Grabill Country Meats

Steve · 08-30-2010

Ordered a variety pack of their canned meats (they ship by the case of 12 only). Threw some egg noodles on to boil. Added the beef meat and some canned mushrooms. Touch of butter. OUTSTANDING!! Can't wait to try the chicken, turkey, and pork items.

I would suggest that you look them up on the web and get hold of them. Precooked with a long shelf life. $63.00 plus shipping gets you 12 24 oz cans of almost instant food. I know what I'll be stocking up my larder with now.

Grabill Country Meats, Grabill, IN (just NE of Ft Wayne). 260-627-3691.

No affiliation other than a pleasantly full belly.

XtremeVel · 08-30-2010

Some of the Ft. Wayne walmarts also carry it for anyone only wanting to try a can. We know the Manly family down by Decatur/ Monroe area and usually buy from them , but I would have to say this Grabil brand is every bit as good and a little better priced.

Sailor · 08-30-2010

And if you hunt, can your own venison. You will like it.

Donnelly · 08-31-2010

We have used the pork for a long time, makes excellent pork BBQ. Empty can into pan, add favorite BBQ sauce, stir. It doesn't get any easier.

It sells at Martin's Supermarket and D&R here in Logansport.

RoyalTenenbaum · 09-06-2010

they rock!

kpt · 09-07-2010

Hey Steve-
What is the shelf life on those?
Thanks.

Indyrich · 09-07-2010

I'm all ears on this....easy to buy/store canned veggies, water, noodles, but its' not a meal without meat, and the odds of finding some meat to kill/eat everyday if SHTF is slim.

Steve · 09-08-2010

The company says a minimum of 5 year shelf life , but in reality, perhaps twice that. There is an "aroma" when you open the can that you can't put your finger on, but no big deal. The meat is processed in the can, so maybe that has something to do with it.

The chicken is every bit as good as the beef. Some rice, salsa, peas, mushrooms,onion, butter, a couple favorite seasonings and I was 1 happy camper for 2 days.

Pork Bar B Que is next on the menu. Or perhaps bean soup with the canned pork? Either way, I'm looking forward to it.

whipfinish · 09-08-2010

Since all the oxygen is removed during the heating process when canning, there is no potential for the food to go bad. There are no expiration dates required. I have been told that a can on the shelf for 10 years tasted like it just came off the line.

Indyrich · 09-09-2010

Canning question...so I have seen that a buldged can is an indicator of botulism and to avoid it. How can you detect that in a mason jar? Is there a test strip kit to test the food when you open a can or jar?

08-30-2010	#1 (permalink)
Steve Expert Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,286	Grabill Country Meats Ordered a variety pack of their canned meats (they ship by the case of 12 only). Threw some egg noodles on to boil. Added the beef meat and some canned mushrooms. Touch of butter. OUTSTANDING!! Can't wait to try the chicken, turkey, and pork items. I would suggest that you look them up on the web and get hold of them. Precooked with a long shelf life. $63.00 plus shipping gets you 12 24 oz cans of almost instant food. I know what I'll be stocking up my larder with now. Grabill Country Meats, Grabill, IN (just NE of Ft Wayne). 260-627-3691. No affiliation other than a pleasantly full belly.

08-30-2010	#2 (permalink)
XtremeVel Expert Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ft Wayne Posts: 2,129	Some of the Ft. Wayne walmarts also carry it for anyone only wanting to try a can. We know the Manly family down by Decatur/ Monroe area and usually buy from them , but I would have to say this Grabil brand is every bit as good and a little better priced. __________________ Semper Fi USMC 1983-87

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Sailor Master Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 2,877	And if you hunt, can your own venison. You will like it. __________________ "если не я, то кто?" If Not Me, Then Who?

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Donnelly Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cass County Posts: 1,496	We have used the pork for a long time, makes excellent pork BBQ. Empty can into pan, add favorite BBQ sauce, stir. It doesn't get any easier. It sells at Martin's Supermarket and D&R here in Logansport. __________________ With great power comes great responsibility. ~ Uncle Ben Parker

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09-06-2010	#5 (permalink)
RoyalTenenbaum Expert Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,094	they rock!

09-07-2010	#6 (permalink)
kpt Plinker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Near-North Indy Posts: 119	Hey Steve- What is the shelf life on those? Thanks.

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Indyrich Plinker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NE INDY Posts: 87	I'm all ears on this....easy to buy/store canned veggies, water, noodles, but its' not a meal without meat, and the odds of finding some meat to kill/eat everyday if SHTF is slim.

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Steve Expert Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,286	The company says a minimum of 5 year shelf life , but in reality, perhaps twice that. There is an "aroma" when you open the can that you can't put your finger on, but no big deal. The meat is processed in the can, so maybe that has something to do with it. The chicken is every bit as good as the beef. Some rice, salsa, peas, mushrooms,onion, butter, a couple favorite seasonings and I was 1 happy camper for 2 days. Pork Bar B Que is next on the menu. Or perhaps bean soup with the canned pork? Either way, I'm looking forward to it.

09-08-2010	#9 (permalink)
whipfinish Plinker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 199	Since all the oxygen is removed during the heating process when canning, there is no potential for the food to go bad. There are no expiration dates required. I have been told that a can on the shelf for 10 years tasted like it just came off the line.

09-09-2010	#10 (permalink)
Indyrich Plinker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NE INDY Posts: 87	Canning question...so I have seen that a buldged can is an indicator of botulism and to avoid it. How can you detect that in a mason jar? Is there a test strip kit to test the food when you open a can or jar?