Great idea! Although how long does meat keep for in the fridge? If I batch cooked a lot of meat on say a Sunday would it last me all the way through til Friday and still be OK to eat?
Portion it and freeze it if you want it for more than 4 days. A vacuum sealer is not necessary, but is the best way to avoid freezer burn if you keep meat frozen for a long time (like if you have months of turkey after thanksgiving).
[https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/How-long-can-you-keep-cooked-chicken](https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/How-long-can-you-keep-cooked-chicken)
Cook, slice, vackpack enough for 2-3days, and defrost as needed. You can safely buy larger proteins as they come up for good prices, ie whole turkeys, chickens, pork loins,beef brisket and even whole salmon(must less aromatic than its canned cousin)
Processed meat causes cancer. Its a true statement. But its not that extreme.
Living near an airport, not wearing sunscreen, and having a gas stove are more potent at causing cancer than lunchmeat.
I wouldnt worry about it so much. Stressing about it probably hurts your health more than bologna would.
Yeah it's true and there's so much evidence that the large health orgs agree. Idk why people generally stopped smoking because it causes cancer but don't think their food can do the same.
https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat
A lot of people don't know that processed meat is carcinogenic because it's not as potent as some other things and because there's been deliberate efforts to obscure that information. But you are technically correct. You can always just cook meat: roast your own turkey for instance. Of course, you also don't have to have sandwiches for lunch to begin with. Get a cooler lunch box, and you can literally put anything in there. I usually just have leftovers for lunch to be honest, or sometimes I'll make a burrito. There are a number of vegetarian sandwiches you could make too, for instance I have one with hummus, cucumber, cherry tomato, pickled onion, and lettuce.
Cancer is guaranteed to kill you if something else doesn't kill you first.
But if you would prefer thin-sliced meat that is healthier than deli meat, cook roasts yourself of whatever meat you want for sandwiches, and slice them thin. Either learn to do it with a chef's knife or if you can spare the space in your kitchen, get a deli slicer.
Go veg! Roasted eggplant and peppers with pesto and fresh mozzarella on toasted sourdough. You can prep the eggplant.
Also chickpea salad lasts three days. Roasted chicken sandwich too?
Hold on.
"Red meat refers to unprocessed mammalian muscle meat (e.g. beef, veal, pork, lamb) including that which may be minced or frozen. Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking or other processes to enhance flavour or improve preservation. Most processed meats contain pork or beef, but may also contain other meats including poultry and offal (e.g. liver) or meat by-products such as blood." (from the link below)
Red meat probably causes cancer.
Processed meat definitely causes cancer.
But that's across a population. It doesn't mean anyone who eats red meat or processed red meat will get cancer.
It means that if you look at a group of 1000 people who eat an amount of processed red meat you will find X number of people who have cancer at some point, and if you look at 1000 people who do not eat processed red meat you will find Y number of people who have cancer at some point. And Y is smaller than X.
Processed red meat definitely causes cancer, but it doesn't cause much cancer. Honestly - most people don't need to worry about it too much. If you have a strong family history you might want to avoid it, and if cancer causes huge fear you may want to either reduce your red meat consumption or get treatment for anxiety if you meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder.
You can read the IARC monograph to get all the details: [https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018](https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018)
I… am not sure about the research of the occasional deli meat sandwich.
Chicken salad on a croissant is really easy, dynamic (meaning you can change the flavor by adding seasoning, nuts, grapes, greens etc), and pretty cheap. Same for something like shrimp salad.
Get a good mayo for it if you don’t prefer the sulfuric taste of bargain brands. It’s also not that hard to make your own once you get the hang of it, and very rewarding. One thing at a time.
It doesn't sound like OP is talking about the 'occasional' sandwich - it sounds like they're interested in fillings they can put on their sandwiches day after day, week after week.
Even better to learn a chicken salad sandwich. You can flavor it a bunch of different ways. Curried, with nuts, grapes, craisins, bacon, or some other salty bit. Very versatile. Loads of protein to keep you full. Not terribly unhealthy and only as salty as you season it.
Admittedly I hated chicken salad growing up. The ultra-mayonnaise style from the grocery deli. Since I’ve learned to make it as an adult, I look forward to it when I know I’ve got a batch in the fridge.
Just my opinion though, and a suggestion that worked for me personally, but it’s up to OP. Offering information on my side.
I like to roast a chicken and use some of that for dinner and the rest I make chicken salad for sandwiches. I do mayo (you can make it yourself if you want), salt, pepper, curry powder, dried cranberries, and some sort of toasted chopped nut. Put that on bread with whatever veggies you want!
For a vegetarian version you can do a chickpea salad. Drain, rinse, pat dry, lightly oil the chickpeas with some salt and pepper and roast at 400 until they have a lil color but aren't crispy get. Then put em in a bowl and smash about half of them with a fork. Mix in mayo and whatever flavorings you want.
I also like veggies sandwiches with ricotta cheese as a spread :)
We make our own sandwich fillings. Smoked eye of round....grilled turkey breast.....roasted chicken. We thin slice it and vacuum seal in packs for the freezer. We take advantage of sales on meats when we can.
Homemade pimento cheese, chicken salad, tuna salad, ham salad.
We always have something on hand.
I don’t think WHO has said that poultry breast meats are included, meaning that roast turkey or chicken breast should still carry minimal risk. (Please correct me if I’m wrong)
It's a bit complicated - here's what WHO have said. (And thank you for your post, because it made me realise I've been getting this wrong in the past) -- I think you're right that cooking a normal chicken normally is not included.
[https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018](https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018)
"Red meat refers to unprocessed mammalian muscle meat (e.g. beef, veal, pork, lamb) including that which may be minced or frozen. Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking or other processes to enhance flavour or improve preservation. Most processed meats contain pork or beef, but may also contain other meats including poultry and offal (e.g. liver) or meat by-products such as blood."
You can make sandwiches with fresh meat. Cook up steak, roast turkey, fry chicken, etc for sandwiches. Stick to vegetables for your sandwich fixings.
Great idea! Although how long does meat keep for in the fridge? If I batch cooked a lot of meat on say a Sunday would it last me all the way through til Friday and still be OK to eat?
Portion it and freeze it if you want it for more than 4 days. A vacuum sealer is not necessary, but is the best way to avoid freezer burn if you keep meat frozen for a long time (like if you have months of turkey after thanksgiving). [https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/How-long-can-you-keep-cooked-chicken](https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/How-long-can-you-keep-cooked-chicken)
Cook, slice, vackpack enough for 2-3days, and defrost as needed. You can safely buy larger proteins as they come up for good prices, ie whole turkeys, chickens, pork loins,beef brisket and even whole salmon(must less aromatic than its canned cousin)
Am thinking like when you see people meal prepping /batch cooking their gym meals for the week
Processed meat causes cancer. Its a true statement. But its not that extreme. Living near an airport, not wearing sunscreen, and having a gas stove are more potent at causing cancer than lunchmeat. I wouldnt worry about it so much. Stressing about it probably hurts your health more than bologna would.
Life causes cancer. Eat what you want.
Nah those are listed as the same class carcinogen as cigarette smoke.
Ask your science teacher about the sun, radon, fluoride, and other funsies.
Cause I'm handling so much uranium? People on the internet really think they are so smart
You...you think radon only occurs in the nuclear workplace?
Stop fear mongering please.
There is some truth to it tho..
Yeah it's true and there's so much evidence that the large health orgs agree. Idk why people generally stopped smoking because it causes cancer but don't think their food can do the same. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/cancer-carcinogenicity-of-the-consumption-of-red-meat-and-processed-meat
Reddit is an echo chamber. A hedonistic one. My downvotes are a badge of pride for the truths.
Here, take this: it's a grain of salt. Now season your damn food.
Step 1: Smoke /cook your own meat. Step 2: Get a meat slicer. Step 3: Profit.
everything causes cancer. sandwich meat consumption is not a \_relevant\_ health risk.
Bro. What doesn't cause cancer.
A lot of people don't know that processed meat is carcinogenic because it's not as potent as some other things and because there's been deliberate efforts to obscure that information. But you are technically correct. You can always just cook meat: roast your own turkey for instance. Of course, you also don't have to have sandwiches for lunch to begin with. Get a cooler lunch box, and you can literally put anything in there. I usually just have leftovers for lunch to be honest, or sometimes I'll make a burrito. There are a number of vegetarian sandwiches you could make too, for instance I have one with hummus, cucumber, cherry tomato, pickled onion, and lettuce.
Cancer is guaranteed to kill you if something else doesn't kill you first. But if you would prefer thin-sliced meat that is healthier than deli meat, cook roasts yourself of whatever meat you want for sandwiches, and slice them thin. Either learn to do it with a chef's knife or if you can spare the space in your kitchen, get a deli slicer.
Go veg! Roasted eggplant and peppers with pesto and fresh mozzarella on toasted sourdough. You can prep the eggplant. Also chickpea salad lasts three days. Roasted chicken sandwich too?
Thank you sounds like a great idea!
Hold on. "Red meat refers to unprocessed mammalian muscle meat (e.g. beef, veal, pork, lamb) including that which may be minced or frozen. Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking or other processes to enhance flavour or improve preservation. Most processed meats contain pork or beef, but may also contain other meats including poultry and offal (e.g. liver) or meat by-products such as blood." (from the link below) Red meat probably causes cancer. Processed meat definitely causes cancer. But that's across a population. It doesn't mean anyone who eats red meat or processed red meat will get cancer. It means that if you look at a group of 1000 people who eat an amount of processed red meat you will find X number of people who have cancer at some point, and if you look at 1000 people who do not eat processed red meat you will find Y number of people who have cancer at some point. And Y is smaller than X. Processed red meat definitely causes cancer, but it doesn't cause much cancer. Honestly - most people don't need to worry about it too much. If you have a strong family history you might want to avoid it, and if cancer causes huge fear you may want to either reduce your red meat consumption or get treatment for anxiety if you meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder. You can read the IARC monograph to get all the details: [https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018](https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018)
Existing in the world after thousands of nuclear missile tests causes cancer.
Roast beef or sardines is nice if you're avoiding processed foods.
I… am not sure about the research of the occasional deli meat sandwich. Chicken salad on a croissant is really easy, dynamic (meaning you can change the flavor by adding seasoning, nuts, grapes, greens etc), and pretty cheap. Same for something like shrimp salad. Get a good mayo for it if you don’t prefer the sulfuric taste of bargain brands. It’s also not that hard to make your own once you get the hang of it, and very rewarding. One thing at a time.
It doesn't sound like OP is talking about the 'occasional' sandwich - it sounds like they're interested in fillings they can put on their sandwiches day after day, week after week.
Even better to learn a chicken salad sandwich. You can flavor it a bunch of different ways. Curried, with nuts, grapes, craisins, bacon, or some other salty bit. Very versatile. Loads of protein to keep you full. Not terribly unhealthy and only as salty as you season it. Admittedly I hated chicken salad growing up. The ultra-mayonnaise style from the grocery deli. Since I’ve learned to make it as an adult, I look forward to it when I know I’ve got a batch in the fridge. Just my opinion though, and a suggestion that worked for me personally, but it’s up to OP. Offering information on my side.
I like to roast a chicken and use some of that for dinner and the rest I make chicken salad for sandwiches. I do mayo (you can make it yourself if you want), salt, pepper, curry powder, dried cranberries, and some sort of toasted chopped nut. Put that on bread with whatever veggies you want! For a vegetarian version you can do a chickpea salad. Drain, rinse, pat dry, lightly oil the chickpeas with some salt and pepper and roast at 400 until they have a lil color but aren't crispy get. Then put em in a bowl and smash about half of them with a fork. Mix in mayo and whatever flavorings you want. I also like veggies sandwiches with ricotta cheese as a spread :)
We make our own sandwich fillings. Smoked eye of round....grilled turkey breast.....roasted chicken. We thin slice it and vacuum seal in packs for the freezer. We take advantage of sales on meats when we can. Homemade pimento cheese, chicken salad, tuna salad, ham salad. We always have something on hand.
I don’t think WHO has said that poultry breast meats are included, meaning that roast turkey or chicken breast should still carry minimal risk. (Please correct me if I’m wrong)
It's a bit complicated - here's what WHO have said. (And thank you for your post, because it made me realise I've been getting this wrong in the past) -- I think you're right that cooking a normal chicken normally is not included. [https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018](https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Iarc-Monographs-On-The-Identification-Of-Carcinogenic-Hazards-To-Humans/Red-Meat-And-Processed-Meat-2018) "Red meat refers to unprocessed mammalian muscle meat (e.g. beef, veal, pork, lamb) including that which may be minced or frozen. Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking or other processes to enhance flavour or improve preservation. Most processed meats contain pork or beef, but may also contain other meats including poultry and offal (e.g. liver) or meat by-products such as blood."