This canned beef is packed the old-fashioned way, like home canning. Meat is added into the can with a dash of sea salt, then slow cooked. Water is never added!

Helpful Hint: When you open the can, you'll see liquid and juices from the meat. For best flavor, let the meat soak in (and re-absorb) the liquids before using.

INGREDIENTS - Beef, salt.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION: The shelf life of meat and broth is 5 years from the date on the can.

The manufacture date is the top line on the bottom of the can:

• The first alpha character denotes the type of meat: B=beef, C=chicken, T=turkey, P=pork.
• The first numeral after the alpha denotes the last number of production year: 9 = 2009, 0=2010, etc.
• The remaining digits are the day of the year according to the Julian calendar: Day 1 = January 1st, Day 365 = December 31st.

Per the vendor, the meat used in this product is considered all natural and minimally processed. It is unknown if the animals were grass-fed or free-roaming. The vendor cannot ensure that this meat is antibiotic-free or hormone-free, but the USDA requires testing of all meat to make sure it does not contain harmful levels of chemicals including antibiotics when butchered.