8 Food Dehydrating Tips Every Beginner Should Know!

These helpful food dehydrating tips will help you be more successful at learning to dehydrate and using your dehydrated foods. Many are not often explained well in books and websites, and I want to make sure you understand all the ins and outs of dehydrating!
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[@gabbyofmilton]

78 year old man, been canning and dehydrating for 50 - 55 years and still love watching you.

[@tanyapayzant5261]

I’ve been looking for a “go to” person for dehydrating. I just found you!😀🇨🇦

[@lionheart830]

Thanks Darcy! This is wonderful advice for all of us, not just the newbies. Reminders are always welcome in our house!

[@maureenpalmquist08]

Im a newbie in dehydrating. As I write this I am using the dehydrating setting on my oven to dry apple slices. It's my first dehydrate and im a little surprised at how noisy it is. I like the way you presented this in layman's terms without any distracting music. Thank you.

[@teeser2436]

Darcy your my go to gal when I have questions about dehydrating. I feel safe in your knowledge.❤️❤️

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Happy to help in any way I can!

[@sherylhumberger5417]

Very informative. I had to learn this. Sometimes things have to dry 15 hours. Like you commented on I bought a 47.00 dehydrator and believe me it has paid for itself over and over. So I might have to let things in longer so what. It doesn't hurt anything. I had alot of peppers last year. I made 5 batches of relish. Made pepper soup, stuffed peppers and fried potatoes with peppers and onions. And anything else to use them. But I wouldn't do it any different now. Love it. No waste of food. Thanks for sharing. With I new this stuff but I learned.

[@wendyford2252]

I have just bought a dehydrator and have no idea how to use it but I am going to learn. I live alone and waste so much food because I can’t eat it in time. Eggs are often wasted. Now I will dehydrate and store in my storage foods. I found your channel and am looking forward to learning alongside your teaching. I also started gardening for the first time too. Who says you’re too old to learn ? Good way to use my time in retirement.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ona4cmWqZ713a68si=tMpLmlDztOfmiEb6

[@happy2cya70]

Thanks so much! You are my very trusted go to dehydrating guru! God Bless!

[@tammyohlsson7966]

I love north of Houston. It’s so humid here, it takes me almost twice the recommended time to dry. Thought I was doing something wrong. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Blessings!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Yes I live in SW Louisiana only about an hour from Texas border. Humidity here is insane. So I totally understand.

[@selahrising]

I live on a small island and it’s so humid I thought I I had done something wrong or my dehydrator was broken when it took twice as long to

[@nadjagatlin7880]

You were the first content creator I came across about dehydration. I have come to trust your content and advice more than anyone’s. In regards to your first tip, it has been the most impactful to my success and motivation to dehydrate.

[@loraann54fi10]

I just found this channel, and I stopped on it because I thought for a second it was my best friend in the whole wide world of 35 years. Not only does Darcy look like her but sounds and acts the same. After watching some of the videos, I see she is just as wise and helpful too. I bought a dehydrator about five years ago. I messed around with it for a couple of weeks and then I bought a house that needed a lot of work so I put it on a shelf in the basement. One of sons was looking for something down there and reminded me I had a dehydrator, and if I wasn't ever going to use it, he would take it. I told him to bring it upstairs for me and I would get the stupid thing figured out. So, here I am trying to get this process figured out before my son kidnaps my dehydrator.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I hope you find some fun projects that you do love to do!!!

[@Toothsluth]

You have inspired me to get going! I have watched your videos then took the plunge and bought a cosori. I haven’t used it yet but am very excited to start. I want to Thank you so very much! I don’t think you realize how many of us you have inspired all over the globe. I am truly grateful for helping a newbie like me. Have a fantastic day and keep up the fantastic work!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I challenge you to put something in this week!! You can do it!

[@trishaporte]

I did the same thing over a year ago and procrastinated after getting it. I searched for “times and temperatures” on the internet and all contributors seemed to vary, and I didn’t want to screw up, after all this produce was from my garden!!!! Guess what? If you go by Darcy’s “guidelines”, for times and temperatures they will only vary slightly! If no produce from your garden right now, try dehydrating a bag of frozen veggies!! I look forward to your many successes! (I got a Consori as well!!)

[@Tasty4339]

As someone whose new to dehydrating your tips are invaluable. Thank you so much!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@lauramccament1381]

Love you Darcy! You are such an inspiration. You give such clear, practical, honest advice! I greatly appreciate that you always answer questions very promptly! I am a newbie, you have given me so much confidence and such fabulous accurate advice. Thanks so much, God bless! Looking forward to the "Food Preservation Chat"! 😁😃😋

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

YAY! I hope everyone can make it - it's going to be great!!

[@kbjerke]

Love that little hand held vacuum sealer!!! Thanks, Darcy!! ❤

[@earleencadwell8373]

Your are my dehydrating BFF. Love watching your videos.

[@mommakimmins5554]

This will help me oven dry my herbs so I can make home grown teas. Adding dried orange slices sounds like a great idea too

[@jeankubicek]

Thank you, Darcy, for all the work you have done with dehydrating. You inspired me to do more with my preserving and have enjoyed the benefits over the past several years. Thank you!❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Wonderful!

[@MilenaPhillips]

I have been thinking about dehydrating for a couple of months now and I am so glat you are here to guide me through this. I think I am ready to buy my dehydrator! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can do it!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Love any information from you Darcy. Learned from you for quite a few years now. Frozen mixed vegetables come from the store straight to my dehydrator.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Easiest project ever!

[@patty9265]

Thanks for those tips for beginners.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hey - sometimes us oldies need some refreshing, too!

[@marking-time-gardens]

Great tips and reminders! Appreciate all of your videos! Blessings on your day Kiddo!🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

[@joanies6778]

Excellent tips! I am getting ready to make homemade dog treats and plan to dehydrate them to last longer. Also needed tips that apply to camping trips. I am buying one of those hand held sealers because that will come in handy for resealing foods during camping trips, too. Thank you.

[@BinfordMJ]

That timer is the first thing I learned when I started dehydrating a month ago. Some things go quick, others not so much. Thanks for the information.

[@wuichong]

Oh my goodness, your video is so to the point with very simple language with no fancy jargons. Truly appreciate of your simple sharing and advises, I am interested into dehydrating because I want to explore more possibility of my meal option during hiking and camping. Again thank you for your videos.

[@caronwilliams7882]

Great video! Thanks Darcy.

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Thank you, Darcy. You are my go-to for dehydrating.

[@sueelliott3206]

Thanks for sharing all of this wonderful information!

[@debbiesykes5491]

Thank you for these tips and advice. I love to dehydrate foods for my pantry and for the easy way to use them.

[@blackrock5749]

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO! Thank you

[@6030jdr]

Just getting started! Great info, thank you

[@cps7915]

You're fantastic! So helpful and real. I appreciate it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patwilliamson4701]

Very informative, thank you!

[@JenB.188]

This is a great video. I remember finding your videos when I first started dehydrating and how I needed all of your tricks and tips.

[@ThomasM122333]

Thank you, Great advice.

[@lindahamilton3520]

Thanks Darcy. I've been watching for awhile. Great reminders.

[@debibreul7820]

Thank you Darcy for sharing all your knowledge. Definitely my goto BFF for dehydrating.

[@annaborg5662]

Thank you so much Darcy, you're so knowledgeable and love the way you explain things

[@suemoo22]

Hi, I just got my first dehydrator, I’m ready to learn how!❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You've come to the right place!

[@marygallagher3428]

Great tips! BTW, I just saw that Discount Mylar Bags are carrying slow-acting Oxygen absorbers. So, if using those, you don't have to rush when packing your jars with the dehydrated foods, and it is much less likely that left-over Oxygen absorber will get "Used up" due to exposure to air before you can reseal the package they came in or transfer them to an airtight container.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for the info! I'm still not a fan - they are just fussier than anything I want to use. But those with mylar will have a great new tool!

[@pamskinner9490]

Wow Darcy! You are good! You're practical, easy to understand, andshare what we all really need to know! Thank you so much!!!

[@pamelapollock7330]

Excellent information thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@dianevessels2632]

Thank you I’m totally new to this. I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything to me. Good job!

[@cherylrowling3339]

Good tips, thanks!

[@cher4705]

Good advice, thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@2uhon]

Just found you and I’m hooked. Totally bingeing all your videos. Learning to dehydrate for my backpacking trips. Thanks so much!

[@thetinyshinylife]

Another fantastic video. Thank you from a newbie dehydrator 🥰

[@jademarie7087]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! I'm new to dehydrating, and your videos are so informative. Thank you!! ❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@katmagfoto]

Wow! Thanks! These tips are awesome for beginners! You blew my mind with the jar vacuum sealer!🤯🤩

[@deborahwoods2361]

Thank you! 💜

[@janicenatale6188]

You’re the best ever thank you.

[@laurieflores2758]

Thank you Hun 😊...

[@user-jx9qv5in9l]

You are so creative and have such good ideas!

[@mackenzieshelleyleejohnsto9744]

Darcy thank you!!!

[@tamiboelter5491]

exactly the information I was needing!! Thank you! New sub...

[@fabricdragon]

thank you! shared to my friends!

[@georgiabelle3717]

I appreciate your comments about cooking and seasoning.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it helped!

[@susantelchik5986]

Darcy, your videos have been so inspirational. You gave me confidence to get started. I even purchased a Cosori because it was so enjoyable. I still use my smaller dehydrator, too. You were the only one who spoke about conditioning. I am so very thankful I found your channel.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

And I'm thankful you're here, too!

[@katrinaDS]

Amazing tips ❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

TY!

[@lindachandler2293]

Loved the 3 way live today.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I really liked your information and knowledge. I appreciate, you and what you offer. I got a dehydrator for Christmas and am new to it. I used to have a round one that I dried some stuff. I am excited to used my new one. I just subscribed and willl be perusing your Chanel!

[@oldwomanC6]

This is one of your best videos ever.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks!

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

I have a flat nosed pair of pliers by my dehydrator. To test a piece after it’s cooled I put it between a piece of kitchen paper an squeeze. If nothing shows up on the paper - it’s dry

[@MrK-ti5lt]

Great info! I'm subscribing now : ) Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks and welcome

[@karencrowe9466]

I have just started dehydrating and recently found you and find your videos really helpful. Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm glad you have found it helpful! Let me know if you have questions!

[@karencrowe9466]

Will do!

[@brendacushing5907]

Thank you!😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome 😊

[@southwesthomestead1234]

Did 10 lbs of blood orange slices this week and they took a full 3 days to fully dry at 110 degree’s . Thank you for sharing your thoughts on O2 absorber’s. I have wasted so many before I fully understood how to keep them air sealed. I only use them in my five gallon buckets of food that I will not be using in the next 3-6 months. Lots of good information in this video!

[@kimg5784]

Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@kristinasportal]

Thank you

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome

[@homesteadmccoy]

Excellent tips Darcy! My dehydrator doesn't have a timer on it so I don't understand why people take things out just because the "time"is up. It's dry when it's dry.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Because that's what the books say...and unfortunately, it rarely works for everyone that way.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I'm new to you Darcy. Caron wms told me about you. I'm wanting to learn to dehydrate. I'm binge watching your videos to learn. Ty.

[@victoriaschell2225]

love your channel

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm glad you're finding it helpful!

[@laurabox7919]

I bought myself my first dehydrator. It was a round, 5 try Cassouri, which I used for over a year. For Christmas, my gut gave me a large 10 tray, Cassouri. I haven't been able to use it yet because we are getting ready to move out of California to the middle of the USA. My favorite thing to do is buy cheap canned beans, rinse them, and then I have instant beans!! I'm going to tray pasta next, following your video!!! Thank you, Darcy!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Have fun!

[@gingram110]

Thanks to you, I learned tip #1 a while ago. The dehydrator I bought during the pandemic was taking forever to dry things and I didn’t know why until you talked about wattage. Sure enough, my machine was very low wattage. I recently bought the Cosori you recommended and now the biggest problem is figuring out where to put it because it’s bigger. For now, it lives on the floor while I ponder what to do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Well if you're like me....put it on top of your clothes dryer ;)

[@sherriruiz339]

Thank you for the tips. Your awesome..Sherri-Payette Idaho

[@GrandmaGingersFarm]

👍 Thankyou. May YAH Bless

[@bettinaaugustin3847]

Dankeschön ❤

[@sallypocoi5528]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM. when dehydrating eggplant is it better to roughly dice or thinly slice 1/4 inch thick ,

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Depends on how you plan on using it after..neither is better than the other - it's how you'll use it.

[@tucker2074]

Thankyou

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You’re welcome 😊

[@paulamader5655]

Thank you. ❤ how do you keep your oranges and lemons from turning brown when you dehydrate them?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Lower the temperature.

[@stormgirl4881]

That's awesome you are always on top of it and I appreciate your knowledge I got you are my go-to nobody else. Question I bought a couple bags of granola mix you know the dried fruits and nuts from Walmart about 3 years ago and put it in a vacuum sealed jar and also some sunflower seeds and regular nuts. Is there anything I should be concerned about because it's been awhile besides going rancid or is there any oil or anything in the type of stuff I vacuum sealed that could bring on bacteria?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You'll know if it's gone rancid. Granola generaly shouldn't be stored that long, but rancidity is a smell and a taste.

[@jojow8416]

Thank you for all that you provide here. I truly appreciate your time and knowledge. QUESTION: When I purchase dried mangoes they are still soft so I often dehydrate them further but they never seem to dry to the crack stage. Is there anything I can do to preserve them better?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No, because they've had chemicals/sugars added to them to keep them soft. You won't get that hard dry stage for storage -but they are preserved. Would I try to keep them for 3 years? No...but they are shelf stable.

[@jojow8416]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you so much for your quick response. the ones that I purchase are organic and unsweetened and it is a shame that they do not consider the chemical that keeps them soft as harmful.

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

"dehydrating BFF" ... thanks, for the info and for being my bff, i could really use one . lol

[@buckonono7996]

Thank you Darcy for the video and great advice. We bought a freeze dryer last year and love it. I am wondering if there is any food that is better dehydrated than freeze dried? I find I have stopped dehydrating things and use the freeze dryer for everything. Am I making a mistake?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It has to be what you prefer, in the end. I don't like freeze dried tomato slices or mushrooms. Some fruits do better dried than freeze dried. But in the end, it will be the experience YOU have that helps you determine what you like best.

[@buckonono7996]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you!

[@alm0225]

Hi Darcy, Great job on the very helpful KZbin channel!! I have a question about storage. First off, my goal here is LONG TERM STORAGE. I have chosen the vacuum sealing route for storage. I have purchased the Bonsen Kitchen VS2100 for this task. The Dehydrator I have purchased is the COSORI 6 shelf and it’s great. I’ve seen you use it and that helped my decision for that purchase! I understand the Mylar bags are great and I have some 5MIL thick bags. The vacuum sealer I have doesn’t seem to really suck out the air at all. I would imagine it’s because of the thickness of the bags. I have also purchased a few 50ft rolls of the very thin vacuum seal bags that work great with the vacuum sealer. What I have been doing is sealing everything in the thin bags with the oxygen absorbers, and then sealing those in the Mylar bags. Is this a waste of time? I feel like putting the food loosely in the Mylar bag which has NOT effectively been vacuum sealed (even with a few oxygen absorbers) will not be the proper way. Do you have any thoughts? Thank you very much for your time Darcy, I appreciate it. Have a great day! -Adam Mattson - Milwaukee, WI

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Dehydrated foods have an optimal shelf life of about two years. You may get longer with starchier/heartier vegetables and less time with more delicate or with fruits. So make that your starting point. Know that it can begin to break down in nutrients and flavor even with vacuum storage - so it will be a your mileage may vary and test things out. Mylar bags are not mean to be vacuum sealed with a machine. If you want the 'vacuum effect' you use an O2 absorber, then heat seal the opening which you can do with many vacuum sealers. There are some mylar bags with a ribbed inner that vacuum seal better, or you can look up the hack on youtube to cut a bag to piece together a way to vacuum seal another. You are wasting material to do both plastic and mylar. It IS being vacuum sealed for storage with O2 absorbers because they remove the oxygen (nothing else) which is the thing that is detrimental to your storage. So while you don't have a vacuum seal like a machine, you've still removed the issue. You're good.

[@julianfarquhar]

Would you have a video about drying flavoured salts?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I think I remember there is one in the middle of a tutorial video - jalapeno salt, I believe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWOoiqyilN-Ml7ssi=Gr6MO4JFLgC-bD0C

[@julianfarquhar]

@@ThePurposefulPantry You are awesome thanks so much. I am making smoked salts which entails making a wet sugar like texture with liquid smoke. Then I dry out the smoke flavoured salt till it is completely dry in the Oven. Voila smoked salt. However it can take ages. I was thinking of a dehydrator. But those discs you have appear to have holes in them and the salt would fall through. How would it work if I used non porous paper, or covered the disc with waxed paper in the dehydrator to stop the grains falling through. Would it work? Or would you by chance have another perspective on drying very small granules? Thank you

[@rebeccawoosley8241]

Ms Marcie. I bought the hand-held vacuum sealer you recommended. It worked fine for a while. Now it's not working. It will seal, then a few hours later they will pop open. There's nothing wrong with lid, glass jar lip, and the vacuum sealer is fully charged. Using double lids doesn't work either. Item too old to return. Anything you can recommend trying would be appreciated.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

If it seals for a while, it sounds more like either you might not be wiping the rims, or you aren't allowing it to work long enough.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

And you might try a different brand of lid or change the lids to see what happens. Warm them up a bit, dry off fully, and see if that helps.

[@donnalovintexas8760]

Maybe try warming up the lid seal a little with a hairdryer. That way, there is no need to make sure it is dryed off well.

[@Thomsonx]

Thanks for this, We have a hard time getting things completely dry. At the point now where we realize the reference times are not long enough. Do you have any opinions on temperatures?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Just keep drying. Stop paying attention to that time. Dry things until they are dry. Go by the standard temps.

[@dennisworkman3287]

Darcy I am old man and bought a dehydrator so look for all beginner tips. After prep has completed can everything be put in vacuum sealed bags. Probably mostly soups with meat and done for meal size for easy meals. Can this then be put on shelf or are there things should put in freezer? Thanks look forward to more beginner videos!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Vacuum seal bags aren't always reliable because dehdyrated foods can have really sharp edges that can cause micropunctures in the plastic. If you don't want to use jars, mylar bags are a better option. The only thing that should go in the freezer are uncured meats or any fatty product you decided to dry like cheese.

[@triciahenderson4006]

can u recommend a dehydrator also do you need a pulverizer

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

www.thepurposefulpantry.com/tips-for-buying-a-dehydrator/ Do - you don't need one, but it may be helpful to you down the road.

[@EchoesOfAnAngel]

Darcy, Thank you for your tips they are very beneficial! Is there ever a limit to how many times you can take product off the dehydrator, let it cool and seems to be dry only to discover it is sticky after the cooling process or simply does not snap? What if this happens a few times with the same batch of product. I live in a moist area close to the ocean and seem to have this problem repeatedly and some times end up with gray fuzzy on my product after a few weeks and throw it all out. Could it be that it has gotten dry but moisture has been reintroduced ? thanks in advanced

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No limit as long as you aren't seeing mold and it isn't old. And yes, that is mold - introduced every time you open a jar to get something out, aren't drying fully, or are letting things all sit out too long to cool before testing. Just take out a few samples to cool for 5 min and test. Use moisture absorbers in your containers to store.

[@cmkrebs3791]

Is there a particular book you would recommend for a new homesteader getting started dehydrating? Thanks so much!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

www.thepurposefulpantry.com/best-dehydrating-books/

[@randombrandum1789]

Would love to know when fresh figs from the tree are done enough to keep long term. The ones in the grocery store always look different with different texture than I end up with.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Many times it's because they use sugars and preservatives to keep them 'softer', which is something we can't do at home. Dry until they are very dry for storage. You can always let them sit a bit to get softer if you prefer that, or store soft ones in the freezer.

[@randombrandum1789]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you!

[@user-xl9cn7hp4f]

I grow my own parsley, basil, rosemary ect and dehydrate them , i have used the hand held vacuum sealer should I also put in an oxygen absorber.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

no

[@user-xl9cn7hp4f]

Thank you so much@@ThePurposefulPantry

[@sheliaheverin8822]

So, my question is regarding raw egg in homemade egg noodles. Are they shelf stable dry or dehydrated? I've heard some say they are and some say they are not. I trust you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Safest food handling is to cook them first before dehydrating, and they will last as long as they will last because of the fats. Likely not as long as simple noodles, but likely a long time - your mileage will always vary.

[@sheliaheverin8822]

@@ThePurposefulPantry, thank you.

[@therazma]

New to dehydrating and wanted to know is it possible to dehydrate eggs for long term storage?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Possible, but not recommended by the safe food standards of the National Center for Home Food Preservation. But read up here, and decide for yourself: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/how-to-preserve-eggs/

[@dianecampbell4301]

Should I use air sealer when conditioning or after before storage

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Never use anything while conditioning.

[@dianecampbell4301]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you🙂

[@pamlynch1862]

Can I put a moisture absorber & an oxygen absorber in a Mylar bag to store my veggies or fruit for long term storage (years?)

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

O2. Don't use both.

[@viveviveka2651]

What do you think about vacuum bagging?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't for dehydrated foods. But if it's what you need for storage space, go for it - just know that some dehydrated foods get really sharp edges that can cause punctures in the bags, so wrap in paper towels or parchment paper or a paper bag before sealing.

[@viveviveka2651]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks for that 👍

[@aperson1181]

do you have links for the liners you're using?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Always a link to my Amazon storefront in the description box. Look under Dehydrating Accessories: www.amazon.com/shop/thepurposefulpantry

[@aperson1181]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you