Dehydrate Vegetables Easy Way...Dollar Tree Frozen Vegetables...Excalibur Dehydrator... FoodSaver

[@jregret123]

I do not go to Walmart often but recently purchased frozen veggies for about 58 cents a bag and put them into my used Excalibur dehydrator. They came out wonderfully.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Fantastic find, great work!

[@Jazbo777]

I got my dehydrator and did those mix vegetables Wowziers 5lbs of frozen vegetables became 1/2 of a mason jar full. This is awesome

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

One of the best hacks ever for dehydrating veggies, because they are already chopped and blanched. Learned this several years ago and frozen veggies on sale is a thrill for any of us seasoned preppers. These are a great addition to soups, which is the name of the game in a food crisis or emergency. This is the real gold. BTW, I store mine in mason jars with an oxygen absorber and make a label for the jar lid with the date. The humidity in the air can make them go soft again in no time, so I like to get them into mason jars ASAP.

[@AlaskaGranny]

I do not use oxygen absorbers with foods I dehydrate.

[@hollycalabro5442]

My Airfyer dehydrates worked great! Power XL.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Interesting.

[@gourdsbyjm]

I’ve been doing this and it’s fabulous. Also been learning how to powder vegetables.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice!

[@nikkig2912]

What is powdering vegetables & what’s it used for?

[@gourdsbyjm]

@@nikkig2912 I dehydrate vegetables then pulverize them with a blender or to really make it finer I use a coffee grinder. Reduces the amount of space required for storage plus can be added to other foods easily for nutritional value. Soups can be made. There are several videos about this available on KZbin.

[@marilynb.4482]

Regular mouth sealer will not seal for me. I stack an extra regular mouth lid on the lid to be vacuumed sealed and for some reason it will seal. The top lid will come right off most of the time but every once in a while they both will seal down. I just carefully pry off the top lid with a sharp pointed knife. So glad for this tip from the KZbin community.

[@AlaskaGranny]

I have problems with my regular mouth lid sealer, too.

[@marilynb.4482]

@@AlaskaGranny Just put 2 lids on and vacuum seal and the lid will seal to the jar.

[@thereal270]

Put one lid normal put the other upside down! Works I was ready to throw it out the wondow!

[@marilynb.4482]

@@thereal270 I'll try that, thanks!

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I love using frozen vegetables to dehydrate because most of the work is done for me. I'm so jealous that you have an Excalibur dehydrator it's one of my dreams to own one of those. I heard they are so nice to have and work beautifully. Although I'm not complaining I have 2 dehydrators the cottage is dehydrators the kind you just turn on and let it go. One was from a thrift store and I bought the other one on sale a long, long time ago. They still work and I'm very grateful for them they have helped me quite a long time. Hi Teddy.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, the Excalibur is nice. The best is having any type of dehydrator!

[@KellyS_77]

Keep your eye on Craigslist if it’s in your area. They show up there quite often. Craigslist is sort of like the classified section of the newspaper, but online :)

[@DisabledandPrepping]

@@KellyS_77 I have 2 dehydrators but they're one of those that you cite it and then wait. There's no settings it's just turn on and turn off that's why I like some of the newer ones like that's caliber they have settings for different things. But I never thought about checking craigslist for them that totally slipped my mind. Thank you for reminding me I will definitely check that out.

[@juliepoppe6294]

Good video! I have 3 bags of stir fry to dehydrate. I have issues with my small mouth sealer too!

[@AlaskaGranny]

I have been very pleased with the dehydrator.

[@juliepoppe6294]

@@AlaskaGranny me too!

[@thenubalicious]

I still need to dehydrate some vegetables for soup, we are having a hard time since my mom just passed. We took in her dog and are having a tough time financially. He started looking everywhere when Teddy barked ^_^ Great video , thank you. 😷💚🥫💧🐶🐱

[@kmiller6002]

I'm SO SORRY for your lose.... My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[@AlaskaGranny]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. You are in my prayers.

[@ladysparkle1576]

Sorry for your loss, sending prayers and healing hugs to your family. Heaven was missing an Angel. Blessings

[@gingerzelidon3573]

So sorry for your loss! May God provide you with peace and comfort as you go through the mourning process.

[@luckysmom884]

OMG Teddy is adorable!! Great video!!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks!

[@louiseeyahpaise795]

I just dehydrated a bag of corn, and they were piled high, they still dehydrated. Love my excalibur!!!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice results.

[@kmiller6002]

I LOVE using my dehydrator 💯💯💯. Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thank you so much.

[@korndogsmom]

I have had trouble with the regular size lids also.I thought I just bought a dud. I have several jars now. I am going to put them into quart mylar bags for longer term storage in buckets because I am running out of shelf space. I always shop the sales and then dump them and dry them. So glad to see other putting up.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, try stacking 2 lids with the vacuum sealer, then remove the top lid.

[@future.homesteader]

The proper way to condition dehydrated food is to put it into a SEALED airtight container for several days shaking the food each day while also checking to see if there's any signs of moisture or condensation inside the container.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for sharing.

[@VeilZuTun]

I was wondering if I could do this with my dehydrator because I have a tiny freezer. Useful to know, thanks.

[@mrsjkamp]

I love dehydrating. Thank you!!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Me too!!

[@suedalimonte7863]

Great advice. Thank you

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for watching.

[@zanniezanner6217]

I’m really enjoying your dehydrating videos. I’ve been dehydrating nonstop all week. Did Beets and some corn today.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice, how do beets dehydrate?

[@zanniezanner6217]

@@AlaskaGranny they did great! I bought the spirals which were already cut because I wanted to make beet powder and its way faster. I washed them really well, didnt need to blanch. Took about 6 hours on 130 degrees. Makes for some healthy powder to add to water, smoothies, and recipes. I'm not even a fan of beets but I like beet powder. I dehydrated mushrooms and grinded into powder I'm using that por in scrabbled eggs and my coffee. They sell expensive mushroom coffees so just saved some money.

[@gigis5017]

Just did this saw DT had bell pepper & onion mix frozen, we threw our in the FD though- longer term storage. That's the 1st time we saw that nice variety of frozen veggies at the DT- nice find. Thx AG

[@AlaskaGranny]

That is awesome!

[@zanniezanner6217]

The dollar tree announced that they are raising their prices! That’s how bad things are getting out there.

[@michaelprice2889]

This information really is helpful. Thank you.

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are welcome.

[@maxibake9323]

Cool. I've done Frozen mix veggies, & Fresh Mushrooms, Apple slices, Carrots, & Red Peppers. I've only had my Dehydrator a couple of weeks. 👍 Lol. Teddy the Moose siren. 🐕 My Vaccuum sealer doesn't do the jar thing. 😕 TFS, & take care everybody. ❤️🙂🐶

[@kmiller6002]

I've also taken some of my dehydrated mushrooms and ground into powder to add to meals when I want that flavor.

[@thenubalicious]

You can find the jar attachment on Amazon, I think she put a link in the description. If your sealer doesn't work it some people use hand pump brake bleeder pumps to seal dry goods with the lid, and there are other ways just research it first.

[@maxibake9323]

@@kmiller6002 Ooh yum, that's a good idea, might have to try that. I got 4 packs of 250g of ready sliced Mushrooms for 68p each, the whole Mushrooms were 89p per 250g pack, Love Aldis weekly Super 6 bargains. Take care of you and yours kmiller6002. 👍🤗❤🙂🐶

[@maxibake9323]

@@thenubalicious Yeah, mine hasn't got the hole for the tube. I've seen on Rain Country how to use a brake bleeder, I'll just have to find one. Been Vacuum sealing in Bags, only for a month or 2, & putting Oxygen absorbers in jars, this is pretty new to me, as you can probably tell. Lol. Take care of you and yours The NUBalicious. 👍🤗❤🙂🐶

[@kmiller6002]

@@thenubalicious Yes I use a brake bleeder and it works Great.

[@harperramsey1305]

Just subscribe . Saw your video on the Crider foods recall for the canned roast beef 2 of my 3 cans were bad . Thank you .

[@Dan-yw9sg]

Excellent suggestion to save additional veggies in the pantry for Winter months. Thank you AG!

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are so welcome!

[@kilroygirl7347]

Great advice as always AG!

[@AlaskaGranny]

I appreciate that.

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Nature, smiles at you. What a beautiful place. I am not sure,but for now, I don’t have a dehydrator, and I don’t think, I will get one. Thanks for sharing. 🙏👏❤️👍🐿🌟🍂🌻

[@AlaskaGranny]

Dehydrating is one option. If you don't grow a garden, you likely don't need one.

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

@@AlaskaGranny I thank u, for enlightening me. It really, made me feel better, and u r so encouraging. 🙏👏❤️👍🐿🍂🌟🌻🥰

[@homesteadjenz]

Little Teddy's so cute! Love the Moose of the last couple videos...This is very informative....

[@AlaskaGranny]

Glad you enjoy my Teddy and our animal neighbors.

[@homesteadjenz]

@@AlaskaGranny I really love all the nice short & extremely informative videos....but it IS a lot of fun to see Teddy and the Moose and other wildlife if it happens! I'm in Massachusetts but lived in the west most of my life. I always wanted to go to Alaska, but haven't yet. My very favorite food is Alaskan King Crab! LOL! Anyway, it's really a joy to watch you and thank you so much for taking the time to respond! Wonderful.

[@leannm1696]

I love this idea, thanks for everything you do, I appreciate it!

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

How long will these last in an airtight container? O2 absorber recommended or too much moisture? I just got the upgraded dehydro with the temp control so I will have two units with matching trays.

[@KellyS_77]

A trick for vacuum sealing the narrow mouth jars is to use two flats, the bottom one will seal (usually) and the top one will get stuck in the adapter..

[@Angel-nu7fm]

Thank you, AG. Can parchment or wax paper be used as a substitute for the excalibur sheets you used?

[@hollywinters5792]

On another video the lady said you can use parchment paper.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Great video ! God bless

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thank you!

[@shultzy1080]

Can I use bags or Mylar bags, with oxygen absorbers?

[@nikkig2912]

How long will they last in jars? Will they last longer in Mylar bc it’s darker?

[@jonathanboerema2872]

Your tell that moose teddy! 😆

[@tracyprince9605]

Very hard to find jars right now would it be a good idea to just use my vacuum sealer and put them in vacuum sealer bags?

[@AlaskaGranny]

That works well, too.

[@gingerzelidon3573]

Great demo, AG! Love it when you show us how to do these types of things. So important to learn to do them correctly! TFS!

[@AlaskaGranny]

I appreciate that.

[@jeng1589]

Such a useful video, I just got a dehydrator, and I have the vacuum sealer jar attachments too... can't wait to try this!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Wonderful!

[@bettyjoelauper]

Not every day you stop a video and say my dogs barking at a moose..well unless your Alaska granny. :) awesome

[@AlaskaGranny]

😁

[@rreuss9277]

I don't have a jar sealer. Can I use 02 absorbers?

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

Is it necessary to then place those canned veggies in a dark place?

[@jilladoni]

Can you dehydrated frozen fruit?

[@essaboselin5252]

Yep. I would use a sheet of parchment paper, as it tends to get very sticky. Sometimes things like blueberries are hard to get dry unless you prick or cut them to let the moisture out during the drying process.

[@crissykrissy9576]

Can you do this with a Presto dehydrator?

[@AlaskaGranny]

You can do this with any dehydrator. Follow the directions with your machine.

[@ethyna214]

Question: how long does dehydrated veggies last (shelf stability)? Also do they retain some of their nutrition value? And can you do this with fruit as well?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, they retain the nutritional value, and can be stored for several years. Yes, you can dehydrate fruit.

[@ethyna214]

@@AlaskaGranny thanks so much!

[@kellyshelly8370]

@@AlaskaGranny How can you tail if they are no longer any good to eat? Is there any outward appearance size that you may see after it’s been on the shelf for several years?

[@mitch5077]

What's the shelf life typically?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Several years.

[@bobdtoastie]

Do you put the ring back on with the dehydrated fruit and veg or leave it off as you do with cooked food? New to canning here in uk.

[@michaelprice2889]

How long does the freeze dried vegetables last in the jars? Is it similar to the shelf life of the Mylar freeze dried food one can purchase from the different survival emergency food companies?

[@AlaskaGranny]

They last several years. Commercially packed emergency food will last longer.

[@michaelprice2889]

@@AlaskaGranny Thank you so much for this information. I have seen freeze driers that cost approximately $2500 and this looks like a more affordable option. You made my day!

[@AlaskaGranny]

@@michaelprice2889 These are dehydrated, not the same as freeze dried. Yes, dehydrators are much more affordable.

[@michaelprice2889]

@@AlaskaGranny Thanks for the clarification.

[@ladysparkle1576]

Thanks for this great information..Great video as always. Stay safe.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks 👍

[@abou8963]

Did you hear the official news today? Dollar Tree may sell items more than $1.00;because CUSTOMERS ASKED THEM TO CARRY MORE ITEMS... 😕 😕

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, this has been coming for a while.

[@laurareynolds6015]

It is because of inflation. At my store in Illinois they expect to only go up .25 cents or under.

[@MichaelR58]

Good tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks, blessings to you, too!

[@abou8963]

Mountain House announced shortages in cans for their products. Prep like you won't be able to shop the next 6 months. Then continue the habit.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Wow, thanks for the information.

[@ravenlaughs9757]

Where did you find a dollar tree in Alaska?

[@AlaskaGranny]

There are no Dollar Tree stores in Alaska. I state in my videos that I visit Dollar Tree when I travel to the Lower 48.

[@jmom687]

Jars are so expensive in Ireland...can we vacume seal in bags for the same result?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, if you have sturdy bags. Do you have jars to reuse?

[@jeannehogue726]

I always put a lid on the jars when conditioning, otherwise the stuff picks up moisture from the air. I did zucchini chips this summer and they were great for about an hour, but I left them uncovered on the counter to snack on and within a couple hours they were soft and gross. I ended up pitching them since I had already washed and stored my dehydrator. I love dehydrating the mixed veggies and peas and carrots. They come back to life great. I haven't done broccoli. I've heard it comes back tough when rehydrated.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Perhaps you live in a very humid area.

[@robynparker891]

When I'm conditioning my foods if find any that concern me I have been putting them in the oven for a hour onthe lowest temp possible. This completes the drying process ans they are then good to be vacuum sealed in a jar

[@steveplays5408]

Prepping for survival with the doller store food ahhhhahhhhahhh. This is great. Just eat the grass.

[@jmj8756]

After sealed in the jar, what would be the shelf life?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Several years.

[@genitori3144]

Question from a newbie, is it necessary to use the lid vacuum thing when placing the dehydrated veg in jars? Thanks in advance.

[@AlaskaGranny]

No, you can just put on the lid.

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

I opted to use an oxygen absorber, but just to be overly cautious. 🙂

[@evelynrogers7145]

Can you keep them in the jars without the vacuum sealer?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes.

[@patriciaaddison7686]

How long will they keep without vacuum seal

[@gelignite664]

Great clip AG. I have already done this but wasnt aware of leaving the dehydrated veggies out in open air for a few days, on a further topic of this., after placing in a mylar bag. What is the best way to mark the bag for long term. Do sharpie markers wear off over time? If using a label on the bag, does the label glue have any long term affect on the mylar? Cheers and Beers from Down Under. 😁

[@AlaskaGranny]

Sharpie marker should work. Run your hand over it, if it smears, cover it with clear tape.

[@melissa2957-mc]

I'm new to your channel. Have you dehydrated eggs? can you or have you done a video on it?

[@tonijurkones9797]

Hello 👋

[@christinewilcox7080]

Could you store in mylar bags with an oxygen absorber?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes to mylar, no to oxygen absorbers.

[@The831Z]

What's the difference of dehydration and freeze dry food?

[@essaboselin5252]

A lot! Dehydrated food is just air-dried to remove some of the moisture. It extends the shelf-life depending on how dry you get the food, but the food has a definite change in texture that isn't restored when soaked in water again. A freeze drier is a lot more complicated. Water can't exist as a liquid in a vacuum. The freeze drier will freeze the food to well below zero, then it creates a powerful vacuum. (Far more than a Food Saver or anything like that.) Once that's done, it heats up the trays so the ice crystals start to melt. Since water can't exist as a liquid in those conditions, it immediately sublimates to a vapor and is sucked out of the machine. Freeze dried food has zero moisture left in it. Stored properly, it will last for decades. It rehydrates back to its original state almost perfectly.

[@The831Z]

@@essaboselin5252 thanks. Do you know any inexpensive freeze dryers? I know they cost a lot

[@timshel011]

I like Teddy. He'll tell when the goons come around ..

[@AlaskaGranny]

Teddy is always on the alert!

[@mrjoseph9827]

How long do they last?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Several years.

[@abou8963]

And tomorrow, Oct. 1st, they just announced higher postal rates and longer shipping times.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Everything is going up!!

[@jfcrow1]

You should get a freeze drier.

[@AlaskaGranny]

I can buy a lot of food for $2700 dollars.

[@jfcrow1]

@@AlaskaGranny Same reason I do not have one! Would love to have one though.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

I did the math. Given how much protein I need for the household to last two years including the furrbabies, and the ever increasing prices, the upfront investment in the freeze drier worked out. Our friend Rudy did the math as well and came to the same conclusion. I share my open space with friends who are unable to make the purchase so they too can be prepared.

[@vexingrose]

I would love to have this type of dehydrator but it is too cost prohibitive for me.

[@pamanderson1417]

Check your thrift stores. I have an American Harvest dehydrator from the 70s that still works fine and have seen them cheap at thrift stores.

[@marcymoran6481]

Mine was a Christmas gift from last year, it’s a Dash and I looked it up on Amazon. It’s priced at $39. Has 5 collapsible trays, but no mesh accessories; that’s why I searched it. It does the job! Purposeful Pantry channel does nothing but dehydrate-lots of learning from Darcy! Mr Tom from “southbama” or something like it for his channel does potato slices and they turn out better than the dried slices in a boxed scalloped potatoes product. He has a one temperature old Mr Coffee dehydrator that was his dad’s. Works great!

[@vexingrose]

@@marcymoran6481 Thank you so much for your comment. An excalibur dehydrator like she is speaking of is around $200.00 at the cheapest. I should have said that brand specifically. 😁

[@vexingrose]

@@pamanderson1417 Thank you so much for your comment. An excalibur dehydrator like she is speaking of is around $200.00 at the cheapest. I should have said that brand specifically. 😁

[@essaboselin5252]

Pick up an inexpensive one from Walmart or other discount store. The Excalibur is nice because of its size and because the fan is at the back, but a cheap dehydrator works as well.

[@d.watson7643]

🥰💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓👍💓

[@amryan7571]

Gross why would you waste your time? No nutritional value at all.

[@thenubalicious]

Better than starving from no food at all

[@kmiller6002]

You loose more nutrients when canning food because of the High temperature.... 250* vs 125*.... But we still can our food. And in all honesty you really don't loose that much anyway. God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[@essaboselin5252]

And you're not wasting your time demonstrating your ignorance? Why are you on this channel if you don't understand the basics of food preservation?

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

When you get hungry enough, you will eat tree bark and grass. If you think I'm kidding, just fast for 30 days and THEN tell me I'm wrong.

[@AlaskaGranny]

A M Ryan What is gross about dehydrating vegetables? Do the research on nutritional value of fresh, frozen, canned, dehydrated vegetables.