It's late afternoon and you're pooped. You just want to put on your comfiest clothes, roll up in a blanket, and binge watch something on Netflix. Dinner? Don't even.
What usually ends up happening in this scenario? Well, I would venture to guess one of the following:
- pizza delivery
- someone picking up dinner at the drive-thru on the way home from work
- cereal
Could be another option there, but those are very popular choices!
Guess what? There's another option. It's healthier. It's easy. And it destroys mom-guilt in a single bound. What is it?
THE JAR MEAL!!!! (this is where the Superman theme song plays, by the way)
And now for the questions:
What the heck is a jar meal?
Simply put, it's the layering of dry ingredients into a jar that is then sealed and stored for later use.
How do I use a jar meal?
Pour the jar contents into a pot of water, stir well and bring to a boil, and simmer for 10-20 minutes (depending on the recipe's instructions).
How do I know how much to put in the jar and then how much water to use?
There are recipes specifically made for jar meals and they usually are geared toward a quart jar size. So you just follow the recipe on how to assemble the jar meal. The water amount will also be specified, as well as the cooking time.
How many servings can I get out of one jar meal?
For a quart size jar, you will usually get 4-6 servings.
How long do these jar things last once I make them up?
Depends. If you know you will use them up quickly, like within a month or two, then you can just close the lid, put it on the shelf, and you're good. For that short of a time, you could even use ziplock bags. But if you want longer term storage, you can put an oxygen absorber in the top of each jar before closing the lid. Or you can use a vacuum sealer with a jar lid attachment to seal. I like to do both, just in case. When sealed properly and stored in a cool, dark location, you can keep those jar meals for 3-5 years according to online sources. However, I prefer to use them up more quickly, like within a year. Seriously, though, when you have these on hand you are gonna be using them up quickly!
What food do I put in these?
Of course I'm gonna tell you to put Thrive in there! We have THE best freeze dried food on the market so use our food for sure. Certain herbs or spices will need to be added that Thrive does not carry, but you can easily get them from the store. In fact, you probably already have them in your pantry.
Is it expensive?
I admit that a jar meal will cost more than breakfast cereal for dinner! LOL Depending on what ingredients are used, a jar meal could cost anywhere from $5 to $15. At a minimum of four servings per jar, you are saving money especially compared to eating out!
Okay, this sounds awesome; how do I get going on this?
The short answer is just go on my website and order a can of everything on the recipe list. a BETTER answer, however, is to either get on the Q (monthly grocery delivery) or host a party! This will allow you to get the most bang for your buck because Q customers can earn rebate points and hosts earn free and half off food. Do both and you're in good shape. The BEST answer, though, is to sign up as a consultant because consultants get the MOST benefits. We can be Q customers AND host AND get commission.
So where can I find these recipes to see what my recipe options are?
You can go to Pinterest and search "jar meal recipes" and you'll find a bunch! You'll probably find a lot of my fellow Thrive consultants' blog posts sharing their favorites. I have a few recipes on my blog too. I also have some saved on my computer that I can share with you. Just email me at gimmethrive(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll be happy to send some your way!
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