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04/21/2017 11:03PM |
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04/23/2017 07:43AM |
quote sdebol: "Thanks for the very thorough review!"
Yes! Thanks!
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01/30/2017 02:58PM |
Ordered last Thursday delivered today.
Shrimp, 2lb medium before freeze-drying. Looks like 8 servings.
Chicken, 8oz after being freeze dried. Looks like 6 to 8 servings.
NY Strip, 8oz before freeze drying. Single serving. For my use probably 2.
A sample of Freeze Dried Pork Loin was included, looks to be a single serving.
Packaging is first rate, order processed and shipped fast, looks great so far!
Will let you know how it reconstitutes and tastes as I use it.
butthead
PS: For comparing prices, a #10 can of freeze dried food weighs 16oz. 2 bags of Redwicks chicken (8.4oz on my scale), is roughly the same as a #10 can of another brand. bh
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01/31/2017 12:22AM |
Butthead,
Looks like a great source for some freeze dried meat. Can't wait to hear your review.
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01/30/2017 09:33PM |
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01/31/2017 09:44AM |
quote hooky: "I'm really curious, especially about the steak."
+1 100%
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02/02/2017 07:59AM |
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02/02/2017 03:59PM |
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02/02/2017 07:50PM |
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02/02/2017 08:32PM |
butthead
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02/02/2017 02:51PM |
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02/02/2017 12:46PM |
Pork Tenderloin, a bit chewy but not too bad, plain pork flavor no seasoning, somewhat bland, definite pork flavor no odd tastes, bit of salt brings out clean pork flavor. Re-hydrated, visibly a 3/8ths inch slice from pork tenderloin, roasting marks visible outside edge. Packaging, vacuum bag and aluminized mylar/plastic outer, weight for sample, 1.5oz packaged, 1oz item alone, 2.1oz after rehydrating.
NY strip, was bit more tender than the pork, more flavor un-seasoned, visibly a 3/4 inch slice from a roast, outer edge has good charred appearance/flavor but the gristle strip and fatty portions hard and not chew-able. Was very tasty if just a wee bit chewy with a touch of salt, dry with a well done consistency and taste, good enough to eat by itself. Packaged in vac bag with drying wafer and aluminized mylar/plastic outer bag, weight total 4.2oz, without packaging 3.3oz, 5.8oz after re-hydrating.
Both were cooked/re-hydrated in specified amount of water in a pot/water-bath at 180 degrees for 17 minutes. Higher temp and 20+ min of re-hydrating would be better.
The quality of packaging is very good. Flavors mild and clean, no aftertaste. They were both somewhat dry and chewy, not tough. Both would be better with a sauce. Both are cut from roasts.
I see no advantage over diced beef or pork, and would only buy and use these as an alternative meal on a long trip "IF", I desired something substantial to chew on for a change of pace.
Prices are competitive, packaging and taste is very good. I like the 8oz sized packages for the ground and diced items.
I will buy more Redwick's freeze dried items, based on these results, just not the sliced meat versions.
The shrimp and diced chicken will be reviewed out on a camping trip. From this trial I'm quite sure they will be good trip food sources.
I will stay with and am happy with my home dried beef and pork items, the home-made control allows me to flavor them as I like, prior to packaging.
That's it for this groundhog, saw my shadow but didn't get scared.
Happy G-Day!
butthead
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02/01/2017 06:46AM |
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02/01/2017 08:35AM |
Beef, chicken, and sausage, Redwicks packages 8 oz. portions at less than $15
8.3oz. my scale net weight. #10 cans run 17 oz. net weight for diced chicken and beef. #10 can ground beef, 28oz.
Cheaper for some, more for ground beef, and some items not found at other sources. I prefer the 8oz. net size for eliminating left over. Do my own beef, pork, venison. But like shrimp (salad), and chicken that I have not successfully dried and stored.
One steak 3.8oz., supposed to start at an 8oz. cooked then dried. 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 inches in the bag. My first trial latter this week.butthead
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02/03/2017 10:59AM |
Im planning on surprising my tripping partner with one of these on the last day this year!!