Dehydrating Onions 3 Ways: Caramelized, Minced & Powdered

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[@cheryl6716]

You are such a wealth of information, tips, tricks and hacks for users. Thank you for sharing so much information! 🥰

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! I appreciate that😁

[@melissalambert7615]

Don't have a dehydrator but have done pretty well air drying and finishing in the oven. I have the original Ninja and it has two sizes of containers. The smaller one, about a cup, is better for a lot of things. When I was younger we'd put rice in with the table saltshaker to keep the salt from clumping. Like the idea of putting the blended ones back in a warm onion. Hi from Oregon.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yes! I’ve done beef jerky in the oven and also fruit roll ups. We did the rice in the salt too😁

[@Kayenne54]

Thank you so much. My partner isn't a fan of onion, but prefers it caramelized, so this is ideal! (And I like the other ways too).

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

That’s great! You’re going to love how good they taste😁

[@cindysmith3224]

I found my bag holders at Menards a few years ago. Thank you for the video.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Oh nice!😁

[@jacquiesuper2200]

I love those holders. I use them a lot. I had a dehydrator just like yours I got at a thrift store. It worked just fine but did buy a Corsica. Not sure that’s how u spell it but it’s square with the fan in the back. Used it all summer with my harvest from garden. Love it. Wasn’t too expensive. Made onion powder and garlic powder. Yummie

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I use them a lot too! I will definitely be upgrading at some point😁

[@shirleylaboy603]

Hi Tammy, I used to dehydrate when my kids were young and still at home. Thank you for sharing. 🙂❤️

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you for watching😁

[@angelzhomestead]

I use the skins for health water. Boil skins in water to cover by 1/2 inch, for 20 min(or until water turns a medium golden color)

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

That sounds interesting! I've never heard of that before😁

[@vfromid2186]

I have a dehydrator in the garage for doing fresh onions. Less fumigation of the house! After we get them out, we proof them at 250F until they just start to get a little golden and pulse them to get the size we want. Adds a wonderful sweet note to the final product.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’m going to have to try that!😁

[@stitchinggirl]

I'm going to do leeks tomorrow. I had to purchase 3 at once. I wanted leek potato soup with bacon.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Sounds delicious!😁

[@amybenner7127]

Very interesting. I think I might try one or two of these. Have you ever tried making your own Stove Top stuffing mix? I have really been loving your videos! Thank you for doing them.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Homemade stovetop is on my list😁

[@sandralockard1401]

Cosori is a good dehydrator

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I will check it out😁

[@RebeccaHayden-g1o]

I bought two Cosori dehydrators so I can dehydrate different vegetables all at one time.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ I’ll end up there at some point lol😁

[@pamp5797]

Use a jelly jar to cover the hole makes it so no food goes in the middle. And if you have a vacuum sealer they will last a very long time.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’m gonna try the jar! I do vacuum seal mine😁

[@trudepettigrew7339]

How neat. I could eat the whole batch of the caramelized onions right from the pot. I don't have a dehydrator. I may to check them out.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I know, they are so good! You could try drying them in the oven if you don’t have a dehydrator.🙂

[@Pammy_Yolo]

Ty for the recipe Tammy! ❤️

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You're welcome!😊

[@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767]

Shalom / peace. I had never thought to dehydrate caramelised onions! This is fantastic because to get the onions to a perfect caramelisation, takes 45 minutes- an hour and lots of babysitting! Thank you ma’am.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I'm glad you found it helpful! They’re so good! 😁

[@cathyrandolph7135]

I love dehydrating! Great video. I found your channel through your sister’s channel. 😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I love that! I have the best sister ever! Welcome to the family!😁

[@ruthannmurphy3390]

I put a small tea cup over the hole in the trays while I am loading the trays.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

That’s a great idea!😁

[@cindymoore9096]

I do the same but with a little sauce dish. =)

[@dorothymccomb2244]

I dehydrate frozen onions, which for some reason don't give the "tear gas" result. I can get about one bag per dehydrator tray. I also have one with round trays, so to keep them from falling down the hole, I just cover the hole with a jar lid while I'm putting the onions on the tray.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Lol I’ve done frozen as well…onions and other veggies. Great idea about the jar lid😁

[@cherikruger784]

Loved this video, and your dehydrator seems perfect for me. The other day, I was prepping dinner and I needed Condensed French Onion soup. I thought I had some but, nope. So I made my own! It was so easy and it did make 10.5 oz can of it, just what I needed!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Oh that sounds great! 😁

[@tarrabueche4922]

If you put a small canning jar over the crnter if te dehidrater tray it will keep things from going in the hole and they are easyer to put your stuff on them.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’ll have to try that!😁

[@Ididitonce]

I'm reaching through the screen trying to get those caramelized onions😂.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

They’re so good!😁

[@betha8761]

Thank you 😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You're welcome!😊

[@sdarnell8631]

Thank you! I use a lot of onion powder in everything so I need to try this. I just got a dehydrator. I am learning. I know at one point you said you were going to show how to dehydrate cheese. I would love to see that. Thanks again!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’ll definitely have to do a cheese video soon! 😁

[@dawnhill2508]

I dehydrate all the time! Cheaper than trying to buy a freeze dryer. It doesnt take as much of the powder that you make yourself in recipes. I learned a lesson with garlic

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Very true!😁

[@sonniecampbell1788]

Great video Tammy. Good info

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you!😁

[@marygrott8095]

I LOVE carmelized dehydrated onions! That is the only way I make them. And I save some to powder up for garlic powder. Insanely good! I can't keep up with them because I use them in everything!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

They're so good in everything!😁😁

[@lmorter7867]

I dehydrated onions inside the house all of our eye were watering for the day lol. Now I do them outside.

[@libbylauderdale1382]

I did the same thing. 😂 Now I do mine outside, also.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Oh no😂 Mine weren’t bad, but it was small batches😁

[@lmorter7867]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest It also depends on the kind of onion. Sweet onions are as bad. I also do my garlic outside because it can really smell up the whole house.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ I’m definitely gonna keep that in mind😁

[@karleedu]

Dehydrating is so much fun! I've done onions, mushrooms, beans and all kinds of vegies and even pasta! I live in a national forest, so if the power goes out all I need to do is boil some water on my propane burner.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

That's awesome! It's nice to be prepared!😁

[@traceyschuster7067]

Great video!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks!😁

[@2Tone-x8h]

A quick explanation of why ground spices lose their flavor faster than whole spices. Think about a block of cheese. It has six sides exposed to air. If you cut that block in half the cheese now has twelve sides exposed to air and dries out quicker. Ground spices have many sides exposed to air causing the essential oils to dry out faster meaning it taste less flavorful. The more exposed sides the quicker the loss of flavor. That was longer than I wanted to be but I hope it makes sense.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks for that info! Makes total sense!😁

[@2Tone-x8h]

@ my pleasure and thanks for making life a little more bearable (and funny) along with your tips. 👍😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ 😁😁😁

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Very clever:) Tfs and God bless:)

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks!😁

[@reneefowler9481]

Yes, the onion skins are full of nutrients and antioxidants. Dehydrate and grind up for onion powder for soups, etc. Just got me a huge bag of onions to start doing mine when I came across this video! Love your recipes and tips, thank you so much!! 🥰

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much for the info!😁

[@Ladythyme]

Thanks…🤗…I never would have thought to dehydrate caramelized onions🥴… I’ve done regular yellow onions but I usually do them on my porch in the summer since they tend to smell up the house like garlic 😉… I have both types of dehydrators …a Nesco like yours and Magic Mill tray type…both work well… I guess it’s a personal preference 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

The caramelized onion powder is so good!😁

[@jameyflleener747]

Can you add more to the jar that already has some in it?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jameyflleener747 absolutely! I would just put the new stuff on the bottom and the older stuff to the top so that you use the older stuff first😁

[@jameyflleener747]

@ thank you

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ you’re welcome 🙂

[@PJsHomestead]

If you dehydrate celery and grind it to a powder, it is fabulous on salads and in soups. I love snacking on the dehydrated green onions. LoL. 💜💜💜💜

[@PJsHomestead]

Btw: Iv had an Excalibur 9 tray if you end up in the market for another. I love mine, it’s just big enough for what I do. ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I have plans to do celery!😁

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I’ll check it out😁

[@PJsHomestead]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I think you will really enjoy it. Something about the powder of it, that is so good. 😊 I used it in smoothies as well. Mushrooms are good too if you’re in to them.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ sounds great😁

[@ready4change539]

These are great. I'm going to try this. Do you do herbs as well?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yes I do!😁

[@roosgramma9125]

How was the smell in the house? Was it strong or overwhelming?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

It wasn’t for me, but I did small batches. For larger batches or really strong onions, I’d probably do them outside😁

[@tammielewis2438]

Did you know that you can wash your parchment paper? It's because it has silicone in it.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

What?! Mind blown🤯

[@junebryant5159]

That’s the way dehydrate in the oven?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Lots of people dehydrate in the oven🙂

[@lisataylor7787]

What dehydrator do you use?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

It’s a cheap chefman brand lol. I got it from Ollie’s 😁

[@lisataylor7787]

@TalesFromAnEmptyNest sometimes those are the best you know. Whatever works! 🙂

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ absolutely!😁

[@donnamason3513]

Can you please do broccoli

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yes! I am doing it this week, so video coming soon😁

[@adriannedeatrick713]

I want to learn how to dehydrate my sourdough starter can make a video or do you know a good one

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Sourdough starter is easy to dehydrate. I will make a video at some point, but all you need to do is feed it and let it get to peak and then spread it very thin on some parchment paper or silicone and let it sit out until it dries completely. You don’t need to heat it or put it in a dehydrator🙂

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

Would it be Darcy Baldwin (not sure if it’s the correct last name) at The Purposeful Pantry

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Yes! Love her so much!😁😁

[@Morris17.]

Why is it in a different language 🫠

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Try checking your settings🙂

[@py438]

Thank you ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You're welcome 😊