Storing canned goods

[Flashpoint]

I want to start setting back canned meats, but my storage area is a damp basement. Last time I put some cans down here I think they rusted in 1 year. I'm considering some kind of airtight container for the cans I could use with dessicant and/or O2 absorbers, but not having much luck finding something that is truly airtight, a handy size for cans without a lot of wasted space and a reasonable price. Something one can high (5-6") would be ideal. I could always use sealable buckets I guess, but was hoping to come up with something where I wouldn't have to dig through multiple layers to see what was in it. Guess that's what magic markers are for, lol.

Anyone had a similar dilemma and how did you solve it?

 

[MacEntyre]

I want to start setting back canned meats, but my storage area is a damp basement.

Store them somewhere else.



Seriously, a damp basement is a terrible place for long term storage.

 

[Burt Gummer]

Like flip top canned meats? They don’t store well and can get small leaks that aren’t noticeable. Store veggies instead in non flip top cans and get the meat fresh when someone trespasses

 

[fieldgrade]

and get the meat fresh when someone trespasses

YES!!

 

[GymB]

Commercially canned meat?

Build a box that sits off the floor, I’d use 3/4” ply. Caulk the corners and paint it good, epoxy paint would be best. Gasket on the top. Cut a hole at each end and connect to the hvac cold air return. Contents will be stored just as if they were upstairs.

Could do the same with a room, or shelving, depends on how much storage you need.

If you don’t want to mess with the HVAC, you can just create a loop up into the living space and use a couple computer fans to move the air.

 

[REELDOC]

You can put a lot of stuff under a bed, under and behind couches, etc. Also on top of cabinets if you don't have a soffit. I wouldn't store anything in a damp basement unless I wanted to use it for a torture dungeon.

 

[CZfool68]

Store them somewhere else.



Seriously, a damp basement is a terrible place for long term storage.

I run a dehumidifier full time at the cabin and I’m still kinda worried. No problems yet, but this reminds me I need to work on that.

 

[cjcullom]

You could buy a "lot" of smaller mylar bags and vaccum pack each unit of product. Put the packed bags in a 5g bucket with rubberized lid. Inside the bucket put a small baggie, with needle holes, with .5c rice then lid up.
Tape a paper sheet, with cover, on lid describing contents.
This will work better if temps are stable(condensation). You can remove product paper labels and treat outside of can with a premium rust inhibitor but that's work and will fail anyways over time. I dont think O2 absorbers will aid your fix so why spend the money.
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