Augason Farms Hard Red Wheat is a versatile staple in any food storage reserve, useful in a variety of ways. It can be cooked up for a delicious cereal, sprouted for greenery in salads or ground into full-bodied flour for baking. It’s low in moisture, high in protein and known for its storage and baking virtues. When you’re looking to start from scratch to get that whole grain goodness, look no further than Augason Farms Hard Red Wheat for everyday use as well as emergency food storage.
- 30 year shelf life*
- 256 servings
- 26 lb, 4-gallon pail
- 12-14% protein
- Non-GMO
- For emergency food storage, camping or everyday use
* Sealed/Opened to 1 year. Best when stored in a cool dry place at temperatures between 55°F and 70°F (ideal humidity 15%).
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Nutrition Facts, Ingredients, Directions, Shelf Life, Recipes
Wheat Berries
2 cups Augason Farms Hard Red Wheat
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Place all ingredients in large saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 65 minutes until done. Kernels should be chewy, with some broken open. Drain any remaining water.
Breakfast Wheat Berries
1 cup water
2 cups Augason Farms Hard Red Wheat, cooked
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans – chopped
Mix water, wheat berries, and cinnamon in a saucepan and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add sugar, raisins, and pecans. Serve warm or chilled.
Wheat Berry Shrimp Salad
1 cup Augason Farms Hard Red Wheat
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coarsely broken pecan pieces
1 cup cooked salad shrimp or larger cut shrimp
1/2 cup craisins
1/2 cup fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley – chopped
1/2 cup green onions – thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Bring wheat kernels and water to a low boil in saucepan, simmer 60 to 70 minutes. Drain any excess water, and cool. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecan pieces on baking sheet for 6 to 8 minutes. Mix wheat berries and pecans with remaining ingredients and serve.
