Augason Farms Black Bean Burger Mix 4-Gallon Pail, Certified Gluten Free, Emergency Food Supply, Everyday Meals, 215 Servings

Between the 4-gallon pail and also the 46 oz. can of AF's black bean burger mixture, that and in ingredients the larger quantity is slightly different; in that, it contains (freeze-dried) red bell peppers. / The preparation is the same; and true to AF standards its flavor is pleasant, thoroughly mild and evenly balanced. / This product may be used either as a solid or, as a liquid; That is, either as a burger patty or, as a thick stew (soup). / Instructions for the burger direct first to soak the freeze-dried powdered and particle ingredients. / Likewise, and for the liquid version, and to insure a truly softened result -personally- suggested is to allow the cooked 'stew' to rest for 15 minutes. / When handling freeze-dried products, the worst error possible is to disregard the fact that the product freeze-dried indeed is very 'hard' and absolutely demands softening,- be that prior to or, following preparation and cooking. // For the best of health and also palatability, do heed the instructions and be confidant about adding a few original ones.

Okay I'm a meat eater and I was a little bit skeptical.... But considering the price and the need for a long-term dry storage food source that gives protein, I decided to buy and try... And I'm very glad I did! Be prepared this is not broken down into small packages inside the bucket... When I opened it it was loose packed, I fortunately had a container I could move some to for convenience, and the container resealed nicely with the little Rubber seal around the top of the lid. Taste, how can I describe it? It is not like biting into real hamburger, but that didn't bother me at all, the texture was like hamburger, the flavor is bursting with spices! If you do not like the spices in it, I would recommend testing a small amount. But the spice flavor was not too overpowering, just simple condiments and bread made for a couple of great Black Bean burgers. I pan fried mine with a little Wesson oil, having now tasted them I think many different oils would work to fry them in... I will be testing them out on the grill, and possibly mixing in a slight bit of oil with the water to see if it will change how they cook. Once again I highly recommend this, and this is going to become a regular staple in my RV, whether it's mixing it independently or just making regular hamburger stretch. It's only me in here so this is probably a Year's worth... But I'm definitely going to keep ordering it in the future, and most likely keep an unopened back up!💯

This is a great burger sub that stores wonderfully and is good enough for everyday use!!!

I love this mix and that all the ingredients are easily-understandable. No strange-sounding chemicals that I need to look up on the internet. The bucket is a bit difficult to open, but that also means that the seal is going to be very good, so I guess I'm okay with that. One tip - add some water and let it sit for a few minutes. It'll absorb a lot of it and will look like a really thick paste (if you didn't add too much..). After waiting, add some more water until you get a creamy consistency that's easy to stir but not watery. Doing the above makes sure you get a moist patty/meatball. I don't really like measuring (except when baking of course) - I cook by eye/taste/feel/gut, so this is how I gauge it out. If you're a baker and like to measure, then maybe you don't need to use my method.

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This is part of my everyday pantry and my Zombie Apocalypse long term storage plan … yes I also have chickens! You have to acquire a taste for this if you're expecting it to taste like a juicy all beef hamburger. It does not. It is very appealing in that it requires zero refrigeration even after opening. This is a highly seasoned vegetable substitute than when mixed with real beef will stretch your meat by 2-3 times for much less money. By the time I rehydrate it the cost is less than 2 dollars a pound so that’s a real win. You need to make the burgers thinner and watch the heat on them or they will crisp. I typically add a touch of oil to my pan if I’m trying to make a burger with this. They make great sliders or mix for soups , casseroles etc. I will be keeping quite a lot of this product eventually . It does not crumble they way beef would so keep this in mind. I am not a vegetarian but I am passionate about self-reliance under any conditions so this product makes me very happy. The people at Augason Farms are fantastic to speak with if you ever need any further information. They are not currently shipping directly because their demand is so very high. This product was originally made in a highly religious agricultural community that wanted a method of preparing for hard times and going to the store less frequently. It was life changing for me when I had surgeries during Covid. I highly recommend this product and most Augason Farms products. My only warning is to watch prices very closely because they change rapidly. I now have 4 years of daily data on several sites and it’s been an amazing process to watch the escalation of pricing as well as the discontinuation of some of the best products ever to be made by them. Their taco mix was superlative and hopefully will be brought back as it is better than good. If you talk to Augason let them know!!!

Pleasantly surprised with how well this bean meat holds its' burger shape, texture is good, flavor is good... Do Not Expect Bean Burger To Replicate Beef Flavors Or Juicy Beef Burger Textures. It Cannot and Will Not... It WILL However Fill The Need For Tasty Long Term Storable Protein You Can Use in A Variety Of Ways... Is A Very Tasty Meat Alternative. It Browns Up In Your Skillet Just The Same As Beef, Holds Together Well... A Pleasant Chiliesque Flavored... Not Bland At All... Better Than ANY Beef Flavored Textured Soy Meat...

Always love Augason Farms products. This stuff is easy to make, combine with water and let sit for awhile then form into patties. good protein content and the texture isnt too off putting like some would think. I prefer to buy things in bulk so the value is good for me rather than the smaller tin. Season the powder with some red pepper and a few other spices of your choice before combining with water and they are a great meat substitute.