7 BEGINNER TIPS FOR FOOD DEHYDRATING | What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Dehydrating

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  • @ThePurposefulPantry
    @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

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    • @lunabeta3516
      @lunabeta3516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you on MeWe or Telegram?

    • @lucky0n3
      @lucky0n3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for this video! Conditioning is something I had not yet heard of until this. I also love your comments about how to see these foods as ingredients, not just stand-alone dishes. This helps expand the purposes of dehydrating.

    • @winorakunselman9421
      @winorakunselman9421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am using our covection oven by jennaire at 140* F for bananachips?

    • @pamdore9292
      @pamdore9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I purchase your two books. I open the download link but it didn’t download to my iPad. Now I can’t find it! Where do I go to find it?

    • @pamelaj25
      @pamelaj25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I HAVE A QUESTION.... CAN YOU OVER DEHYATE FOOD.? IN PARTICULAR I AM DEHYDRATING EGGS.

  • @scottharris5021
    @scottharris5021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    "Banana is a berry." Very nice; not everyone is aware of that. Another reason to have confidence in the other information that you so freely share.

    • @Kristy_not_Kristine
      @Kristy_not_Kristine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Really? Never heard that before

    • @kaskolenn1567
      @kaskolenn1567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Kristy_not_Kristine Pumpkins are berries too !

    • @ldfife1963
      @ldfife1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So are watermelons

    • @JoaoPedroSobral
      @JoaoPedroSobral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      But is still a fruit. All berries are fruits but not all fruits are berries

    • @julieransley6363
      @julieransley6363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sorry..bananas are actually a herb..

  • @cedarrockcabin3633
    @cedarrockcabin3633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I am brand-new to dehydrating & not heard about conditioning. I jumped up & checked my jars of carrots and celery. Phew! All good! Thanks for the tip!

    • @Niamh07421
      @Niamh07421 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm new too- will be doing herbs this summer- glad I watched this video

    • @cherylhowker1792
      @cherylhowker1792 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here

  • @oldtimerlee8820
    @oldtimerlee8820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    An easy way to get started with dehydrating is to buy frozen vegetables when they are on sale. *All the prep work has been done.* Just break up any clumps before opening the bag. Spread on the dehydrator tray (use a mesh liner) and pop into the dehydrator. Follow directions for the item being dehydrated. I have an Excalibur 9 tray. I keep a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom (use any suitable weights to hold it in place) to catch drips and bits of food. Makes for easy clean up afterwards.
    Also watch for sale prices on onions, celery, green peppers and such. Each of these is easy to dehydrate and have so many uses in soups, stews, pasta sauces and such. Same for seasonal sales of fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs and more. Strawberry and peach seasons are approaching soon in the SE USA.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Thanks! Frozen veg is my #1 beginner project to try!

    • @SuperFlaGal
      @SuperFlaGal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      My first try was frozen FRUIT. EPIC Disaster. But i'm not giving up.🙂
      Loved the video & already went to FB.

    • @lauraolsen6030
      @lauraolsen6030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Thank you for your information. I bought a dehydrator and it's sitting there for months. You've inspired me to start using it.

    • @oldtimerlee8820
      @oldtimerlee8820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@lauraolsen6030 Great! I'm glad I could help. Appreciate you letting me know. Enjoy this part of your journey to a well stocked pantry.

    • @truepeacenik
      @truepeacenik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@SuperFlaGal
      Huh. I had a fairly easy but looooong time with the fruit. I dis eat the less dry ones. And gained freezer space.

  • @amyharris7337
    @amyharris7337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I have been dehydrating just about a year with machine and the only place I have to put it is in my laundry room, which is typically very humid. One thing that has cut my dry time has been placing a small dehumidifier in my laundry room and using it while my dehydrator is running.

  • @koolmudkips8452
    @koolmudkips8452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I always appreciate people with knowledge who freely share it for the greater good and to help others. Thank you. These are the only videos that make TH-cam worthwhile at all.

    • @shaunarouse5617
      @shaunarouse5617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are so right!!! I’m so thankful for people that share their wealth of experience!!!!

  • @rebecca55371
    @rebecca55371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I just found your channel. Thank you!
    One of my favorite things about you is you're real. I see all these channels with women that look perfect, sound perfect and their lives are perfect.... it's not the truth but hey you do you, but you, you are awesome. Down to earth, comfortable in making a mistake and you don't edit it out. I love the realism. Thank you.

  • @lncarnold
    @lncarnold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I am a newbie at 58 years old! So happy I watched this FIRST! Thank you!

  • @noraellen4623
    @noraellen4623 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I had never heard/read about conditioning before coming to your channel. Makes sense! Thanks!

  • @abbyolson60
    @abbyolson60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I found a Nesco dehydrator, new in the box, for $6 at Goodwill, and now I'm obsessed! I dried a LOT of kale and ground it up into a powder in the food processor. I can't believe how small it got! Thanks for all your tips 🙂

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That is awesome!

    • @ogeegonesoon8549
      @ogeegonesoon8549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lucky ☘️ you course your fingers I do too

    • @JacqlynStein
      @JacqlynStein 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Would ground kale be a spice you would add to foods? I am new at this.

    • @Houseofdolya
      @Houseofdolya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I found for 12.49$ and not new,4 trays and i am obsessed need buy more trayy😂

    • @abbyolson60
      @abbyolson60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JacqlynStein I added a good amount to ground beef for tacos a few nights ago. Sneaking in extra fiber and nutrients, but couldn't taste it one bit!

  • @juanitariverarepollet5977
    @juanitariverarepollet5977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I like the idea of using an item we do not like into a powder, this would make me feel less guilty about messing up.

  • @redlanternhomesteadcathym105
    @redlanternhomesteadcathym105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Recently did meyer lemons, took three full days. Only reason I didn't lose my mind was because of your wisdom.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Some things just take F.O.R.E.V.E.R.

    • @01JH
      @01JH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does it lose the vitamin c though?

    • @DrValerie800
      @DrValerie800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@01JH Yes...B and C vitamins are destroyed by heat, light, and air. If you want to preserve the vitamins, you need to freeze-dry.

    • @TheEbonySaint
      @TheEbonySaint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DrValerie800 or don’t let the temperature go over 118 degrees they will stay raw (alive) so all the vitamins stay

    • @redlanternhomesteadcathym105
      @redlanternhomesteadcathym105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Michael Landis thanks...the puppies had knocked my glasses askew!

  • @blaqfish
    @blaqfish 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You're a very good teacher that gives information without making the listener feel as if they would never learn the task. Thank you 💜

  • @Jomama02
    @Jomama02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Great thing about dehydrating is if you don't like a particular thing rehydrated or in your cooking you can always powder it to add more nutrition to your cooking. I found I hate dehydrated carrots. There's just something about them so I just powdered them up and use in cooking.
    USE A KEVLAR glove.

    • @smith899
      @smith899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oooh, good idea!

  • @koyotestudios4182
    @koyotestudios4182 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you. I was recommended to start dehydrating fruit for my service dog to save me money on dog treats. Store bought dehydrated stuff often has too much sugar for dogs. These are great tips for us. Also the vegetable powder idea was super exciting for me as well because I can't handle vegetable textures as someone on the spectrum. I'm trying so hard as an adult to eat better than I did. You may have just solved a big issue for me.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's what started it for us, as well - I hope it works for you!

    • @leslieclifton7625
      @leslieclifton7625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      veggie powder is most of what I make. "Veggie Pills" are too expensive; cooking a single serve veggie is not usual. I now have "green" eggs with umami (?) taste is nice & different.

  • @RandeT73
    @RandeT73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I mix spinach powder into so many different things and my daughter doesn't even notice. If she asks what the green is I just say dill. I have been caught doing it but she still ate it. I put it in ranch dip and she kills it. But she's excited about the new thing I want to attempt. Homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.

    • @ms.anonymousinformer242
      @ms.anonymousinformer242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow I have no idea how to do any of that. You are an expert :)

    • @saralynn353
      @saralynn353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I did that for years when my son was growing up.! He has autism and he’s a picky eater. I even made my homemade dehydrated puréed greens powder sometimes. It works great and smoothies and all sorts of things.

    • @RandeT73
      @RandeT73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@saralynn353 What's bad is our 15 yr old son is on the spectrum, he's willing to at least try anything. He's not big on ketchup like most kids, he'd rather have BBQ sauce. He eats spinach salads, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Our daughter is our picky eater.

    • @louisevaughan2165
      @louisevaughan2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@RandeT73 Hey that boy of yours is correct on the BBQ sauce . I am in my 60s (not on the spectrum) & have never liked ketchup, it is bland , the spices not right , just not quite right in some way . BBQ sauce has so much more flavor .

  • @rosieb.2719
    @rosieb.2719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thinly sliced dehydrated (crispy) red grapefruit is one of my favorite snacks. Crispy corn (frozen, then thawed and rolled in a towel to get more moisture out), crispy peeled apple slices & crispy broccoli are other favorites. (I prefer crispy over leather). So many others... I'm hooked!

  • @geniceH
    @geniceH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I haven’t even watched this whole video yet and already appreciate you. Thank you thank you!!

  • @donnabrown1518
    @donnabrown1518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I have been drying a lot of greens. I also dry my garlic and onion tops and then mince them in the food processor. I add them to soups, dried mixes, and anything I want just a little more flavor.

    • @msdixie1972
      @msdixie1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What do you do with your beans?

    • @steampower9990
      @steampower9990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@msdixie1972
      Low and slow lol

  • @lindapoe4124
    @lindapoe4124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I thought I was so smart dehydrating without watching your videos for us newbies. I knew nothing about conditioning and after watching your video I went in and checked my carrots, onions, bell peppers, potatoes and celery. Needless to say...I had to throw away all of them. Today, I dehydrated kale, mushrooms and onions and will be following your recommendations of conditioning them. I had them in the dehydrator all day long until they were dry. They are now sitting out on the table in their temporary home until it is time to vacuum seal them. Thank you do much for your videos. I am sitting here watching them all back to back.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why did you throw them away? Were they molded or just soft?

    • @wandadrew750
      @wandadrew750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for sharing. I’m new to dehydrating. I have a horror of over looking moisture. Im probably over doing it on the dehydrator part but so afraid of missing seeing some moisture. Im planning on vacuum sealing my canister jars. Trying to wait a few days before I seal them to watch for moisture.

  • @bladethorn
    @bladethorn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally off topic, but your bangs are EXACTLY what I’ve been trying to explain every time I get a haircut and they haven’t quite given me what I wanted. I love yours! Stole a screenshot for my next haircut. On topic, it’s prime day and I wanted a dehydrator for ages, but I need a couple more reasons to get one before spending the money, even on a sale. Thank you for so many great videos on this topic!

  • @thegiddygoatcafe4067
    @thegiddygoatcafe4067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Just found your site, what a wealth of knowledge packaged into such an easy to watch format for a beginner dehydrator. Your generosity with your knowledge is fantastic. Every sentence contained a gem of information. Thank you so much. Instantly addicted to your channel.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks and welcome!!

    • @jlmitchell1135
      @jlmitchell1135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Newbie to dehydrating would like information on blanching fresh growen broccoli to dehydrate.

  • @debdugar7512
    @debdugar7512 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are the first person that EVER responded to my comments! That's good to know! THANKS!

  • @mylittleruralhomestead
    @mylittleruralhomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I just bought my first dehydrator. Mom is 79 and has never used a dehydrator, so I appreciate this advice. I plan on doing a lot of dehyrating this summer.

  • @williamtell2496
    @williamtell2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Thank you Darci! I have just started dehydrating foods and you have answered many of my questions! I use a blow dryer on my jars to ensure they are dry before putting my DH foods in.

  • @apple25481
    @apple25481 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just found your page & I love it. I have a 9-tray Ex-Cal dehydrator & have used it for years. One of the many ways I use it for is to dry freshly washed lettuces. My spinner still leaves a lot of water on them, so I place them in the dehydrator on No heat until dry. They last a lot longer in the fridge.

    • @margareth1504
      @margareth1504 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very interesting .. thanks for this tip

  • @margaretgutierrez9918
    @margaretgutierrez9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I've been dehydrating for a while and your safety suggestions about using the jar to see if it's really dry and your Globe are exceptional thank you for your contribution you have furthered my education

  • @ComeOutOfHerMyPeople
    @ComeOutOfHerMyPeople 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Mum and I are newbies to dehydrating. I really loved and appreciated this video. So many basic, excellent tips. Thanks so much for putting this together.

    • @janew5351
      @janew5351 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there any way to quickly cut brocolli leaves for dehydrating?

  • @shellianne5767
    @shellianne5767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks, I was going to invest in a dehydrator but after listening to you, I don't have the patience. I shall continue to buy dried products.

  • @jdorejessica
    @jdorejessica 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You’re so good about teaching & explaining the process. From the shakes of a jar and describing the sounds. Thank you. Learned more than I need to try it out!

  • @kemfelix5505
    @kemfelix5505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God Bless Your House for Helping Others. An Example for US All. Help someone else today and watch the world change.

  • @patriagirl7674
    @patriagirl7674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I just started watching your channel. I like that you get right the point, stay organized, edit or put little notes in the video, and...you are very articulate and have a great vocabulary!! 😊👌

  • @kitty9392
    @kitty9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thanks for being such a wonderful resource! I want to dehydrate to avoid food waste. I live alone and if I don't eat all of something in a short period of time, the rest gets pitched. With dry foods,I can just take the quantity I want and leave the rest for later.

  • @pamelariley8983
    @pamelariley8983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I absolutely love this !! I bought a dehydrator , in February of this year... It sat on my shelf until a few weeks ago because I was afraid to start .. After seeing lots of your videos I started dehydrating and I just can't stop !!! lol I love it ! I grow veggies on my sunny deck.. in 5 gallon buckets.. after harvesting tomatoes and peppers .. I dehydrated those and ground them in my coffee grinder to make paprika spice and dried tomato powder... I also picked my squash and zucchini and dehydrated those.. and made a powder .. ( talk about good !! ) wow !!! Today I finished up dehydrating onions ... yesterday I simply opened up two bags of frozen onions and poured them on the trays .. made sure they weren't on top of one another.. and pushed the start button !! 14 hours later I have the most delectable caramel onions !!! I stored them in my small mason jars after making sure they were clean and the onions cool !! I can't wait to do fruit !!! Thank you so much for helping me .. you are a God send for me !!!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm glad you've been able to jump that hurdle! Congrats!

    • @yvonneemanuel7669
      @yvonneemanuel7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🥰

    • @marybellew4786
      @marybellew4786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do you have to oxygen absorbers???when you put in jars??

    • @sugetoosty1685
      @sugetoosty1685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marybellew4786 That's my question too...

    • @sandijammes7761
      @sandijammes7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marybellew4786 if you can vacuum seal the jars then no. If you can't vacuum seal them after conditioning the product, then I would put an oxygen absorber. Good luck!

  • @bethanyhebeler
    @bethanyhebeler ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dusting my Excalibur off and doing a deep dive into dehydration! Newbie here! Time to binge watch! TY, Darci!

  • @strwbryparfait3889
    @strwbryparfait3889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    This is my second season dehydrating. I’ve been very successful ‘going it alone’, but it was sure nice to hear you say that food can take longer to dehydrate than a guide might say! Great video; and I’ll be a new subscriber for more great encouragement, suggestions and ideas from you and this community. Thanks 😊

    • @bittehiereinfugen7723
      @bittehiereinfugen7723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Right, I also noticed that with the times and that made me very insecure as a beginner. I've never got along with the times given in any instructions; I also want my fruit and vegetables to be completely dry and not leathery because I want to store them longer.
      It usually takes up to 24 hours before everything seems dry enough to me, I test it every now and then and rearrange the trays.

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The rule of thumb is the naturally wetter, the longer. Fruit leather and eggs take way longer than what jerky and veggies do (except tomatoes, they can take long, cause juicier).

  • @olgawagner1339
    @olgawagner1339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you from Kazakhstan! I’ve bought a dehydrator and have been experimenting for a week. The results aren’t quite satisfactory. Hope I’ll learn a lot on your channel.

  • @ellenj8896
    @ellenj8896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thanks for your vids! What I like about dehydrating is it’s simplicity, and I agree with the description of it being “passive”, which is the best part. We can do other things while it’s drying.

  • @karenkuennen7658
    @karenkuennen7658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Adding dry rice to my mushrooms have helped to keep out moisture or silica packs .

  • @janetsmith3432
    @janetsmith3432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this! I am not able to eat a lot of times due to a chronic illness and I hate to waste food. This will help me not waste food or money. Cook larger batches and save in small single serving sizes… and have food ready for when I want to hit the trail on the spur of the moment… I’m grateful I found your site.

  • @elizabethhorne6383
    @elizabethhorne6383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    you should really write a book with al the dehydrating tips you have talked about. No recipes. Just dehydrating tips. You have given so much valuable information

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Like this one? www.thepurposefulpantry.com/product/dehydrating-basics-faqs-tips-and-tricks/

    • @sandyclaus2729
      @sandyclaus2729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePurposefulPantry is this an ebook or a physical book?

    • @deetremonti5161
      @deetremonti5161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a PDF

  • @hopefuljina
    @hopefuljina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I learned after dehydrating a couple of times, it takes much longer than what was on the dehydrator manual. Thank you for this video. I am dehydrating persimmons right now as I'm watching your videos.

    • @Sectionmillionaire-fg8mm
      @Sectionmillionaire-fg8mm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How does your dehydrator affect your electric bill? Thanks

    • @debbielt514
      @debbielt514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sectionmillionaire-fg8mm I’ve used a dehydrator and I e not see an increase at all..

    • @Sectionmillionaire-fg8mm
      @Sectionmillionaire-fg8mm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@debbielt514 thanks

  • @ln1273
    @ln1273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I learned the hard way about wearing the gloves! I don’t even take mine off until AFTER I’ve washed the mandolin and put slice base in, to protect the blade. It’s not just when your cutting food that the blade is sharp 😑

  • @andreacoane4891
    @andreacoane4891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for the thoughtful tips. I never knew about the chain mail gloves! I think that's a good idea for being around any sharp blades in the kitchen. I just sliced my thumb while drying one of my spiralizer blades, so when you mentioned people who had cut off their finger tips on their mandolins, I cringed! It's amazing how sharp those kitchen gadget blades are! You think you can handle it without touching the blade, and then all of a sudden, you're touching the blade. My advice: just let those types of things air dry. Wash them with a brush, then leave them to dry on their own. And definitely get those gloves!

    • @annettegraff8323
      @annettegraff8323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeh! My oldest was cutting up butternut squash and the knife slipped ! Cut two fingers so bad had to take her to ER . She ended up in same day surgery and almost lost the tip of a finger ! We got her a mesh glove but one morning at 3 am was cutting a bagel for a quick breakfast before shift and did it again ! Just stitches that time so we got her a bagel slicer and she buys precut butternut . 🙄

  • @sundrop3911
    @sundrop3911 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very useful information. I'm new to dehydrating vegetables. Thank you for sharing, especially the info on conditioning. I bought a Cosori to accommodate the different temperature ranges for fruits, veggies, and herbs. My old dehydrator was only used for making jerky and only had a preset temp. I am now comfortable enough to try the veggies, but I'm still not quite sure sometimes if it's dried enough. But I guess that's where the conditioning comes in and why it's very important. Thank you again.

  • @ChristinaPoolie
    @ChristinaPoolie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Last summer I tried to make fermented pickles. Loved the taste, hated the texture. I dehydrated the pickles and make pickle powder. It's my secret ingredient in so many things now!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @jenerasmus1
      @jenerasmus1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! That's a brilliant idea!

    • @kathynix6552
      @kathynix6552 ปีที่แล้ว

      For example?

    • @ChristinaPoolie
      @ChristinaPoolie ปีที่แล้ว

      dips, salad dressing, soups, anywhere I think a little more salt and flavour is needed@@kathynix6552

  • @glendavertner8906
    @glendavertner8906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wish I had TH-cam back when I started dehydrating and Canning in 1975. Years ago. I bought 2 $10 dehydrators at Odd/Big Lots. I mostly did bell peppers, herbs, and some orange slices for Christmas Tree Ornaments. I did string Cheyenne Peppers and hung them on the cabinet above my sink to dry. I would break one off when needed for a recipe. My Grandmother did that. When I got my Food Processor I would process the dried peppers into pepper flakes, stored them in a quart jar. That would last me for a year.
    Christmas before last I bought myself and 2 daughters an Instant Pot and each of us a cook book. Read the manual. But You Tubers were my greatest help. Thank all you for your help. I told my girls to do the same. My oldest one kept calling me, she was just winging it and had problems. Mama kept telling her read your Manuel and do a search on TH-cam for a recipe for what you are trying to make. Thank God, she finally listened. The first thing I told the girls that Christmas Morning, was this is a Pressure Cooker it is safe if you follow the instructions, if not you could be injured.
    A new dehydrator and a Freeze Dryer are on my wish list. Maybe for Christmas 😊🎅🤶
    Have a a blessed evening, stay safe and healthy 🙏🥰👍👌🙏🦅🔔🗽🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How awesome it is that you're getting to learn along with your daughters!

    • @glendavertner8906
      @glendavertner8906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThePurposefulPantry We never get too old to learn. Just like I love History and my Ancestry are a wonderful journey I'm on now. I love American History, don't care about dates like we had to learn in school. It's Allgeyer in the people and their lives.
      I've never canned meat or dried beans. That is something I'm checking out on TH-cam. I've always been an Ingredient Canner in the past,
      When Hurricane Ike came through Loveland, Ohio on a Sunday afternoon in 2008. We were out of electricity for over a week. As my meat and frozen food thawed out I had to cook it. I sat up a kitchen outside my backdoor and went daily to the store for ice.
      If I had know how to can the meat it would have made my life so much easier then. I plan on having it already canned in my extended pantry. Canned food can be eaten right from the jar if need be. It's already cooked. Yes, i will still do ingredient canning. But there will be soups, stews etc. this year and I will can all year instead of stop canning at the end of the garden harvest. You guys have tought this old girl so many new skills.

  • @sarahallum1445
    @sarahallum1445 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wealth of knowledge. 1st time doing this & 1st video I came across. Thank you for aiding my dehydryer journey. I'm planning on grounding most of my dehydrated foods. Knowledge is power so thankyou x😊

  • @tacrewgirl
    @tacrewgirl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Back again. Great source of info about dehydration, especially about conditioning and not needing fancy equipment.

  • @tagladyify
    @tagladyify 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great tips. Thank you. One more is never have wet hands when taking some of your dehydrated food out of the jar. Also, rehydrating onions and peppers in hot water makes them great to sauté for pizza toppings and other dishes, otherwise they tend to burn instead of cook on the stove top.

  • @DJ-nh6wq
    @DJ-nh6wq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    New subscriber here. I’ve been canning most of my adult life. We recently downsized from the big family home to a small cottage sized home and space is limited. So I’m delving into dehydrating. Happy to have found your channel!

  • @AudreyEWrobel
    @AudreyEWrobel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    All great tips! I grow quite a few herbs and have for years now, and I either sun dry herbs, or do so passively inside of paper towels, sometimes after mostly dry putting them in paper bags to continue drying so I can label them. Another thing I do is then vacuum seal them once dry. You can use a coffee grinder to make them powered, too. Twine and cheesecloth are useful to drying things, too!

  • @stephaniejean5983
    @stephaniejean5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just wanted to say thank you. I'm just learning dehydrating and storing and it was so very overwhelming until I found you. You are a breath of fresh air. I feel so much better about it then I was. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @laurafrey5244
    @laurafrey5244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are a great teacher! I'm just about to delve into dehydrating with my new-to-me dehydrator!

  • @hollitamas387
    @hollitamas387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like your videos. Direct to the point, no long stories, just great info

  • @billscherer207
    @billscherer207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great tips. Thank you so much. My wife and I bought a dehydrator about a year or two ago, but really haven’t dug into it. I think these tips will help us get going.

  • @carolmalko615
    @carolmalko615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You give such good information, Darcy. It's really appreciated.

  • @tammylemoine3019
    @tammylemoine3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So grateful I found you. So knowledgeable

  • @KimFsharpHarp
    @KimFsharpHarp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dehydrating works really well. I started preserving in 2021 and this is my first go to. I am going to try water bath canning this year. Thanks for the tips. Oh yes, a went to ER from a mandolin. Now I have a supply of cutting gloves.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If they are the cloth ones - don't use them. They need to be the 'chain mail' type mesh.

  • @thelastminmom5251
    @thelastminmom5251 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like this. Your right. I know no one else who dehydrates anything or even cares. I don’t understand that, but whatever. I love dehydrating everything!!! Especially homemade Dog Treats

  • @gailpatterson4442
    @gailpatterson4442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I started dehydrating bananas yesterday. It seems like it's taking forever! I'm not giving up though! I'm glad to learn to test them 1st in a jar. I had planned to vacuum seal them as soon as they cooled down. Thanks for the info!

    • @debbielt514
      @debbielt514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve had them take 2-3 DAYS ! 😳😉

  • @brendaarchambault7014
    @brendaarchambault7014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Would like to see how to re- constute the dehydrated foods, &
    Recipes using dehydrated food.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      3 Ways to reconstitute : th-cam.com/video/YM5WeN2i1GM/w-d-xo.html

  • @donnastormer9652
    @donnastormer9652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very informative for beginners thank you. I started out in the 70s with a Nesco but now that I’m older for the last 15 years or so I’ve been using the xcaliber because I can turn it on in the evening and when I wake up in the morning it is 100% done Without any tray rotation. Some items I might be over dehydrating doing it that way but I don’t really care. I know it’s safe when I put it in a container but like you I still test it for two days before I actually put it in Mylar or vacuum bags.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You really can't over dry anything (other than fruit leather and jerky), so you're good!

  • @KarenWiley-z5b
    @KarenWiley-z5b 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just purchased a convection gas range that has dehydrating button. I have never done this so I started looking for instruction on TH-cam and ran across your 7 beginner tips. Thank you! I have subscribed and will try to find your Facebook too. Excited to learn how to do this.

  • @garygoldstein7815
    @garygoldstein7815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent presentation. Wish more/all 'how to' videos were like this.

  • @jenboyles5381
    @jenboyles5381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I started storing my dried food in a ziploc bag and then later moved it into a jar. I don't have the about to vacuum seal my jars so I place a coffee filter with the little moisture packs in it or o2 where needed. This is very helpful info ,thank you.

    • @Livelife.HopeAlways
      @Livelife.HopeAlways 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You can merely take your jars sterilize in the oven. Take it out hot and can your item, immediately seal it and turn and it upside down and it will seal itself. Check the clink on the lid to make sure it seals. My gran and mom canned everything without fancy equipment.

    • @frankieodom
      @frankieodom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There are you tube videos showing you how to use a brake bleeder to seal mason jars. You still need the foodsaver white caps but it is still a lot cheaper. If the electricity goes out, you can still seal foods.

    • @aprilcarr8079
      @aprilcarr8079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do you purchase these moisture packs please I’m a beginner and was told to put them in my jars for extra security of moisture I’m in Canada is there like a food grade type or does it matter, would really appreciate any advice you can help me with Thankyou

    • @jenboyles5381
      @jenboyles5381 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frankieodom yes and I finally got the items to do just that. I still like the moisture packs too.

    • @jenboyles5381
      @jenboyles5381 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aprilcarr8079 amazon

  • @GardenJensJourney
    @GardenJensJourney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank you!! I've been dehydrating for a few years now, but I'm still "learning." Your tips are so helpful. Especially the conditioning and WHEN to check the dryness. I would throw everything into jars right out of the dehydrator, because I was taught if you let it set, they will start to reconstitute from the humidity in the air. 😖

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      While that it technically true, it needs to shed that heat first before putting it into storage lest you create worse problem! The amount of humidity in that 10 minutes is negligible

    • @GardenJensJourney
      @GardenJensJourney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ThePurposefulPantry thank you for clarifying!!

  • @syddlinden8966
    @syddlinden8966 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The thing with jerkies is you MUST have a dehydrator that gets up to the correct temps to fully cook that meat through. I'd even suggest using a therm probe to make sure the thermostat is accurate on the machine before beginning any jerky prep process.

  • @gloriamurley385
    @gloriamurley385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. How generous of you to share all these tips! I loved it.

  • @robbindohm3767
    @robbindohm3767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SO MUCH 💖🙏
    I don't use social media.
    But on You Tube I have learned alot from you. Yes I feel like I'm the only one around my town that dehydrates. You are a gift from God. May he Bless you. 😔

  • @prepperinireland2240
    @prepperinireland2240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are SO practical and helpful, many thanks from a grateful dehydrating newbie.

  • @brendahone2509
    @brendahone2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much and may you have a wonderful Easter Sunday.

  • @tinaroderick1049
    @tinaroderick1049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just bought my first dehydrator. Found your channel and very excited to follow you and learn about this food prep skill. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @nancymccutcheon9882
    @nancymccutcheon9882 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stumbled across this video and channel while looking for tips on dehydrating with my air fryer. I found this video very helpful and the person presenting has a very pleasant, concise way to convey information. I found her speaking style easy to listen to and the ideas and tips were explained clearly enough for a total newbie like me. Well done!!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! And thanks for your kind words!

  • @Kat-n-Ollie
    @Kat-n-Ollie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, I just had a basic dehydrating question and I got so much more info! Thank you.

  • @lovecraftwithkatherine
    @lovecraftwithkatherine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THANK YOOOOOOOOOOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. Your videos are just exactly what I needed to be able to restart dehydrating (after hitting the overwhelm and not trying for a year or so), but found you and am so glad I did. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm running over to the FB group... see you there

  • @shawnamarcum3077
    @shawnamarcum3077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought a dehydrator today! I appreciate your channel, so much info. I start tomorrow yay! Thank you 😊

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun! What's going in first?

    • @shawnamarcum3077
      @shawnamarcum3077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cabbage I was given a bunch and can’t let it go to waste lol

  • @tinasmith8151
    @tinasmith8151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi there , I was thinking about buying a dehydrator but didn't know to much about them. Thank you for your channel as it has given precise and informative information and more. I now feel quite excited about getting one, also I think to make veg powder and fruit powders are a brilliant idea.

  • @melaniemonti8115
    @melaniemonti8115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there. I have joined your group and look, forward to your tips. I have a dehydrator and had processed several foods in there, but haven't used it for the last 3-4 years. I had bought a 40 pound bag of Vidalia onions and dried them, but it took several days and my house smelled like onions for weeks! I enjoy drying peaches and sliced tomatoes - plan to purchase the metal reinforced glove and get started drying again. Thanks from Birmingham, AL.

  • @adrumwhisperer
    @adrumwhisperer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy seeing videos from someone who clearly has done the subject more than once or twice.

  • @marlesrowley4565
    @marlesrowley4565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really happy to have found you. Didn't realize how little I knew about this. Thank you, l will be watching

  • @ExpeditionaryJonny
    @ExpeditionaryJonny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi. I found your channel while looking around to get new ideas for backpacking meals. I've dabbled around with dehydrating and found your tips useful and right on point. I'm looking forward to looking through your other videos and learning more. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! While I don't specialize in backpacking meals (if you haven't found Backpacking Chef - check him out), many of the basics I teach work well with what you need. Thanks for watching!

    • @ExpeditionaryJonny
      @ExpeditionaryJonny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThePurposefulPantry yeah, the Backpacking Chef is awesome. I figure that any extra tips here & there will be able to help me tweak some of my recipes. I'm a bit of a food snob so I'm always looking for ways to enjoy a good meal while out on the trail. I appreciate it!

  • @normanshadow1
    @normanshadow1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought a very inexpensive, 2nd hand dehydrator and it's an amazing tool. No need to spend a lot to begin this

  • @jiujitsuforall8627
    @jiujitsuforall8627 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey sis, I'm so glad I found your video!!! Within the first 2-3 minutes of your video, I learned enough to NOT get frustrated, so thanks!!! I "inherited" an old Hesco FD-35 food dehydrator a few months ago when my Mom passed. Seems none of my 5 siblings had any interest in this old thing, so me being a "prepper-type", I snatched it up! Now I'm anxious to learn how to use this thing.

    • @jiujitsuforall8627
      @jiujitsuforall8627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was so excited to find your video that I got the name wrong!! It's a NESCO dehydrator, NOT Hesco.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's okay - I knew what you meant! Hope you have a ball with it!

  • @Latebloomershow
    @Latebloomershow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thanks! I'm going to give you a shoutout when I make my next dehydrating video! Just ordered the glove. Can't COUNT the times I have sliced my hand over the decades. 👍

  • @sandyclaus2729
    @sandyclaus2729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I sure do appreciate all of your videos on stuff I never knew I needed to know. Lol 😆 Your kindness is saving alot of headaches and heartaches. Thanks so much!!! ♡♡♡

  • @littlesquirrel5007
    @littlesquirrel5007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I like to dry some things at a much lower temperature. Lemons for example. I do this mostly for Aesthetics. I don't like the dark color that lemons get and if you dehydrate them at a very low temperature but for a very long time they stay very pretty then I can use them in potpourri or they look very pretty when you put them in a drink and personally I think they taste better. But I'm talking it may take for days at a very low temperature

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yep - I dry most things lower than recommended both for color retention and nutrient retention.

    • @OnyaB
      @OnyaB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ThePurposefulPantry this is an excellent tip. I just got a dehydrator to make fruit teas. So aesthetics and nutrient retention are very important to me.

  • @rachelwar33
    @rachelwar33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am thinking about trying my hand at dehydrating. THANK YOU for these great tips! 🙂

  • @johannebeerbaum1546
    @johannebeerbaum1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I NEVER KNEW ABOUT CONDITIONING TIL I WATCHED YOU……YOU HAVE SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME AND MONEY ON WASTED FOOD…..THANK YOU….

  • @LORENA-wq3vm
    @LORENA-wq3vm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! My stove is broken now so I can’t do canning…. I’m learning. But I do have a dehydrator 🙂 and jars. Now I want to do th his for now. Thanks for sharing. God Bless from Tampa Florida 🌴

  • @learnwithlillian8509
    @learnwithlillian8509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm new to food preservation. Great tips! I'd be very happy to hear more of your thoughts & tips. Thank you

  • @SVMSICE
    @SVMSICE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was an excellent video. I never knew about conditioning. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. 👍

  • @rouxchat6033
    @rouxchat6033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been having so much fun with my new dehydrator. Recently did fresh mushrooms on four and one half trays. Didn't want to run the unit without all six trays going so tossed some red bell peppers in to fill all the trays. Was very surprised that the peppers dried more quickly than the fresh mushrooms. So far so good and no moisture issues in the jars. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 🌲❤🐶😽😽❤🌲

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Awesome~ You can run your machine without filling all the trays - just keep all the trays in.
      A word of caution - you should do mushrooms alone because of the chance of spore transfer to other foods, etc., and be sure to clean your machine thoroughly after!
      Great job on getting started - it's so fun!

    • @rouxchat6033
      @rouxchat6033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Oh, of course, should have thought about that with the mushrooms. Thanks so much. I'll be sure to do them alone from now on. Yes, I'm very diligent about cleaning the trays and inside the unit after each batch is done. 🤗

    • @debbielucas7727
      @debbielucas7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can also use those dehydrated mushrooms to make your own cream of mushroom soup

  • @LauraNielson-b3g
    @LauraNielson-b3g 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy your program. I appreciate your honesty about what you like and what you don't like or I guess it would be what your family likes or doesn't like but yet you've made it to where you've given us an option to put things into powder. Just starting to get into dehydrating.

  • @Shackleford96
    @Shackleford96 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very straightforward and to the point. Good video, thank you!

  • @trudinotley4457
    @trudinotley4457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So I bought my first dehydrator today. Would love to do citrus to have with Gin & Tonic 🤣. I’m sure once I start I will do more. My husband wants to try to do beef jerky. Love your advice. Thank you

    • @nkeyaheke7526
      @nkeyaheke7526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please how many hours can I dehydrator Irish potato, coz I just bought a dehydrator and try dehydrating irish potato, I think is not working!

    • @lindamorgan6734
      @lindamorgan6734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tell me more about your gin and tonic...I am very interested. Thanks

  • @dianatennant4346
    @dianatennant4346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Darcy you are a fountain of information I have not started dehydrating again yet but will try this summer do not have Facebook so I guess if I have a question I'll come back here and you've always been great about questions been reading and rereading most of your posts to learn and get it in my head first. Bless you and have a good Easter if you celebrate

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Happy Resurrection!! He is Risen! (That's how I celebrate :D ) And you're always welcome to email me, too, the email is in the description box of all my videos, or reply to the blog posts and I'll answer it there.

    • @dianatennant4346
      @dianatennant4346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThePurposefulPantry I'm happy with your celebration and thankful for you and thank you for saying that I could check your email address I dehydrated shortly about 30 years ago but find the need to do it again we'll see what happens thanks a lot

  • @BackcountryTreks
    @BackcountryTreks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for the tips! I’ve been enjoying making my own dehydrated meals for backpacking trips.

  • @MrsMarybiz
    @MrsMarybiz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. You are Absolutely Right about the cutting glove for the mandolin slicer.

  • @pixxa37
    @pixxa37 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, I could have listened to you for a lot longer than those 12 minutes! You have such a soothing voice, and your tips are sound. When I saw that chain mail glove it made me think of all the times I escaped amputation by sheer luck! It is be the first thing I'm going to buy today.
    There are so many things I need to know! I've been dehydrating for almost 2 years, on and off, until last week my old cylinder dehydrator died. It was a sign, for me, to start again and this time in the proper way. But things like Mylar, conditioning, pressure canner are all a mystery to me. I hope I came to the right place to learn more.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are - and things like pressure canning isn't an issue with dehydrating since you don't even touch one ;) Conditioning is easy - and mylar isn't necessary unless that's what you choose to store in.