Freeze-Dried Italian Sausage & Butternut Risotto, 130 g

FOUNDATION Outdoors grew out of Park City, Utah’s outdoor community and manufactures its food in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its parent company has produced freeze-dried foods since 2013. The team developed the brand to bring satisfying meals to people who spend time outside, with a focus on flavor, recognizable ingredients, practical prices and packable food for the backcountry.

Freeze-Dried Italian Sausage & Butternut Risotto, 130 g

Spicy Italian pork sausage, Arborio rice and butternut squash give this freeze-dried risotto a warming, savory character. Crushed red pepper and sausage seasoning bring heat, while squash and Parmesan add a softer, creamy counterpoint. It is a rice-based outdoor meal for campers who enjoy a richer dinner after a day outside. The 130 g pouch holds a prepared recipe that is rehydrated with boiling water.

The published ingredient list includes pork sausage, Parmesan, butter and roasted chicken broth, making this a meat-and-dairy meal. Arborio rice gives it a different format from a chicken-and-rice entrée or noodle dish. Butternut squash is part of the recipe rather than an optional topping, so the sweet vegetable notes are built into the meal. Choose it if you like savory sausage with a little spice.

Plan your camp menu

Use it as a warming dinner in a mixed camping menu. If you prefer milder meals, compare its sausage-and-red-pepper recipe with a cream-based pasta or chicken option before packing.

Browse our American-made food and pantry selection to plan other meals for the trip.

What makes this recipe useful outdoors

• Spicy pork sausage, Arborio rice, butternut squash and Parmesan.
• Freeze-dried format in a sealed pouch for convenient packing.
• 130 g declared net contents per pouch; check the current package when planning portions.
• Manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

Choose the available single-pouch, 6-pack or 12-pack option. Each pouch is the same recipe; the selected option determines how many pouches are included.

Preparation and packing

Add 9 fluid ounces of boiling water to the opened pouch, close it and gently shake to mix. Rest the closed pouch on its side for 10 minutes.

Carry enough drinking water for both the food and the rest of your route. Keep the unopened pouch protected from punctures in your pack, use a clean utensil and allow the full package-specified resting time. Serving photographs illustrate the recipe; the supplied food is the sealed pouch selected above.

Ingredients and allergens

Ingredients: Spicy Italian Pork Sausage (Pork, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Spices), Butternut Squash Mix (Butternut Squash, Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, potato starch, powdered cellulose powder, natamycin), Onions, Unsalted Butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavorings), Roasted Chicken Broth (roasted chicken, chicken stock, salt, cane sugar, maltodextrin, yeast extract, onion powder, food starch, garlic powder, turmeric, natural flavor, celeriac juice concentrate, rosemary, olive oil), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder), Arborio Rice.

Allergen information: Milk.

Nutrition: Review the current physical package for serving size and Nutrition Facts before planning your menu. Numerical calorie and protein claims are awaiting supplier clarification and are not repeated here.

For help comparing serving sizes and nutrients, see the FDA guide to the Nutrition Facts label.

Storage and country of origin

Keep the unopened pouch sealed in a cool, dry place and follow the date and storage directions on the current package. Protect it from moisture before preparation. Once water is added, follow the package’s food-handling directions; a rehydrated meal should not be treated as an unopened shelf-stable pouch.

Country of origin: Manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The verified claim concerns food production in the United States. Ingredient-growing locations have not been individually verified.

Shipping for this product

This item is supplied by FOUNDATION Outdoors. Its dedicated shipping policy allows 7–10 business days to process and dispatch an order, with FedEx, UPS or USPS named as carriers. The published destination area is the United States. Transit time is additional to processing; check the delivery options, shipping charges and estimate shown for your BuyAmerican order at checkout.

Food returns and order issues

The supplier does not accept returns of this food product. Its dedicated policy asks customers seeking a credit or replacement to contact customer service within 14 days of purchase. Report damage promptly with your order number and photographs so the issue can be reviewed. An automatic cash refund is not promised. For assistance with an order placed here, review BuyAmerican’s return and refund policy and contact BuyAmerican promptly.