and calorie-dense food source.

How long does pemmican last?

Properly stored pemmican can last for years without refrigeration, making it an ideal survival food.

Can I use different types of fat?

Yes, as long as the fat is solid at room temperature. Beef tallow is recommended for pemmican.

Can I add other ingredients to pemmican?

Yes, you can customize your pemmican by adding nuts, dried fruit, or even sweeteners like honey.

How should I store pemmican?

Pemmican can be stored in a cool, dry place for extended periods. It does not require refrigeration.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn how to make pemmican, the ultimate survival food.

04:48Render beef tallow, the solid fat needed for pemmican.

10:17Dehydrate meat and blend it into a powder.

14:42Mix the powdered meat with nuts and dried fruit.

18:00Add melted beef tallow to bind the ingredients together.

20:13Pack the mixture into bars and refrigerate until firm.