While some may think that survival cuisine entails gnawing on hunks of gristly meat, or eating bowl after bowl of cold gruel, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of tasty and nutritious foods that can be stored for years in the right conditions. These foods can be supplemented by any wild fish and game you’re able to catch, as well as naturally-occurring vegetables. So, even if the excrement has hit the proverbial fan, you don’t need to sacrifice your taste buds to stay alive.
Beyond the raw ingredients you’re using, any chef can tell you that the next most important element of taste is seasoning. Actually, some might argue that seasoning is even more important than the underlying ingredients — after all, perfect seasoning can make something otherwise unappealing taste delicious. So, you’d be wise to include a variety of seasonings, herbs, and spices in your emergency pantry. Fortunately, these items generally have a very long shelf life, and some can be stored indefinitely without spoilage (though they may lose some potency).
However, all the spices in the world are worthless if you don’t know how to use them properly. The following infographic from SheKnows.com shows ten DIY dry rub recipes that can add zest to barbecued beef, roasted pork, grilled poultry, sauteed seafood, steamed veggies, or even french fries. These recipes use dry ingredients that can be stored for much longer than bottled or canned sauces. For a full-size version of this infographic, click here.
