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When u dehydrate tomatoes etc do u need 2 spray the dehydrator trays with pam or something like that? they seem 2 stick 2 the pans of the dehydrator & then tears the tomatoes apart when I try 2 take them off. Does it mean I am doing something wrong. I really love your videos YOU have helped me & a lot & we (friends & I) are now saving food this way as well. One other question how much extra water do you keep in storage 2 re-hydrate your food. I heard it takes a lot more water.
Thankyou for posting your video! I have just recently been very interested in food dehydration and your vid really helped me out alot! Thanks God Bless :)
My husband bought me a round dehydrator with the heat and fan at the top - instead of the Excaliber:-(. It says you can use 30 shelves. LOL
We were given a box of onions so I cut them according to the directions at 3/8" and put them at 135 degrees as per the directions. It did not tell me to blanch as I just saw on your other website said to. Then I read in a cookbook that if you place the onions directly on the shelves it will be very hard to remove the odor. Have you had this problem?
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May I ask what lemon juice you have in that bottle? Is it REALEMON or fresh and IS THAT a GLASS bottle with a sprayer you purchased? Do you spray the following with lemon: spinach, ginger, broccoli, and any other veg you didn't mention? Thank you so much for your exceptional videos.
@23cecropia you can store food in less space, and it keeps longer. You buy your fruits, veggies, even meat when on sale and in season (for veggies and fruits) and it costs you WAY less than buying day to day. That is the point. Same reason people do canning.
Hello, I've listened to you (I think it was you.) :) on FreedomizerRadio before. My question is: Can you pick seeds out once you've dehydrated your foods and save them for future plantings? Also, if you're looking for pretty long-term storage, will dehydrating then vacuum sealing suffice for the job? This, of course, along with a dessicant for really long-term stuff. Thanks for your time, Miss.
the problem is that when you steam or boil anything you are destroying the enzymes, and when you dehydrate its important to keep the temp under 107 degrees farenheight otherwise wave good bye to the enzymes,but otherwise great video and good preparation
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It is a way to save food---whether it is for a few days or for years. Look around you , dear, the day is coming when you will wish you had stored up lots of dehydrated food. Time is short.
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Do you have to blanch the food first? I have a batch of potatoes, oranges etc. That are close to being done dehydrated and were not blanched. Do I toss the entire batch??
Ok so I understand that after you dehydrate vegetables you put them in boiling water to rehydrate them back to normal, but what do you do to fruits to bring them back to normal like oranges and lemons?
If you take your dehydrated fruit and place in cool water and cover ( I like to use canning jars) place in the refrigerator over night (less for some items ) it will re-hydrate and can be used in fruit salads.
If you go to my web site dehydrate2store you will find videos on this.
Good video. Can you review the Katadyn Survivor? Makes fresh water from ocean or brackish or chemically tainted water. How does it work? Is there a DIY alternative?
Fresh water source isn't an option sometimes near the ocean (or source that can't be simply filtered). A distiller needs takes too long. The Katadyn Survivor pump can produce 35 gallons of fresh water a day. Also removes dissolved chemicals, nerve agents, viruses, bacteria etc.
What if you don't blanch broccoli or cauliflower ? I read somewhere where you can just dehydrate like that. I also did a recipe with sweet potato and seasonings and no blanching?
Love your vids. you are very profeshional, and clean. Some other videos I have seen scare me. I cant believe they dont get sick sometimes. Thanks for putting out a quality video.
what kind of meat slicer do you have? i have heard mixed reviews about different ones and some are not powerful enough to handle delicates like tomatoes. thank you!
If you are a camper or are just concerned about the economy, dehydrating is an easy, inexpensive and long lasting method of preserving food. Watch all video however some of the views made by this person on politics or products are not necessary my opinions.
You peeps should be aware that the vitamin loss in foods processed by drying is SIGNIFICANT. Around 50% for most vitamins, and about 80% for vitamin C.
Now ask yourself if you wouldn't rather go to the store more often.
Drying some things, like banana chips for healthier snacks, or a bunch of fruit when it's in season and you have more than you know what to do with, that's one thing. But this much unnecessary processing strikes me as insane. No offense.
@xanxei It seams to only affect water soluble vitamins like Vit. C but there are ways to decrease this loss. I agree if ALL you eat are dried fruits, you're not getting as much as you think but if you have a nice mix, and eat dried fruits as a healthy snack treat, you're doing pretty good.
Youtube won't let me link, but google nutritiondata and processing, and hit the first link.
Also, while dried fruit is certainly much healthier than, say, candy, it's nowhere near as healthy as raw fruit. The sugar content is very much higher, while - as mentioned - the nutrient content is lower. But as treats, dried fruit and nuts are awesome. And because store bought dried fruit almost always has added sugar (why?!) and preservatives, making your own is an excellent idea.
Not sure what you're getting at. Survivalist world-is-ending-be-prepared stuff?
Food storage is certainly a great thing, and might become as necessary in the future as it has been in the past, but I still don't like this unproblematized portrayal of drying as some sort of perfect time stopper. Dried food is simply not as nutritious as fresh food (not even close), so if you CAN get fresh produce, you should.
@xanxei Here again it is not miles away from fresh fruit. Do you loose nutrients yes. Can you counter act this to a degree, Yes. Is it as good as fresh. No. Should it be all you eat for fruits and veggies. No. But please stop making it sound as if they were UNhealthy. I know what you mean but that's how it comes off. I do appreciate your concern on over eating dried fruit though as it's much easier to do than fresh fruit.
@xanxei - food will become very expensive soon enough and this is what we will have to supplement. Who told you that people who dehydrate foods don't also eat fresh foods? Dehydrated food is better than no food. Mark these words.... you will learn soon enough.
@OneFabFisher its funny how try to warn people and they laugh at you. people need to start doing their homework to find out for themselves what we already know. I bet Gerald Celente has a dehydrator.
@xanxei You maybe correct about loosing some of the nutrients. But when you live in the remote wilderness six monts out of the year, dehydgating is a very smart thing to do. Exspecially when it takes you nine hours to portage into the wilderness.
come on fu kc me get to the dam point the video is over and all i know is stuff comes out dry and smaller ,i wanted to know how it works not what you like or dnt like , and how u save money useing lemon juice
We will be giving away a 9 tray Excalibur April 2,2010. If you would like to place your name in the drawing go to our web site. You will find the instructions in the contact section. This is the fourth Excalibur giveaway this year and we won't stop. Good luck, Tammy
Please go to our web site Dehydrate2store and enter our free give away of a
9 tray Excalibur Dehydrator. All entries must be in by Dec.21, 2009 we will video tape the drawing. Also, you will find many more video, tips and recipes so spread the word and tell your friends. Good luck and Merry Christmas to all. Tammy
Yes, they are two completely different methods of preserving. Dried foods have a high level of moisture remaining and the shelf life is shorten because of this. Dehydrated food has 95% or more of the moisture removed, the food is harder and or crisper and the shelf life is 10 times longer. You can dehydrate your store purchase dried fruits, I do all the time. Hope this has helped. Tammy
I'm really suprised to hear that freezed dried food actually contains more moisture, they're cinder dry to me, but thanks for clearing it out and thanks for the vids, they're really informative.
Heat your dehydrated food to above 176 degrees for 10 minutes before serving if you are concerned with botulism. Better yet, just boil it for 10 minutes. From the University of Florida ... "While the botulinum spores are heat stable, the toxin itself is heat-labile, so heating a food to 176°F for 10 minutes before consumption can greatly reduce the risk of illness. "
Hey everyone, just to let you that tonight (Nov 19 2009) from 10:15-11 PM Eastern Standard Time I will be doing an online blog radio interview at the blogtalkradio website on the proofnegative show. I will be sharing some great information and telling about how you can win a free dehydrator in our next give-away! I hope you all visit the site and listen! Thanks and Keep Dehydrating!
What size oxygen absorbers do you recommend for 1 gallon mylar bags and quart canning jars? Also, is it necessary to replace the lid and oxygen absorber every time you open the jar?
I just read that if you store things which are above 5% moisture (like dehydrated fruit) for longer periods of time that you can get botulism if they are stored in a non-oxygen container such as those made that way from vaccum sealers and oxy absorbers. I am hoping that this info is false but now I have seen it in many places on the net. HELP!
If you store any items that are retaining more then 5% moisture and place into long term storage you will know if the food is bad because it will become moldy. This is why it is important to dry your food at a lower temp and longer time. Place the food in a zip bag for a few days prior to storing in vacuum bags, then remove and check for moisture.
Remember, your food will last a long time if you keep oxygen, moisture, light and heat away from your food. You can not store item with a high oil contents such as meat, nut, avocados long term unless frozen.
Yes Tammy you have definitely helped me. What about dehydrated banana's , are those ok to store being that they have a relativelyl high moisture content?
I whant to know if I can made crispy chips with fruit and vegetables with this one o I need to do somethig more for this.
I know some vegetables need to be steam before I dehydrated it, but I dont know if this is enough for eating it like chips o I need to do something more o diferent for this. Thank you.
Thanks for putting your channel together :) Does anyone have brands you trust that you could mention here for me? Also, is $60 an acceptable price for a dehydrator? I have a small family so I don't think I'll be needing a 6+ tray system. Thanks everybody!
Once you start dehydrating and cooking with dehydrated foods you will be hooked.
You will save time, money and build your pantry up. I would not waste my money on just any brand dehydrator. The fan should be on the back of the dehydrator and have a solid door on the front and not many little tray doors. The inside of your dehydrator should not have any metal, this will burn the food. I recommend the Excalibur dehydrator and think it is the best on the market. tammy
This is Great! You should do your own cooking show!
I bought a dehydrator yesterday and did a batch of home grown tomatoes, and today I have a batch of bananas....
I am tired of always canning, this is FUN! Can't wait for more episodes or "The Book" also loved the green sweater in episode 8 (I am also a knitter) Thank you!
They stay, for the most part, in your food. Dehydrating used gentle air flow and low heat, therefor only very small amounts of vitamin and mineral (around 3 %) are lost in the process, but this occurs in any type of food processing. To put it in perspective; more nutrients and enzymes are lost through cooking, canning and freezing your food than dehydrating it. Canning and freezing, for example, can remove up to 80 % of nutrients! Also by adding water to dehydrated food in
rehydration you are adding natural minerals in the water back into the food. Many foods, however, gain vitamin content through dehydrating by increasing concentration. Dehydrated milk for example contains more vitamin A and D by concentration than regular milk. Hope this helps ;-)
Your potatoes will last for 30 years. They were not done dehydrating due to case hardening or removal to soon. You will know when they are done when you can see through them like a stain glass window. Please, Please don't give up having dehydrated potatoes are wonderful and last forever. Try again, email me and I will walk you through the steps but don't stop. Tammy
Oven drying is just heat and fails to offer a constant air flow needed in proper dehydration. The key is consistent adequate temp and constant air flow. I'm not saying that you can't dry in your oven, I'm saying it isn't the best way. I know that didn't help much. Tammy
before I bought my excalibur I dehydrated some stuff in the oven just to TEST it out and see if I liked it. the lowest temp on my oven is 115-120 so its kinda too high for my personal tastes because now after 2 hours at 135 I dehydrate the rest of the way at a mere 105 for real LIVING food. They oven really doesnt cut it if you want to do this regularly as an alternative to cook/killing your food. Usually I eat steamed foods (30%) with my rawfoods (70%) Good luck
Incredible video, thank you very much for taking the time and effort to document food dehydration.
I stumbled across here while checking out a Lyndon LaRouche video. I have always wanted to make my own beef jerky since I was young but now that I am older I want to have some storable, nutrient rich, healthy food.
Hi Tammy. Thank so much for doing these videos. You do a great job! I got so excited about it, I just bought my dehydrator and I'm ready to start!! Question: Do I need to sterilize my ball jars before I put the food in? Also, I haven't ordered my oxygen packs yet so If I go ahead and dry corn, will it last until I get the oxygen pack in the mail? Thanks. Donna
Have been working with zucchini and gray squash--but when I rehydrate it does not seem to return to original thickness. I am wonderding if I am dehydrating too long? When I vacuum seal them they crunch up. I don't remember you saying it would do that. How can I be sure about the 95% level? Any help appreciated! Thanks for this great series. I am looking forward to you completed site.
When you re hydrated did you use boiling water? The other thing is when you cook fresh squash it shrinks and become limp same with dehydrated squash. Also did you steam your zucchini prior to dehydrating? Try re- hydrating with boiling water then fry it up in a pan and let me know what you think. It should taste just like fresh fried zucchini. It also makes great zucchini bread. Don't give up. Tammy
Wow! I can't imagine the incredible amount of time you spent preparing the videos! Thanks SO MUCH!
But I need help! I prepared my apples exactly as you & had them on for 26 hours but THEY STILL DID NOT GET BRITTLE! It's not extra humid so what happened? Do you blot the apples after spraying them with lemon juice? Please advise! Should the door clamp shut? Ours-a refurbished Excalibur-stays open 1/8" at bottom. Warm air comes out & heats the counter. Could that be the problem?
How thick did you cut the apples and what temp did you have them on? If you had the temp @ 135 then I would reduce it to 125. IF the temp is to high this causes Case Hardening this is when the outside of the food cooks and becomes hard not letting the inside dry. Your apple should not take more then 12-15 hours. I can not see where a 1/8 inch space should make a difference. Email me back and let me know the temp and we will start from there. Tammy
Thanks for such a speedy reply! The dehydrator was set at 125 the entire time. My husband sliced them with the same type of apple corer/ slicer that you have so the thickness would be the same as yours. after the 26 hours, i took them out, but they never did become brittle. I don't know if the space between the door and the unit was exactly 1/8 " , but it's open at the bottom enough that air comes out and warms the counter top. Is that like your door? Thanks for your input!!
I'm beginning to think I have a bad unit! I'm now trying to dry onions-small dices & others sliced about 1/8 inch thick! They have been dehydrating now for 16 hours & they are STILL pliable rather than crispy like yours. I put them far apart so that the air could circulate well around them & don't know what else to do! We just got the unit! The apples that weren't done in 26 hrs was the first effort. I guess I'll have to return it unless you have any other ideas. Thanks a bunch!
No, do not blot the apples this takes away nutrients. How old are the apples? IF they are over ripe this will cause them to be pliable do to the high level of sugar that develops. Your fruits always turn out the best when they are real fresh. Do this go to the store and buy just on or two crisp Granny Smith apples. Cut, spray and place them on the dehydrator if they are not done in no more then 15 hours and it is not real humid out side, I would think you might .....
It has been recommend by experts in storage that Dehydrated meats should be refrigerated until you go camping or hiking or kept in the freezer because they can go rancid. For long term storage with meats it should be freeze dried with special equipment and you are better off purchasing it that way. I am talking about long term. I prefer to store can tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey because it last a long time and it is safe.
First of all, thanks for answering all my questions in the past. I have another question. ;-) I ordered a vaccuum packer like yours, but it is on back order so I have been storing my dehydrated food in ziplock bags for now. Today, I noticed that my apples & bananas which were once hard are now pliable and sticky. I assume they are no longer long term storage worthy. I guess my question is if I pack and store my food the way you do would that ever be a problem? It is very humid here in Texas.
Do not throw out your food. Place it back on the dehydrator and it will crisp back up.
Put your food in glass Ball jars until your vacuum packer arrives. The zip lock bags are ok for a few days but not long term. Once you pack your food the way I do in my videos you will not have a problem no matter how humid it is. Even after years of hot humid weather it will still stay fresh and crisp. Keep me posted, Tammy
Here I am, watching your videos again! Every time I get a dehydrator filled I come over here and watch your videos while I plan what I will dry next! I have a cauliflower question. I dumped a 1lb bag of frozen cauliflower on the dehydrator tray. They have been going for almost 24 hours! The tops seem hard and brittle but the stems seem kind of leathery. Hard but they don't snap when I bend. I am not sure if they are fully dried. How can I tell? Thanks!
It should never take 24 hours to dry anything. First check and make sure you temp. setting on the dehydrator is not to high causing case hardening. Second remove a cauliflower out and let it cool for ten min. and then test for crispness. It is ok if the stems are like leather and the top is crisp. It's not ok that it took 24 hours. Was it humid and raining a lot in your area? This will cause a longer drying time but, still not 24 hours.
Thanks Tammy, I think I did a few things wrong. One, I set the dehydrator in the garage because I didn't want the smell of broccoli and cauliflower making the house smell funky! The garage is hot and then it was super humid because we got rain yesterday. I live in a very humid area anyway here on the Gulf Coast. I will keep the dehydrators inside from now on! Thanks!
My guess is that you just needed to let one cool for ten min. and then test it. Hope I helped. Email me back and let me know how it is going. And thank you for your kind words. Tammy
I just wanted to ask; how long will the food last if I dehydrate say potatoes & then vacuum seal them without any oxygen absorbers,how long do u think they will last??Because I really can't find oxygen absorbers anywhere here in the UK!!! :( Or do u think theres anything else I can use??
Also I tried to vacuum seal dehydrated potatoes and they burst the bag, do u have any tips to stop this from happening while getting all the air out the bag?
You can vacuum pack and not use oxygen packs. You can also use oxygen pack and Mylar bags and not use a vacuum sealer. When vacuum sealing the oxygen pack removes and residual oxygen remaining around the food. Using both just give you that added protection. One thing I would not sway from is the Mylar bags when it comes to long term storage, unless you are using a tin canning system.
When the bags get wholes because of the sharp edges on the dehydrated food, I double up on zip lock storage bags before vacuum sealing with vacuum bags. Just make sure you leave the zip lock bag is open before sealing.
Thanks, Tammy, for all this information! I have watched all the videos and some more than once or twice... I have received my Excalibur and tried it out last night with limes and oranges, apples and tomatoes... tried it at 120 degrees as you recommended... but I still had the problem with the citrus still being sticky in the middle after 15 hrs (the apples were also still pliable -- tomatoes too). I am putting them back in for a few more hours' try at 120 to see if this fruit can be salvaged...
Don't give up! Because of the different levels of humidity it takes a little bit to find the best temp for your area. I would put the temp at 125 ( no higher ) and that should so the trick. In my area 120 works great. Try that and get back to me and let me know how that works for you.
Please do not get discourage, I promise you it will work out.
The tomatoes did finally get dry enough to suit me! My first success! The apples and citrus never got dry enough to qualify for long-term storage, but they are very delicious. I'll keep working at it. This is why we have to start NOW and go through the learning curve! I am trying to put together a little document (using many of your tips, plus some from other books)that I can use as a reference for later. If you would like a copy once I get it going, I'd be happy to share. Thanks for everything!
Thanks to you :) I've started the Boweevil Family Evening Class of DEHYDRATING for my 5 daughters and 2 daughter -in-laws and soon to be 2 future daughter-in-laws. I've sent them all 13 vedeos by Email and about 30+ questions and answers i forewarded of your COMMENT section, hope it's alright? I'm really excited to get my WHOLE family doing this. Like all the other comments THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!
I read in the Ball Blue Book of Canning that you can dehydrate pumpkin to use later on in pies, breads, etc. Have you dehydrated pumpkin? I figured that if you can dehydrate pumpkin, you can probably do the same with acorn squash. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Yes, you can. The first thing you need to do is cook the pumpkin or squash. Mash it up, drain off access water and place in on the tray. You can line your tray with a fine screen made by the company that sells dehydrators or from a store. I use a flat screen top made to cover food on picnics. I have even placed it directly on the Excalibur mess screen and had no problems. Another way is to blend, puree the cooked pumpkin and make it into a fruit roll up. One of my videos is on fruit rollup
If making pumpkin puree make sure you cook the pumpkin / squash down real good. For pies I prefer the first method as to the roll ups but you can do both. Thank you for watching and if you have anymore questions I'm here. Tammy
WoW Lots of comments. I for one don't care if you are making any money. Actually, I think you should be getting something for all the work you are doing. Good Job !!!
For people confused about my prior comments, it was rebuttle to a comment from Jannonymous, and should not scare anyone. Consuming enzymes doesn't really even benifit the body to a large extent, considering your body makes its own enzymes, and you shouldnt worry about the denaturing of enzymes, this occurs whenever you cook or freeze anything, and is not harmful... keep dehydrating :-)
Tammy and Son...I just wanted you to know that you are doing a great job of sharing your knowledge of food preservation. I'm sure I can speak for a lot of people. I am always checking to see if you have new videos as I am anxious to learn all I can. Don't let one dumb idiot get to you. Apparently, that person has nothing better to do. You have the best dehydrating videos that I can find. Keep 'em coming. Thank you both.
...Easier . I bet you use a telephone even though its cheaper to mail a letter. Am i right? Same concept here buddy, you know you have a lot of steam when you watch a video of something your not into just so you can leave poor comments? if your so into "saving bucks" how bout you cancel your internet and start chopping your dusty celler potatoes. You have NO IDEA how much time Tammy puts in to these videos to educate people, your comments are worthless. GO DEHYDRATE2STORE !!
These videos aren't trying to sell anything, you need to relax. First of all , Tammy uses her own free time to make videos for NO PROFIT for people who want to do this sort of thing. With dehydrating leftovers you save a ton of money and the environment. I bet you throw out tons of food that you leave in the 'fridge till it goes bad. Also this is about time of preperation, have you ever made a meal with dehydrated foods? it takes no time at all. This is for people who want to make life ...
Very, very informative!! Thank you VERY much!!!!!
TheReubenDean 2 weeks ago in playlist SURVIVAL FOOD
I like your video and you seem so very sincere. I am vegan and am looking for inexpensive ways to keep food longer. I thank you for your posting
weantoine 3 weeks ago
what are the benefits ?
Johanvideo525 2 months ago
@Johanvideo525 Longer shelf life.
Danny13243 3 weeks ago
MUY BUENO muchas felicidades y gracias por este post o video excelente informacion
fernandogutierrez27 2 months ago
Can you dehydrate other leafy greens like collard or turnip greens like you do with spinach?? Thanks. Great video!!
yoshie8706 3 months ago
Thank you so much for this video!!! It helps tremendously!!
yoshie8706 4 months ago
keep your food fresh with the Banana Seal - - it will save you money every day and your leftovers will not go stale! Check it out on the website: SaveTheBananaSeal
SealABag 4 months ago
When u dehydrate tomatoes etc do u need 2 spray the dehydrator trays with pam or something like that? they seem 2 stick 2 the pans of the dehydrator & then tears the tomatoes apart when I try 2 take them off. Does it mean I am doing something wrong. I really love your videos YOU have helped me & a lot & we (friends & I) are now saving food this way as well. One other question how much extra water do you keep in storage 2 re-hydrate your food. I heard it takes a lot more water.
Yuozhoumel 5 months ago
I'm looking for dehydrating some vegetables to grind up for spices (instead of MSG filled tablets in my rice), what would you recommend ?
nickorization 5 months ago
how long will dehydrated vegetables last on average?
iLoveMyGun89 6 months ago
@iLoveMyGun89 Ya how long will the dehydrated vegetables last ?? 2/3 years let me know if you find out = )
glockhead702 5 months ago
If you cook it before hand, it doesn't 'lock in' the enzymes...it destroys them.
Trimere 6 months ago 2
Thankyou for posting your video! I have just recently been very interested in food dehydration and your vid really helped me out alot! Thanks God Bless :)
Blacklightgoth386 6 months ago
Thanks for the great info! What kind and where did you purchase your slicer?
HaileysYaYa28 7 months ago
Which youtube one of yours tells about putting them in the jars when done? Thanks.
Nanaknows60 7 months ago
My husband bought me a round dehydrator with the heat and fan at the top - instead of the Excaliber:-(. It says you can use 30 shelves. LOL
We were given a box of onions so I cut them according to the directions at 3/8" and put them at 135 degrees as per the directions. It did not tell me to blanch as I just saw on your other website said to. Then I read in a cookbook that if you place the onions directly on the shelves it will be very hard to remove the odor. Have you had this problem?
Nanaknows60 7 months ago
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
twain55 7 months ago
Helpful video, thanks!
Check out my prepper/shtf/bug out bag video on my page :)
Marktheshtfgenius 8 months ago
Very interesting and informative. Especially for the carrots and potatoes. Also, you have lovely hair!
theymusthatetesla 8 months ago
So you don't peel your ginger first?
irishis98 8 months ago
Do you vacuum seal your dehydrated foods or just screw a lid on when the jar is full? Never done this before but am anxious to get started
ferebeescott211 9 months ago
Hey #UN#, I love your channel! Keep up the good work! Let's stay in touch and become friends! Feel free to Subscribe, Like, Comment, and make Favorite to my YouTube Vids too!! <3
ciciliciousnyc 9 months ago
thank you so much for having the desire to share your expertise! I really appreciate this information!
CMDB201 9 months ago
May I ask what lemon juice you have in that bottle? Is it REALEMON or fresh and IS THAT a GLASS bottle with a sprayer you purchased? Do you spray the following with lemon: spinach, ginger, broccoli, and any other veg you didn't mention? Thank you so much for your exceptional videos.
onefaithfulfriend 10 months ago
Who is that in the back by the fireplace?
surplushemp 10 months ago
7:58 hala-pee-no peppers
brianjasonlafferty 10 months ago
I guess you can dehydrate everything!
Windinmysails71 10 months ago
what is the point of all this, you have to much time on your hands
23cecropia 10 months ago
@23cecropia you can store food in less space, and it keeps longer. You buy your fruits, veggies, even meat when on sale and in season (for veggies and fruits) and it costs you WAY less than buying day to day. That is the point. Same reason people do canning.
wotmot223 10 months ago
@23cecropia The point is to store and save foods. Wether you buy them from a grocers or grow them yourself.
It is a great way to save money and also very healthy too.
lintonpair 10 months ago
How long will the dehydrated food store if it is sealed?
vida130 11 months ago
@vida130
Apparently it will last for THIRTY YEARS! No kidding.
sarahfarrar1 10 months ago
Do you pre-treat the Ginger?
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sarathroniyal 1 year ago
undehydrated = hydrated... derp!
AtomicNerd001 1 year ago
For someone who has never dehydrated before it was helpful seeing the before and after samples. Good video.
resourcefulgirl 1 year ago 6
Can you rehydrate meat to put in soups and stews etc?? Can you dehydrate any meat? Does it need to be cooked first?
aussiegirlonamission 1 year ago
Are there any recipes for making dry dog food using the dehydrator?
leadee2007 1 year ago
I have to say that there is at least 3 very lucky men in your life, because you
absolutely " Rock". (you also made me very hungry for some reason, imagine that ! )
dserf101 1 year ago
Hello, I've listened to you (I think it was you.) :) on FreedomizerRadio before. My question is: Can you pick seeds out once you've dehydrated your foods and save them for future plantings? Also, if you're looking for pretty long-term storage, will dehydrating then vacuum sealing suffice for the job? This, of course, along with a dessicant for really long-term stuff. Thanks for your time, Miss.
chop98 1 year ago
wow thanks this is really in depth and informative!
VoidOnTuesday 1 year ago
the problem is that when you steam or boil anything you are destroying the enzymes, and when you dehydrate its important to keep the temp under 107 degrees farenheight otherwise wave good bye to the enzymes,but otherwise great video and good preparation
krzifngrs 1 year ago
Solar dehydrator is a smart and easy way to provide your famalies needs. Biospharms are equipting the sustainable micro farms with them. With senate bill S510 it will be a good idea to get out of the US to grow sustainable food. Biospharm communities are set up to do just that. Subscribe to Biospharms on YT
biospharms 1 year ago
why are we dehydrating foods please?
jeanneadele 1 year ago
@jeanneadele
It is a way to save food---whether it is for a few days or for years. Look around you , dear, the day is coming when you will wish you had stored up lots of dehydrated food. Time is short.
sarahfarrar1 10 months ago
@sarahfarrar1 i'm sorry but i think perhaps i'm missing your point. could you explain further what you mean by your remarks? thanks!
jeanneadele 10 months ago
very interesting.
Cherilnc 1 year ago
like the video and I believe in what you are dong. I believe in the possibility of an economic collapse.
Add to that possibility the fact that bio fuel production will be driving up the price of food things could get really bad, Have you seen this:
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Thanks,
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Daneilboone1 1 year ago
@Daneilboone1 I would recommend sending your phone number by a PM, as I can just take it right now and maybe spread it around abit if I wanted to
BlueBajs 1 year ago
Do you have to blanch the food first? I have a batch of potatoes, oranges etc. That are close to being done dehydrated and were not blanched. Do I toss the entire batch??
gandolflitke 1 year ago
Ok so I understand that after you dehydrate vegetables you put them in boiling water to rehydrate them back to normal, but what do you do to fruits to bring them back to normal like oranges and lemons?
PiercingKnight 1 year ago
@PiercingKnight
If you take your dehydrated fruit and place in cool water and cover ( I like to use canning jars) place in the refrigerator over night (less for some items ) it will re-hydrate and can be used in fruit salads.
If you go to my web site dehydrate2store you will find videos on this.
Hope I have helped
Tammy
Dehydrate2store 1 year ago 9
@PiercingKnight
My web site has many more videos then you will find on youtube.
Dehydrate2store com
Dehydrate2store 1 year ago
can you eat it while its Dehydrated
hosewater10 1 year ago
Hi, great stuff, you have inspired me.
Dayla1960
Dayla1960 1 year ago
So how long will stuff last if it was dehydrated and vacuum sealed?
chairmcnasty 1 year ago
huh? where did and how did you get a meat slicer arnt them things a lot of money? o.0?
WhiteWillowSage 1 year ago
Good video. Can you review the Katadyn Survivor? Makes fresh water from ocean or brackish or chemically tainted water. How does it work? Is there a DIY alternative?
Fresh water source isn't an option sometimes near the ocean (or source that can't be simply filtered). A distiller needs takes too long. The Katadyn Survivor pump can produce 35 gallons of fresh water a day. Also removes dissolved chemicals, nerve agents, viruses, bacteria etc.
amazon.com/gp/product/B000F3CH0I
To rehydrate ;)
TheBrotherMo 1 year ago
i would let her dehydrate my meat
eagle4570 1 year ago
Nice. I want to buy one.
I just learned a new word 'undehydrated.'
ustfu 1 year ago
If you want to buy food dehydrator I am working hard to find good prices. You can visit: eatingrawfoodstore com
elisebissonnette 1 year ago
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Thank you for all great videos ! And all your time.
Would you please give me the specifications of your vacuum package ?
carlaen2035 1 year ago
Thank you for all videos and your time. Would you give the specifications of your
vaccum packing please.
carlaen2035 1 year ago
Thank you for this !!!
MARIAUTUBE 1 year ago
How long does it last when you dehydrating veggies and fruit...Do you think it will be okay for baby food after dehydrated
nyruby 1 year ago
my survival plan is to buy a gun and eat people. no preparation necessary!
zippydedoo 1 year ago
@zippydedoo Are Zombies edible too? If not than there goes my plan.
ThePopeAndy 1 year ago
i can buy all this year round are yo preping for doomsday how ya going to hide out when you are on the menue
datzfast 1 year ago
Great vid, Vary detailed but yet simple to understand. Thank you, you answered about every question I had about dehydrating. ^.^
roque257 1 year ago
i'll be getting my Excalabur in the mail, any day now. Thanks for this vid...I think I just avoided a LOT of mistakes.
TUNIQlifestyle 1 year ago
What if you don't blanch broccoli or cauliflower ? I read somewhere where you can just dehydrate like that. I also did a recipe with sweet potato and seasonings and no blanching?
lsmock9288 1 year ago
Love your vids. you are very profeshional, and clean. Some other videos I have seen scare me. I cant believe they dont get sick sometimes. Thanks for putting out a quality video.
fistratedfisher 1 year ago
I just want to lock the enzymes in so the starches stay!
toglusid 1 year ago
The fruits and veggies lose most of their nutrients after dehydration, right?
hurtswhenifart 1 year ago
I like sun dried for free :)
deniceinspain 1 year ago
Great series Tammy! thanks and bless you :)
postpeakman 1 year ago
what kind of meat slicer do you have? i have heard mixed reviews about different ones and some are not powerful enough to handle delicates like tomatoes. thank you!
ddmm12407 1 year ago
If you are a camper or are just concerned about the economy, dehydrating is an easy, inexpensive and long lasting method of preserving food. Watch all video however some of the views made by this person on politics or products are not necessary my opinions.
deltaredd1 1 year ago
You peeps should be aware that the vitamin loss in foods processed by drying is SIGNIFICANT. Around 50% for most vitamins, and about 80% for vitamin C.
Now ask yourself if you wouldn't rather go to the store more often.
Drying some things, like banana chips for healthier snacks, or a bunch of fruit when it's in season and you have more than you know what to do with, that's one thing. But this much unnecessary processing strikes me as insane. No offense.
xanxei 1 year ago
@xanxei It seams to only affect water soluble vitamins like Vit. C but there are ways to decrease this loss. I agree if ALL you eat are dried fruits, you're not getting as much as you think but if you have a nice mix, and eat dried fruits as a healthy snack treat, you're doing pretty good.
giantsfan245 1 year ago
@giantsfan245
Youtube won't let me link, but google nutritiondata and processing, and hit the first link.
Also, while dried fruit is certainly much healthier than, say, candy, it's nowhere near as healthy as raw fruit. The sugar content is very much higher, while - as mentioned - the nutrient content is lower. But as treats, dried fruit and nuts are awesome. And because store bought dried fruit almost always has added sugar (why?!) and preservatives, making your own is an excellent idea.
xanxei 1 year ago
@xanxei - tell us how you feel about food storage a year from this day.
OneFabFisher 1 year ago
@OneFabFisher
Not sure what you're getting at. Survivalist world-is-ending-be-prepared stuff?
Food storage is certainly a great thing, and might become as necessary in the future as it has been in the past, but I still don't like this unproblematized portrayal of drying as some sort of perfect time stopper. Dried food is simply not as nutritious as fresh food (not even close), so if you CAN get fresh produce, you should.
xanxei 1 year ago
@xanxei Here again it is not miles away from fresh fruit. Do you loose nutrients yes. Can you counter act this to a degree, Yes. Is it as good as fresh. No. Should it be all you eat for fruits and veggies. No. But please stop making it sound as if they were UNhealthy. I know what you mean but that's how it comes off. I do appreciate your concern on over eating dried fruit though as it's much easier to do than fresh fruit.
giantsfan245 1 year ago
@xanxei - food will become very expensive soon enough and this is what we will have to supplement. Who told you that people who dehydrate foods don't also eat fresh foods? Dehydrated food is better than no food. Mark these words.... you will learn soon enough.
OneFabFisher 1 year ago
@OneFabFisher its funny how try to warn people and they laugh at you. people need to start doing their homework to find out for themselves what we already know. I bet Gerald Celente has a dehydrator.
dancingforrain2012 1 year ago
@dancingforrain2012 Time to start storing food and water..wake up people!
Winter077 1 year ago
@xanxei You maybe correct about loosing some of the nutrients. But when you live in the remote wilderness six monts out of the year, dehydgating is a very smart thing to do. Exspecially when it takes you nine hours to portage into the wilderness.
trkrdavid 1 year ago
@xanxei It;s ok if drying makes food lose 50% nut., I'll just eat more of it lol
Winter077 1 year ago
great video, lots of information.all the info was good to know i learned some new stuff for sure.
bunker2k1 1 year ago
I just got my Dehydrator yesterday the Excalibur 3900, I'm going tomorrow to get my veggies and some fruit to play !! thanks for all the videos !
Pippie2010va 1 year ago
come on fu kc me get to the dam point the video is over and all i know is stuff comes out dry and smaller ,i wanted to know how it works not what you like or dnt like , and how u save money useing lemon juice
kevbro321 1 year ago
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing. I have an Excaibur too, and now I have some great ideas to start using it.
envirosponsible 1 year ago
thanks so much for the video i appreciate it but i would love to know why some things need to be prep'ed and others do not thanks.
p6a9u1l42 1 year ago
IS there a book on how to do all this?
firstdayofspring1974 1 year ago
do you think this is a good way to eat dark leafy greens...also, does this system make noise?
spbroy 1 year ago
HI Everyone,
We will be giving away a 9 tray Excalibur April 2,2010. If you would like to place your name in the drawing go to our web site. You will find the instructions in the contact section. This is the fourth Excalibur giveaway this year and we won't stop. Good luck, Tammy
Dehydrate2store 1 year ago
@Dehydrate2store Do you ship worldwide?
Sunclief 1 year ago
@Dehydrate2store
Tammy, when you can your dehydrated foods using an O2 sensor, do you also us wax or anything else to seal the can?
jeremymortimore 1 year ago
Hi there,
Could you please give me the name of the dehydrator seller's name. Thank you.
SKTPSY 2 years ago
Its an Excalibur Food Dehydrator. Just google "Excalibur Food Dehydrator" and it comes right up!
deborahmouser 2 years ago
Excalibur
revisualize 2 years ago
What's the name of the song at the start?
linkinparkingra 2 years ago
The name of the song is, I'll be there written by my son Steven's band Under Siege. Thank you for asking. Tammy
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Cheers =]
linkinparkingra 2 years ago
Please go to our web site Dehydrate2store and enter our free give away of a
9 tray Excalibur Dehydrator. All entries must be in by Dec.21, 2009 we will video tape the drawing. Also, you will find many more video, tips and recipes so spread the word and tell your friends. Good luck and Merry Christmas to all. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
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Spicymchagis 2 years ago
Whats the difference between freezed dried food and dehydrated food?
Are they two completely different methods of preserving food?
HDsharp 2 years ago
Hi Hdsharp,
Yes, they are two completely different methods of preserving. Dried foods have a high level of moisture remaining and the shelf life is shorten because of this. Dehydrated food has 95% or more of the moisture removed, the food is harder and or crisper and the shelf life is 10 times longer. You can dehydrate your store purchase dried fruits, I do all the time. Hope this has helped. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
I'm really suprised to hear that freezed dried food actually contains more moisture, they're cinder dry to me, but thanks for clearing it out and thanks for the vids, they're really informative.
5 stars!
HDsharp 2 years ago
Heat your dehydrated food to above 176 degrees for 10 minutes before serving if you are concerned with botulism. Better yet, just boil it for 10 minutes. From the University of Florida ... "While the botulinum spores are heat stable, the toxin itself is heat-labile, so heating a food to 176°F for 10 minutes before consumption can greatly reduce the risk of illness. "
TexasWatch223 2 years ago
Hey everyone, just to let you that tonight (Nov 19 2009) from 10:15-11 PM Eastern Standard Time I will be doing an online blog radio interview at the blogtalkradio website on the proofnegative show. I will be sharing some great information and telling about how you can win a free dehydrator in our next give-away! I hope you all visit the site and listen! Thanks and Keep Dehydrating!
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
What size oxygen absorbers do you recommend for 1 gallon mylar bags and quart canning jars? Also, is it necessary to replace the lid and oxygen absorber every time you open the jar?
Thank you for your help.
ChristianBackpackers 2 years ago
I just read that if you store things which are above 5% moisture (like dehydrated fruit) for longer periods of time that you can get botulism if they are stored in a non-oxygen container such as those made that way from vaccum sealers and oxy absorbers. I am hoping that this info is false but now I have seen it in many places on the net. HELP!
MrSkaramanga 2 years ago
Hi Mr. Skaramanga,
If you store any items that are retaining more then 5% moisture and place into long term storage you will know if the food is bad because it will become moldy. This is why it is important to dry your food at a lower temp and longer time. Place the food in a zip bag for a few days prior to storing in vacuum bags, then remove and check for moisture.
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
btw, placing the food in a ziplock bag distributes the moisture evenly?, is that the purpose of doing that?
thank you
MrSkaramanga 2 years ago
Remember, your food will last a long time if you keep oxygen, moisture, light and heat away from your food. You can not store item with a high oil contents such as meat, nut, avocados long term unless frozen.
Hope I have helped. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Yes Tammy you have definitely helped me. What about dehydrated banana's , are those ok to store being that they have a relativelyl high moisture content?
thanks for all your help
MrSkaramanga 2 years ago
Thanks you for taking the time, I have learned a lot from you.
expressoulfree 2 years ago
Thanks for making these videos! I love all your videos. You are an excellent teacher!
mamacita808 2 years ago
Hi
I have the Exaclibur with nine tray.
I whant to know if I can made crispy chips with fruit and vegetables with this one o I need to do somethig more for this.
I know some vegetables need to be steam before I dehydrated it, but I dont know if this is enough for eating it like chips o I need to do something more o diferent for this. Thank you.
1973Ros 2 years ago
Very informative videos! Thanks
mrjansanman 2 years ago
Suggestion: Ditch the marble/hard-surface cutting board... They will destroy your cutlery.... Just a suggestion - Great video! 5*****!
tastygarlic 2 years ago
Thanks for putting your channel together :) Does anyone have brands you trust that you could mention here for me? Also, is $60 an acceptable price for a dehydrator? I have a small family so I don't think I'll be needing a 6+ tray system. Thanks everybody!
gypsydragongal 2 years ago
Hi gypsydragongal,
Once you start dehydrating and cooking with dehydrated foods you will be hooked.
You will save time, money and build your pantry up. I would not waste my money on just any brand dehydrator. The fan should be on the back of the dehydrator and have a solid door on the front and not many little tray doors. The inside of your dehydrator should not have any metal, this will burn the food. I recommend the Excalibur dehydrator and think it is the best on the market. tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
HAHA I bought a dehydrator at Wal Mart a month ago and I just blew it out Guess it wasn't strong enough for what I am doing.
dustycajungirl 2 years ago
oh goodness I just got one from them too... I guess I'll be taking it back when it breaks lol
Spirito2008 2 years ago
I wanted to get a dehydrator, but.......what about an electrical bill?! I had no idea it takes that long to dehydrate.
schechkin 2 years ago
if you buy packaged foods, you're just paying the company's electric bills and utilities.
herbs814 2 years ago
This is Great! You should do your own cooking show!
I bought a dehydrator yesterday and did a batch of home grown tomatoes, and today I have a batch of bananas....
I am tired of always canning, this is FUN! Can't wait for more episodes or "The Book" also loved the green sweater in episode 8 (I am also a knitter) Thank you!
ozbarnes 2 years ago
what happens to the nutrients in the food as they are dehydrated??
crosspecans 2 years ago
They stay, for the most part, in your food. Dehydrating used gentle air flow and low heat, therefor only very small amounts of vitamin and mineral (around 3 %) are lost in the process, but this occurs in any type of food processing. To put it in perspective; more nutrients and enzymes are lost through cooking, canning and freezing your food than dehydrating it. Canning and freezing, for example, can remove up to 80 % of nutrients! Also by adding water to dehydrated food in
SirTifacate 2 years ago 2
rehydration you are adding natural minerals in the water back into the food. Many foods, however, gain vitamin content through dehydrating by increasing concentration. Dehydrated milk for example contains more vitamin A and D by concentration than regular milk. Hope this helps ;-)
SirTifacate 2 years ago 2
been looking for a vid just like this for some time, thanks for posting!
WorldStove 2 years ago
Great Info. (New subscriber) Just heard about your Informative vids on "The survival podcast...
2012solarboom 2 years ago
Tammy. I noticed this moring that my New Potatoes that i dehydrated a month ago are starting to mold. What did i do wrong? and What do i do now?
KYGardeninggirl 2 years ago
Hi KYGardeninggirl,
Your potatoes will last for 30 years. They were not done dehydrating due to case hardening or removal to soon. You will know when they are done when you can see through them like a stain glass window. Please, Please don't give up having dehydrated potatoes are wonderful and last forever. Try again, email me and I will walk you through the steps but don't stop. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
how do i do it in a oven?
writtingsongs4life 2 years ago
Hi writtingsongs4life,
Oven drying is just heat and fails to offer a constant air flow needed in proper dehydration. The key is consistent adequate temp and constant air flow. I'm not saying that you can't dry in your oven, I'm saying it isn't the best way. I know that didn't help much. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
I was told that if you crack open the door it helped?
writtingsongs4life 2 years ago
before I bought my excalibur I dehydrated some stuff in the oven just to TEST it out and see if I liked it. the lowest temp on my oven is 115-120 so its kinda too high for my personal tastes because now after 2 hours at 135 I dehydrate the rest of the way at a mere 105 for real LIVING food. They oven really doesnt cut it if you want to do this regularly as an alternative to cook/killing your food. Usually I eat steamed foods (30%) with my rawfoods (70%) Good luck
tubeview888 2 years ago
Incredible video, thank you very much for taking the time and effort to document food dehydration.
I stumbled across here while checking out a Lyndon LaRouche video. I have always wanted to make my own beef jerky since I was young but now that I am older I want to have some storable, nutrient rich, healthy food.
aluckyshot 2 years ago 2
Hi Tammy. Thank so much for doing these videos. You do a great job! I got so excited about it, I just bought my dehydrator and I'm ready to start!! Question: Do I need to sterilize my ball jars before I put the food in? Also, I haven't ordered my oxygen packs yet so If I go ahead and dry corn, will it last until I get the oxygen pack in the mail? Thanks. Donna
timfiddle 2 years ago
Have been working with zucchini and gray squash--but when I rehydrate it does not seem to return to original thickness. I am wonderding if I am dehydrating too long? When I vacuum seal them they crunch up. I don't remember you saying it would do that. How can I be sure about the 95% level? Any help appreciated! Thanks for this great series. I am looking forward to you completed site.
gsusanrivers 2 years ago
Hi susanrivers,
When you re hydrated did you use boiling water? The other thing is when you cook fresh squash it shrinks and become limp same with dehydrated squash. Also did you steam your zucchini prior to dehydrating? Try re- hydrating with boiling water then fry it up in a pan and let me know what you think. It should taste just like fresh fried zucchini. It also makes great zucchini bread. Don't give up. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Wow! I can't imagine the incredible amount of time you spent preparing the videos! Thanks SO MUCH!
But I need help! I prepared my apples exactly as you & had them on for 26 hours but THEY STILL DID NOT GET BRITTLE! It's not extra humid so what happened? Do you blot the apples after spraying them with lemon juice? Please advise! Should the door clamp shut? Ours-a refurbished Excalibur-stays open 1/8" at bottom. Warm air comes out & heats the counter. Could that be the problem?
Lowizysue 2 years ago
Hi Lowizysue,
How thick did you cut the apples and what temp did you have them on? If you had the temp @ 135 then I would reduce it to 125. IF the temp is to high this causes Case Hardening this is when the outside of the food cooks and becomes hard not letting the inside dry. Your apple should not take more then 12-15 hours. I can not see where a 1/8 inch space should make a difference. Email me back and let me know the temp and we will start from there. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Thanks for such a speedy reply! The dehydrator was set at 125 the entire time. My husband sliced them with the same type of apple corer/ slicer that you have so the thickness would be the same as yours. after the 26 hours, i took them out, but they never did become brittle. I don't know if the space between the door and the unit was exactly 1/8 " , but it's open at the bottom enough that air comes out and warms the counter top. Is that like your door? Thanks for your input!!
Lowizysue 2 years ago
I'm beginning to think I have a bad unit! I'm now trying to dry onions-small dices & others sliced about 1/8 inch thick! They have been dehydrating now for 16 hours & they are STILL pliable rather than crispy like yours. I put them far apart so that the air could circulate well around them & don't know what else to do! We just got the unit! The apples that weren't done in 26 hrs was the first effort. I guess I'll have to return it unless you have any other ideas. Thanks a bunch!
Lowizysue 2 years ago
Also, you need to remove a slice of apple and let it cool for about 10 min. and then break it.
Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Hi Lowizysue,
No, do not blot the apples this takes away nutrients. How old are the apples? IF they are over ripe this will cause them to be pliable do to the high level of sugar that develops. Your fruits always turn out the best when they are real fresh. Do this go to the store and buy just on or two crisp Granny Smith apples. Cut, spray and place them on the dehydrator if they are not done in no more then 15 hours and it is not real humid out side, I would think you might .....
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
i dont see much in the way of meat. can you store meat for year with this method ? and is there a vid of your 10 that shows meat ?
sloth9669 2 years ago
It has been recommend by experts in storage that Dehydrated meats should be refrigerated until you go camping or hiking or kept in the freezer because they can go rancid. For long term storage with meats it should be freeze dried with special equipment and you are better off purchasing it that way. I am talking about long term. I prefer to store can tuna, salmon, chicken, turkey because it last a long time and it is safe.
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
First of all, thanks for answering all my questions in the past. I have another question. ;-) I ordered a vaccuum packer like yours, but it is on back order so I have been storing my dehydrated food in ziplock bags for now. Today, I noticed that my apples & bananas which were once hard are now pliable and sticky. I assume they are no longer long term storage worthy. I guess my question is if I pack and store my food the way you do would that ever be a problem? It is very humid here in Texas.
cypressgal 2 years ago
Hi cypressgal,
Do not throw out your food. Place it back on the dehydrator and it will crisp back up.
Put your food in glass Ball jars until your vacuum packer arrives. The zip lock bags are ok for a few days but not long term. Once you pack your food the way I do in my videos you will not have a problem no matter how humid it is. Even after years of hot humid weather it will still stay fresh and crisp. Keep me posted, Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Here I am, watching your videos again! Every time I get a dehydrator filled I come over here and watch your videos while I plan what I will dry next! I have a cauliflower question. I dumped a 1lb bag of frozen cauliflower on the dehydrator tray. They have been going for almost 24 hours! The tops seem hard and brittle but the stems seem kind of leathery. Hard but they don't snap when I bend. I am not sure if they are fully dried. How can I tell? Thanks!
4xthefun 2 years ago
Hi 4Xthefun,
It should never take 24 hours to dry anything. First check and make sure you temp. setting on the dehydrator is not to high causing case hardening. Second remove a cauliflower out and let it cool for ten min. and then test for crispness. It is ok if the stems are like leather and the top is crisp. It's not ok that it took 24 hours. Was it humid and raining a lot in your area? This will cause a longer drying time but, still not 24 hours.
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Thanks Tammy, I think I did a few things wrong. One, I set the dehydrator in the garage because I didn't want the smell of broccoli and cauliflower making the house smell funky! The garage is hot and then it was super humid because we got rain yesterday. I live in a very humid area anyway here on the Gulf Coast. I will keep the dehydrators inside from now on! Thanks!
4xthefun 2 years ago
My guess is that you just needed to let one cool for ten min. and then test it. Hope I helped. Email me back and let me know how it is going. And thank you for your kind words. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Hi,
I just wanted to ask; how long will the food last if I dehydrate say potatoes & then vacuum seal them without any oxygen absorbers,how long do u think they will last??Because I really can't find oxygen absorbers anywhere here in the UK!!! :( Or do u think theres anything else I can use??
Also I tried to vacuum seal dehydrated potatoes and they burst the bag, do u have any tips to stop this from happening while getting all the air out the bag?
Many thanks,you're doing a great job! :)
Xx
MissFCroft 2 years ago
Hi MissFCroft,
You can vacuum pack and not use oxygen packs. You can also use oxygen pack and Mylar bags and not use a vacuum sealer. When vacuum sealing the oxygen pack removes and residual oxygen remaining around the food. Using both just give you that added protection. One thing I would not sway from is the Mylar bags when it comes to long term storage, unless you are using a tin canning system.
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
When the bags get wholes because of the sharp edges on the dehydrated food, I double up on zip lock storage bags before vacuum sealing with vacuum bags. Just make sure you leave the zip lock bag is open before sealing.
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Thanks, Tammy, for all this information! I have watched all the videos and some more than once or twice... I have received my Excalibur and tried it out last night with limes and oranges, apples and tomatoes... tried it at 120 degrees as you recommended... but I still had the problem with the citrus still being sticky in the middle after 15 hrs (the apples were also still pliable -- tomatoes too). I am putting them back in for a few more hours' try at 120 to see if this fruit can be salvaged...
voxfeminae 2 years ago
Hi voxfeminae,
Don't give up! Because of the different levels of humidity it takes a little bit to find the best temp for your area. I would put the temp at 125 ( no higher ) and that should so the trick. In my area 120 works great. Try that and get back to me and let me know how that works for you.
Please do not get discourage, I promise you it will work out.
Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
The tomatoes did finally get dry enough to suit me! My first success! The apples and citrus never got dry enough to qualify for long-term storage, but they are very delicious. I'll keep working at it. This is why we have to start NOW and go through the learning curve! I am trying to put together a little document (using many of your tips, plus some from other books)that I can use as a reference for later. If you would like a copy once I get it going, I'd be happy to share. Thanks for everything!
voxfeminae 2 years ago
Thanks to you :) I've started the Boweevil Family Evening Class of DEHYDRATING for my 5 daughters and 2 daughter -in-laws and soon to be 2 future daughter-in-laws. I've sent them all 13 vedeos by Email and about 30+ questions and answers i forewarded of your COMMENT section, hope it's alright? I'm really excited to get my WHOLE family doing this. Like all the other comments THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!
boweevil2 2 years ago
I read in the Ball Blue Book of Canning that you can dehydrate pumpkin to use later on in pies, breads, etc. Have you dehydrated pumpkin? I figured that if you can dehydrate pumpkin, you can probably do the same with acorn squash. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
jana0576 2 years ago
Yes, you can. The first thing you need to do is cook the pumpkin or squash. Mash it up, drain off access water and place in on the tray. You can line your tray with a fine screen made by the company that sells dehydrators or from a store. I use a flat screen top made to cover food on picnics. I have even placed it directly on the Excalibur mess screen and had no problems. Another way is to blend, puree the cooked pumpkin and make it into a fruit roll up. One of my videos is on fruit rollup
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
If making pumpkin puree make sure you cook the pumpkin / squash down real good. For pies I prefer the first method as to the roll ups but you can do both. Thank you for watching and if you have anymore questions I'm here. Tammy
Dehydrate2store 2 years ago
Thank you!!!
jana0576 2 years ago
WoW Lots of comments. I for one don't care if you are making any money. Actually, I think you should be getting something for all the work you are doing. Good Job !!!
shananagans5 2 years ago
For people confused about my prior comments, it was rebuttle to a comment from Jannonymous, and should not scare anyone. Consuming enzymes doesn't really even benifit the body to a large extent, considering your body makes its own enzymes, and you shouldnt worry about the denaturing of enzymes, this occurs whenever you cook or freeze anything, and is not harmful... keep dehydrating :-)
SirTifacate 2 years ago 2
Tammy and Son...I just wanted you to know that you are doing a great job of sharing your knowledge of food preservation. I'm sure I can speak for a lot of people. I am always checking to see if you have new videos as I am anxious to learn all I can. Don't let one dumb idiot get to you. Apparently, that person has nothing better to do. You have the best dehydrating videos that I can find. Keep 'em coming. Thank you both.
cypressgal 2 years ago 2
...Easier . I bet you use a telephone even though its cheaper to mail a letter. Am i right? Same concept here buddy, you know you have a lot of steam when you watch a video of something your not into just so you can leave poor comments? if your so into "saving bucks" how bout you cancel your internet and start chopping your dusty celler potatoes. You have NO IDEA how much time Tammy puts in to these videos to educate people, your comments are worthless. GO DEHYDRATE2STORE !!
SirTifacate 2 years ago 4
These videos aren't trying to sell anything, you need to relax. First of all , Tammy uses her own free time to make videos for NO PROFIT for people who want to do this sort of thing. With dehydrating leftovers you save a ton of money and the environment. I bet you throw out tons of food that you leave in the 'fridge till it goes bad. Also this is about time of preperation, have you ever made a meal with dehydrated foods? it takes no time at all. This is for people who want to make life ...
SirTifacate 2 years ago 4