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Dec 11, 2024 1 hr 2 min

Going Off-Grid with Halfass Offgrid

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Exploring Off-Grid Cooking and Food Preservation with Half Ass Off Grid In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler and co-host Corey Cole are joined by Chris from Half Ass Off Grid. The discussion delves into the essentials of living off-grid, focusing on cooking and food preservation without traditional power sources. They share experiences and tips on canning, dehydrating, smoking meats, and the importance of versatile spices. Highlighting psychological and safety aspects, the episode also includes practical advice for beginners looking to take baby steps towards self-sustainability. With stories of personal mishaps and successes, this episode offers valuable insights into the off-grid lifestyle. We are fueled by the following companies and absolutely love their gear! Every purchase made with these links helps keep us up and running: Anova: https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Follow Chris' journey off grid: https://www.instagram.com/halfassoffgrid https://www.youtube.com/@halfassoffgrid1036 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Thanksgiving Meal Highlights 03:56 Homemade Butter and Breakfast 06:09 Venison Stew and Preservation Tips 10:24 Off-Grid Living and Food Preservation 14:45 Starting the Off-Grid Journey 18:13 Essential Gear for Off-Grid Living 26:03 Safety and Common Mistakes 28:43 Cooking and Preserving Methods 32:15 Debating the Merits of Freeze Drying 33:33 Power Solutions for Off-Grid Living 35:05 Exploring Canning Techniques 43:08 Cooking with Propane and Wood 46:40 Psychological and Practical Aspects of Off-Grid Living 52:11 The Versatility of Cast Iron Cooking 57:20 Parting Thoughts and Chris’ Crying Tiger Recipe Sharing More at OkayestCook.com Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: [email protected] Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto Corey Cole Email: [email protected] Web: CoreyRCole.com Instagram: @ruggedhunter

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