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

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[@lunabeta3516]

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[@lucky0n3]

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]

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

[@pamdore9292]

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]

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

[@scottharris5021]

"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]

Really? Never heard that before

[@kaskolenn1567]

@@Kristy_not_Kristine Pumpkins are berries too !

[@ldfife1963]

So are watermelons

[@JoaoPedroSobral]

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

[@julieransley6363]

Sorry..bananas are actually a herb..

[@cedarrockcabin3633]

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]

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

[@cherylhowker1792]

Same here

[@oldtimerlee8820]

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]

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

[@SuperFlaGal]

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

[@lauraolsen6030]

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]

@@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]

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

[@rebecca55371]

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.

[@koolmudkips8452]

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 KZbin worthwhile at all.

[@shaunarouse5617]

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

[@amyharris7337]

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.

[@lncarnold]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome! You can do this!!!

[@truediciataylor3189]

I am a today newbie at 52

[@marthatobecontinued5844]

Me, too...just turned 58

[@juanitariverarepollet5977]

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.

[@noraellen4623]

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

[@abbyolson60]

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]

That is awesome!

[@ogeegonesoon8549]

Lucky ☘️ you course your fingers I do too

[@JacqlynStein]

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

[@Houseofdolya]

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

[@abbyolson60]

@@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!

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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

[@01JH]

Does it lose the vitamin c though?

[@DrValerie800]

@@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]

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

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

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

[@Jomama02]

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]

Oooh, good idea!

[@blaqfish]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I appreciate that!

[@donnabrown1518]

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]

What do you do with your beans?

[@steampower9990]

@@msdixie1972 Low and slow lol

[@koyotestudios4182]

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]

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

[@leslieclifton7625]

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.

[@thegiddygoatcafe4067]

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]

Thanks and welcome!!

[@jlmitchell1135]

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

[@debdugar7512]

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

[@margaretgutierrez9918]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@rosieb.2719]

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!

[@williamtell2496]

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.

[@lindapoe4124]

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]

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

[@wandadrew750]

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.

[@ComeOutOfHerMyPeople]

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]

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

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

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.

[@geniceH]

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

[@shellianne5767]

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.

[@RandeT73]

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]

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

[@saralynn353]

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]

@@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]

@@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 .

[@strwbryparfait3889]

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]

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]

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).

[@kitty9392]

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.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can!! and you can do it!

[@patriagirl7674]

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!! 😊👌

[@apple25481]

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]

Very interesting .. thanks for this tip

[@elizabethhorne6383]

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]

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

[@sandyclaus2729]

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

[@deetremonti5161]

It’s a PDF

[@pamelariley8983]

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]

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

[@yvonneemanuel7669]

🥰

[@marybellew4786]

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

[@sugetoosty1685]

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

[@sandijammes7761]

@@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]

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

[@bladethorn]

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!

[@ellenj8896]

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]

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

[@olgawagner1339]

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.

[@jdorejessica]

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!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you so much!

[@hopefuljina]

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]

How does your dehydrator affect your electric bill? Thanks

[@debbielt514]

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

[@Sectionmillionaire-fg8mm]

@@debbielt514 thanks

[@janetsmith3432]

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.

[@ln1273]

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 😑

[@hollitamas387]

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

[@sundrop3911]

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.

[@andreacoane4891]

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]

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 . 🙄

[@carolmalko615]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendaarchambault7014]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

3 Ways to reconstitute : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j36YiJiEZ85kfa8

[@tammylemoine3019]

So grateful I found you. So knowledgeable

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it's been helpful!

[@michelleg5371]

Me to lol 😂

[@RiceaRoni354]

Me three

[@tagladyify]

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.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Great tip!

[@AudreyEWrobel]

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!

[@sarahallum1445]

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😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glendavertner8906]

Wish I had KZbin 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 KZbin 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]

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

[@glendavertner8906]

@@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 KZbin. 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.

[@ChristinaPoolie]

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]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jenerasmus1]

Wow! That's a brilliant idea!

[@kathynix6552]

For example?

[@ChristinaPoolie]

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

[@billscherer207]

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.

[@tacrewgirl]

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

[@laurafrey5244]

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

[@DJ-nh6wq]

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!

[@normanshadow1]

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

[@thelastminmom5251]

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

[@cbk1232]

I’m dehydrating raspberries. I bought a canning jar vacuum sealer too. I’m thinking about dehydrating my tomatoes into powder in canning jars

[@stephaniejean5983]

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.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I am glad you have found it helpful!!

[@gailpatterson4442]

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]

I’ve had them take 2-3 DAYS ! 😳😉

[@brendahone2509]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you too!

[@garygoldstein7815]

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

[@angeleroybroker]

Great video. Trying it for the first time. So glad I found your channel.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@syddlinden8966]

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.

[@prepperinireland2240]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GardenJensJourney]

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]

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]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you for clarifying!!

[@cherylhowker1792]

I’m new to dehydrating, only had the machine a few months. I live in the uk and have autism so need things explained clearly… have asked to join your fb group and new sub here. Hopefully I can learn how to preserve with the dehydrator foods that I will eat out of season. I like things like banana chips, and wanna try things like home made Chinese style seaweed- cabbage … I believe it’s dehydrated and got salt added to it. I hope lol. Thanks in advance for any help.

[@debdugar7512]

Very informative... I have tangerines dehydrating now. Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Wonderful!

[@tinaroderick1049]

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.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jenboyles5381]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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[@donnastormer9652]

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]

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

[@KimFsharpHarp]

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]

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

[@islandgal500]

I learned about using frozen veggies on this Channel and found 3 older bags when cleaning out my freezer. They had that protective ice around some parts and I thought they were too far gone unless I threw them in soups or stews. I rinsed the veggies off in a colander to get rid of the ice, patted them dry, and threw in dehydrator. They were given new life and I can actually eat them as a side dish after rehydrating. Can't believe the space I saved too as also have the jar vacuum kit to go with my FoodSaver. I inherited my large dehydrator from my parents and stored it for 3 years. What a waste of good dehydrating time! Next step will be dehydrating apples from my tree. Tried apple rings last year and they TOOK FOREVER and still at the rubbery stage - after days. This year I am going to cut them into little bits for easier dehydrating and storage into those jars to rehydrate and add to loaf cakes and muffins (and whatever else).

[@learnwithlillian8509]

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

[@marlesrowley4565]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

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]

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]

@@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!

[@KarenWiley-z5b]

I just purchased a convection gas range that has dehydrating button. I have never done this so I started looking for instruction on KZbin 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.

[@gloriamurley385]

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

[@sandyclaus2729]

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!!! ♡♡♡

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So nice of you

[@shawnamarcum3077]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Have fun! What's going in first?

[@shawnamarcum3077]

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

[@SVMSICE]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

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

[@lovecraftwithkatherine]

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

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

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]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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

[@simplisticthings]

Yeah no more fb for me either. But thank you for the information. Blessings.

[@rachelwar33]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You should!

[@user-tz5pv6ih7m]

I would like to thank you for this video and the tips you gave. I do have a mandolin and my adult daughter does a lot of work for me. I didn't know about the mesh gloves and upon hearing about them from you I just ordered 2 sets. I got one in extra large since I don't know how they fit and I'm assuming there is no stretch to the materials used. Thank you for this.🙂

[@adrumwhisperer]

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

[@tinasmith8151]

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.

[@BackcountryTreks]

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

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Have fun!

[@JANAlifestylevlogger]

can you please provide the examples of your dehydrated meals ?

[@1TsuNami]

This was a wonderful video! I gave up dehydrating out of frustration. Thank you. 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@Shackleford96]

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

[@sophiepoint6270]

My oven’s lowest setting 170 degrees F I’m trying anyway, very excited to see results!! Your explanations are very well detailed and reassuring.❤✌️

[@trudinotley4457]

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]

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]

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

[@rouxchat6033]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@CamarahAlisiha1221]

I absolutely love this video. It gives me so much confidence.

[@robbindohm3767]

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. 😔

[@1976mcfarlane]

That glove is a brilliant invention!!!!