Dehydrating Yellow And Zucchini Squash Snacks

Tried dehydrating some yellow squash like the zucchini snacks that we make and it came out real good. This video shows the final thickness and dehydrator settings we have settled on to get the results we like.
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[@rainravenak]

We dry the zucchini in thicker strips and use to make lasagna all winter. Just lay the strips in the pan and they rehydrate while cooking. We also do chunks that are about 3/4 inch thick and use in crockpot soups and stew.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I tried that last year but the texture changed when rehydrated so never tried lasagna. Thanks for watching.

[@danachoate5361]

Those are great ideas!!

[@ericroadking7564]

Excellent!!! Love the attention to detail and your methods and voice for explaining the process is thorough and calming really appreciate your videos!! Boy you sure do have all the toys lol!! Thank you for sharing be blessed!!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. I try to show others exactly what they are getting into when attempting something like this. That's what my wife says. I'm spending all the kids inheritance on new toys. It's fun getting old. Thanks for watching.

[@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113]

But they will.inherit a great quality build/ finished house, with the toys they will be able to use and have the same quality of life that you strive for

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

My sons love these dehydrated zucchini, I’m so glad I saw this video for my big harvest. I will be starting a new batch of zucchini seeds for another harvest. And yes I bought a new mandolin and sliced my thumb the first time using it.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are good. Those cut proof gloves are a good idea for mandolin use. Thanks for.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

This is fantastic! I have that square shaped Nesco dehydrator for jerky and fruits/veggies, I want to try this now. This will cure my potato chip cravings. I've been on keto for several yrs now and one thing I miss is having something light and crisp like potato chips. Thank you for sharing this!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

The 145 deg for about 12 hours gives us the best results but each dehydrator is a little different so this is a good starting point. Thanks for watching.

[@pamelasingh7420]

You're so meticulous at what you do, & you make it look so easy, it looks delicious, thanks for sharing.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. It really is easy if you take your time and don't try to rush it. Thanks for watching.

[@woe9112]

We have so many zucs and yellow squish we cant eat it fast enough. I hadn't ever considered making chips out of them... Great idea! I'll be trying this out tomorrow. 😁

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We like them. Keep them vacuum packed and they will stay crispy all winter. Thanks for watching.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job with the dehydrating video, really a good way to preserve zucchini and squash!!👍👍. Fred.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. We really like the snacks all winter. Thanks for watching.

[@Mary.Mercedes]

Oh THANKS for yet another great video! I am doing that also! Did it last year thanks to you. I don't grow yellow squash. But this makes great use of zucchini. It is a little tricky getting the salt right. I tend to make it too salty. The flavor is a combo of savory, sweet and salty. A GREAT healthy snack in the middle of winter! I was amazed how much flavor a zucchini has when concentrated. I use the same Krazy Salt. (Only place I can find it is on Amazon.) A most important step is to vacuum seal them. Speaking of knives, believe it or not, your local Goodwill probably has some good ones if you look. I found an old knife with fabulous steel that sharpens to perfection. You just have to know how a well-made knife is put together, and I know you do. I can't wait to see the vacuum sealer review because I am in the market for a better one.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. I was surprised how good the yellow squash also turned out. A much sweeter flavor. These definitely have turned out being some of our favorite snacks. Getting the right amount of crazy salt is tough. I find if you don't remove the plastic seal piece in the container and only push it down a little it helps control the flow. That stuff is expensive but we have not found any other seasoning that is perfectly balanced for veggies and grilling. We don't go in Goodwill stores anymore. The ones around here have mostly new low end stuff except for clothes. We really miss our local salvation army store that closed last year. This sealer really sucks. It is so easy to use that my wife will use it. I purchased a bunch of their bags also that I am waiting for and will do a review after using it for a while. So far it works great and is very fast plus the bags only cost about 25% of the foodsaver bags and are the exact same weight. You do have to give it about 5 seconds between bags or the seal strip gets hot and will prematurely start sealing the next bag. Going to try a chamber sealer next year. Thanks for watching.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Well the vacuum sealer was just shipped back. only good for full vacuum. The pulse and impulse didn't work. Bad seals and then a reseal would crush everything. It was not worth $300 the way it worked. It had all good reviews on amazon but none mentioned if the pulse worked. If you gave a good Amazon review you got a extra year of warranty. Waiting to see if they post my review that was not perfect. It only had full uncontrollable vacuum and I may be headed to Costco for another Foodsaver as I need one now and most better ones are sold out

[@shortperson781]

I made my yellow squash chips too salty!! they are good - but boy are they salty!!

[@sleepy580]

I watched this video when you first released it. Today a neighbor gave us four summer squash. I’m using your technique. Can’t wait to see how they turn out!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

This is a great way to enjoy the squash year round. Keep them sealed good in a dark cool location and they will stay crispy all winter. Thanks for watching.

[@71160000]

I tried that years ago but only to re-hydrate. Now I've got to do some for chips. I use a 60's dial-a-matic for slicing. It has a railed push bar so your hands are always safe. It's not as fast as the spikey handle grip but it works well. I vacuum seal all sorts of foods.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We don't lik the rehydrated zucchini. Keep these sealed good and they stay crisp. In the old days kitchen tools were made to last for generations. Thanks for watching.

[@LauraMartinez-rf3dm]

You're a busy guy with so much energy! Wish I had that kind of energy. I'll have to try this, I have an Excalibur but haven't made Zucchini chips yet.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's a great way to use up extra zucchini and a really good snack. I am going to get an Excalibur someday. Thanks for watching.

[@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113]

I suppose the energy consumption it s low enough for all of this tipe of preserving to be worthwhile. The jars are expensive in comparison to their content, but they are reusable .

[@becky4321]

Great video. Very specific and well made. Thanks! I've been trying to find more ways to use my zucchini. We have problems with squash bugs too Ive had some success with Need oil mixed with garlic, comfrey, and tea tree oil. I also do surgery and remove the nasty little things and then wrap the vines back up with comfrey leaves.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I have had enough zucchini for one summer and the bugs are doing me a favor now. Thanks for watching.

[@donaldparkhurst3006]

I agree with you on using a cut proof glove, my wife’s mandolin isn’t smart enough to know the difference between zuchinni and fingers lol

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Squash can get slippery and those mandolins have razor sharp blades. I have to order one soon because of close calls. Thanks for watching.

[@sherryk30]

I've had 2 encounters with my slicers and it had no mercy on my finger!! I'm much more careful now.😬

[@nursecheri62]

Lol! Meee tooo!!! There are indeed "crazy sharp!" I was recently a victim...oh boy, oh boy did I suffer for 3 weeks! My Daddy always said, "if you are going to do something, do it right/correctly." Well, suffice it to say, I did it Right! Ugh.

[@mikek.3965]

Thanks for this great info and the items you used for the process.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Glad it was helpful! They're a great snack. Thanks for watching.

[@mikek.3965]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Oh, a follow up - I did these last night and sprinkled Old Bay on some and sea salt on the others. Very good! Ths again!

[@foodie_issues6778]

Thank you for sharing

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks for watching.

[@Grizz270]

try rehydeating them with milk then dip them in raw egg then shake in flour salt and pepper and deep fry...makes a great snack hot or cold but i prefer hot and dipped in ranch dressing

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Great idea! We have just eaten them plain so far. Thanks for watching.

[@tomrobards7753]

The wife and I did that years ago and used them in soup's and things

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We do some other sizes without seasoning for cooking also. Thanks for watching.

[@mogirl7400]

I am trying this today!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are great snacks. Thanks for watching.

[@walkinginhopedoulaphotographer]

Thank you for this! I have a table full of zucs and squash and needed to figure out something to do with them.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I have another load just finishing up now and picked a couple more buckets of zucchini tonight. We really like to snack on them. Thanks for watching.

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@countrygalinthecity]

Nice! I've been dehydrating more this year...I'll try this

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They make great snacks all winter. Thanks for watching.

[@spyk1486]

I will try some dehydrated Zucchini snacks I love zucchini any way you can fix it. I do make jerky in my dehydrator and I put it in a bag like you do overnight to settle. Then I vacuum seal them in canning jars like you do. They keep so well...not that they stick around that long. LOL !

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We really enjoy the snacks. Those jar lid sealers do a great job. Thanks for watching.

[@shikhalemuel6802]

I see where you can dry out and ground up to make a keto flour.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I don't know if it would be any good for flour. Thanks for watching.

[@DilipMuralidaran]

I use the very same series of Epson Ink Tank printer. They are fantastic.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

That printer has paid for itself already with cartridge savings over the old hp. Thanks for watching.

[@DilipMuralidaran]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Agreed. My dad uses the printer in my house, predominantly. We are on our 2nd round of ink tanks and he has already printed more than 6000 coloured pages of A4 paper.

[@lyndagavit6964]

Great video! Love attention to details.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@gomezaddams6470]

Great video! Envious of the machines... 👣🐾🌱🐸

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

You don't really need them but they really help if you do a lot. I started out dehydrating with a Ronco as seen on TV dehydrator years ago that worked but only did small batches. Thanks for watching.

[@gomezaddams6470]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 thank you my father had bought me $9,000 Excalibur and that was years ago and I had the best blenders and the best everything he made sure I was set up for life. And I loved my little hand mandolin and I think I do have one of those in storage I'm kind of parked in a living room right now. He was a very crabby quiet Man but generous when it came to setting me up with things to live off the land as much as possible realising an Excalibur is electric LOL and the blenders were restaurant quality so you could run the motor all day long. The one had to cover so it wasn't so noisy cuz that wears on me. But before I could really get to using them the way I wanted to I lost everything to a very selfish relative and maybe even a few that got together. The two blender's were taken by some workers who are putting in new windows where I'm staying. That's enough info I might as well put my address. When I finally get to my forever home again I hope to be able to figure out how to come up with my solar stuff that I used to use in the old days that did so much at one time I made these beautiful screens with one by one's two by twos. The one covered everything so that flies didn't get on my food. That house was fully on the grid but I treated it like it wasn't. I was practicing for the days of very little or no electricity. You can put a thought or two in because it's time to go to that forever home at my age I don't want to be moving around anymore and what I do have is in storage. Take care and I love your video.

[@reism123]

Have you tried slicing them in the disc shape?? Or does that not last as long as the longer strips? ... they do look yummy. 😋 How long does a jar take you both to eat usually??

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Slices work best for us and stay flat. A 1/2 gallon jar lasts about a month usually. Thanks for watching.

[@LisadeKramer]

Have you tried rounds? I would think they would pack fine in the jars too. I need to get me one of those vacuum tools.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

The rounds don't stay nice and flat when they dry we like the slices better after doing both. Thanks for watching.

[@future.homesteader]

The pithy parts you could still dry & powder to add to foods when cooking.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We don't use the powder anymore. Thanks for watching.

[@lindagregory4558]

Thanks so much for sharing. I'm interested in learning how to do dehydration. Approx what the cost of your dehydration oven and food vacuuming gadget and where to purchase. Would love to try it. The veggies looks absolutely delicious. Hope to see more of your videos.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I have a lot invested now but started out with a $50.00 dehydrator to see If it was worth going any further. I have about $800 invested now but would recommend starting small and see what works for you. The dehydrator is from Cabelas and it does not get hot enough to safely process jerky so I do not recommend it for anything other then veggies. Any vacuum sealer with an accessory hose port will work. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@teresacoffman5529]

What kind of vacuum sealer did you get?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I will make a video after I use it for a while and get my bag order. Thanks for watching.

[@pattyk101]

Suggestion: Would it save you some time if you sliced the larger ones down to the seeds and stop. Then rotate the squash 45 degrees and slice down to the seeds again?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Not really because of the plump shape around the seed cavity a lot would be wasted. Thanks for watching.

[@chrystinabush862]

What paper do you use for your labels?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

This printable vinyl sticker paper amzn.to/39J8mWp Thanks for watching.

[@bonniemccain5158]

Where did you find that mandolin? Mine don't go down to 1/8".

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Costco had them for a while. Most adjustable ones go down to 1/16 . Thanks for watching.

[@bonniemccain5158]

Thank you so much for your prompt replies.

[@bonniemccain5158]

What type of dehydrater are you using?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Cabelas. Thanks for watching.

[@bhmlpn4364]

Where did you purchase your dehydrator?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Bass pro. It's good for veggies but not hot enough to safely process jerky. Thanks for watching.

[@olivier2553]

I can't remember if you have tried with peppers and chili, tat should be delicious. Thanks.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Not yet! We just snack on it. Thanks for watching.

[@robertalynch5433]

What kind of dryer do you have and how long does a batch take to dry?

[@robertalynch5433]

I heard the time and temperature. Thanks!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It is a Cabelas that is just a cheap re branded Chinese one. Good for veggies but does not reach the advertised temps to safely process jerky so I don;t recommend it. Thanks for watching.

[@robertalynch5433]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 thank you. I only eat veggies.

[@barrbuff]

Is there a reason you just don't put the veggies right into the jars to begin with and loosely cap them overnight instead of using the plastic bags?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I didn't feel like messing with them at that time. Also I like to leave them loose when cooling and equalizing but I doubt it really matters. It takes a long time to get as many as i can in a jar without shattering them. Thanks for watching.

[@anitastyczynski7140]

Any tips on keeping chipmunk from eating your tomatoes? I have tried most of the commercial products with little or no success.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Plant extra . You could try a bird netting. Thanks for watching.

[@Nanaslegacy]

I am drying zucchini and this video came up in my feed! Déjà vu! I cut mine in half and then sliced in half circles for use in soups and stews. But my next batch I will try making the chips, only I think I would prefer round chips. How are you liking your new sealer? That jar sealer is cool I will have to check and see if mine has that capability.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We do other sizes without seasoning for soups also. I tried some cross slices and they were just too much handling and didn't always look so good because the skin and inside shrink at different rates while drying where slices stay fairly flat. They both taste the same but we prefer slices for snacking. The sealer works great, just need some time to play with it and waiting for more bags. Have to get used to the extra vacuum power as it really sucks compared to the foodsaver I was using. Best part is my wife will use this one because it is simple and works every time. Jars are great for items you don't want to crush but want all the air removed from. Thanks for watching.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I just got the Food Saver jar sealers, will they work for this? My plan is to dehydrate food and store it in jars. I live in a hot Mediterranean climate and have decided to start dehydrating food as keeping pressure cooked jars climate controlled here is too much of a pain.

[@susanschexsnayder3712]

you can cut them in the round and get more space

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We tried rounds and don't like them as much. Thanks for watching.

[@lisajones7422]

Could you please send me a link to the dehydrator you have and I've tried making spaghetti squash and its mush everytime any help would be much appreciated. LISA JONES in ILLINOIS

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's a Cabelas. I don't recommend it because it doesn't get hot enough to safely process jerky as it was advertised to do. Going to replace it with an Excalibur someday. It is only good for fruits and veggies. Thanks for watching.

[@lisajones7422]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 thank you so much for getting back to me. The zucchini chips look so good. I was thinking you could go into bussiness with them. Have you thought of writing a book. You give good plan directions. I love the layout of the garden. Thanks again Lisa

[@susantillander2080]

Do they come out of the dehydrator that crispy or do they need to sit a while? Thanks

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They come out crispy at this time and temp. Thanks for watching.

[@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113]

You can hear them rattle as they are pulled.out from.the dehidrator

[@susantillander2080]

@@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113 thanks. Last time I tried they were chewy. Not sure what I did wrong. Love your channel!

[@greenlady43]

First time here. Love your dehydrator, could I have the brand?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's sold by Cabelas. A cheap Chinese one they rebranded. It's good for veggies but not hot enough to safely process jerky like they advertise so I don't recommend it. Going to get an Excalibur someday. Thanks for watching.

[@abagguff9395]

Where did you find the ET3750? I'm inspired by you! Thanks for a great vid!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Costco but I think they have a newer model now. Thanks for watching.

[@chaunawalker2578]

What brand is your dehydrator and food saver, I’ve been looking for both but can’t find a good one?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

The dehydrator is a Cabellas that is just a cheap re branded Chinese one that I don't recommend if you plan on jerky . Excalibur makes the best. The new vacuum sealer will have a video once I use it for a while and get my order of bags. Thanks for watching.

[@chaunawalker2578]

Unemployed Redneck Hillbilly Creations Thank you for the response. What is the brand model of your food saver?

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

Could one freeze those snacks instead of with a foodsaver?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Don't know, never have tried but they should freeze fine in a ziplock because there is no moisture. Thanks for watching.

[@blendeddreamsllc]

Greetings. Great video. What’s the name of the printer you are using?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's the Epsom eco tank 3750 from Costco. Has paid for itself in cartridge savings. There is a video about it back a ways. Thanks for watching.

[@valeriegerard5392]

What brand dehydrator are you using? Love all the racks!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's a rebranded Chinese one from Cabelas. Does a good job with veggies but not hot enough for safely processing jerky as it was advertised to do. I am going to replace it with an Excalibur someday. Thanks for watching.

[@valeriegerard5392]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Thank you!

[@destinycoach5]

If we do not have a dehydrator Can we do this in an oven?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We tried it in our oven on the dehydrate setting and it didn't come out good. Not enough airflow. You may have better luck but I wouldn't do it again. Thanks for watching.

[@106pricey]

You have the same dehydrator as i do. Cabelas right? Can't beat the size of it for the price. I love it for jerky. I wanted one that was easy to clean. I put foil on the bottom of mine for easy cleanup after drying stuff that drips.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's the Cabelas but I wouldn't buy it again. Good for veggies but doesn't get hot enough to safely process jerky. Mine only goes a little over 150 deg. Going to get an Excalibur someday. Thanks for watching.

[@106pricey]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Mine goes up to 165. I never double checked it with another thermometer, but I never had a problem doing jerky, a batch gets done in less than 8 hours. The salt and general drying process should be sufficient enough for jerky.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Mine only gets up to 152 deg after over 12 hours. Checked it with multiple thermometers FDA told me ground beef jerky is not safe if it is not finished off at 160 to kill e coli. Do you have the older one that was recalled for being a fire hazzard? I wonder if they cranked the temp down after that.

[@106pricey]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Didn't hear about the recall....I got mine back in 2017.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/cabelas-recalls-food-dehydrators

[@vickifrakes2761]

So what brand of dehydrator are you using? I’ve got a Nesco that I’ve had for years that I bought at a garage sale and need a new one.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's a Cabelas and I don't recommend it. Just a rebranded cheap Chinese dehydrator that is good for veggies but doesn't get hot enough to safely process jerky as it was advertised and that was the main reason I bought it. Going to get an Excalibur someday. Thanks for watching.

[@teakkabean5369]

The ones that are to big or too seedy. Rotate the fruit as you run it over the mandolin. You’ll get just the meat and a core left behind. Less mess less hand cutting.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

That is how I used to do it. Lose too much meat from the neck. Thanks for watching.

[@countryrose763]

What is crazy salt

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's a seasoning mix we use. There is a link in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@Shuggies]

What brand of Vaccuum sealer is that ??) My hubby has been wanting one... weve never had any kind of Vacuum and I would like to buy a good one to start with.. thanks for sharing also 🙂👍

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I just got it and am not sure I will keep it with a issue it has. I will be making a video soon, Thanks for watching.

[@Shuggies]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 i hate to hear that... look forward to your review about it. Thanks 😊..

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's an Avid Armor A100 and I just returned it. Good vacuum but pulse and impulse seal don't work right. Only good for full vacuum sealing and that is too much at times puncturing bags. I don't recommend it.

[@traceywhitstine5941]

How would you do the drying out in a oven

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We don't. We tried it once on our oven on the dehydrate setting and it was not good and like rubber. Not enough air circulation. You may have better luck. Thanks for watching.

[@awakesurfer121]

Can you use butternut squash?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Never tried it. It is winter squash and we keep them whole in the root cellar. Let me know if you try it. Thanks for watching.

[@kmw4359]

Have you ever tried this with your eggplants? (I *love* eggplant... )

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

No. We freeze them all. There is a video about how we freeze them. Thanks for watching.

[@francineshea4723]

What is the name model of your sealing machine

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I will make a video after using it for a while. Still waiting for bags I ordered. They are sold out until the middle of September anyway. Thanks for.

[@francineshea4723]

Unemployed Redneck Hillbilly Creations great. I’ll look forward to it. But you didn’t say what name and model you have. I have a food saver but it’s fussy on when it seals. Not consistent. I’d love to get one that works

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I just sent this one back. Didn't seal properly using pulse. It was an Avid Armor A100 and I don't recommend it if you need the pulse function for delicate foods.

[@melissaheavenlyharvestmusi2075]

I love my freeze dryer it's better than dehydrated.. last 25 + years.. and keeps 99 % of the nutrients..

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

The equipment also costs almost 4k so it should be better. We always eat everything within a year so that would be overkill for us. Thanks for watching.

[@pamelahansen5928]

Kevlar glove- please😬

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I never felt the need for one. If you have any doubt use one. Thanks for watching.

[@squirrelswithpearls]

Real veggie chips! Healthy way to utilize the zucchini everyone has so much of at this time of year. Looking forward to the review of the new sealer.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are great to snack on all winter. Waiting on some bags for the review. Thanks for watching.

[@stevenholton438]

Everyone??!!

[@garden333]

I am going to be canning mock apple pie filling with some of my extras. I made mock apple crisp the other day and it turned out amazing.

[@HeavensEssentials]

Great video, I love your dehydrator. I have got to try this with my squash. Also ❤️ that printer, it cuts too? 😍

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. I use print and cut for my cameo 3. You print the labels and then load them in the cameo 3 to be cut. Thanks for watching.

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Wow, your videos are outstanding and so inspirational 💛 I think you're a brilliant man, God Bless your Homestead. 🌱🌱🌱🙏👍🌺🐝🇺🇸

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. It's always fun to try new things. Thanks for watching.

[@bigmamankc6101]

I have dried mine in my drive way on a bed sheet, lay the sheet down cover with what ever I am drying and cover with another sheet. 2X4 on each side to keep the sheet from blowing off . 80* day and it’s dry in 6-8 hours. I can’t afford that fancy stuff. My grandma dried apples and tomatoes and peppers this way for 50 years

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Everyone has methods that work best for them. Thanks for watching.

[@bigmamankc6101]

Unemployed Redneck Hillbilly Creations Don’t get me wrong I am just happy to see someone promoting the drying method because it’s so much easier and cheaper than canning ❤️. Bless Your Heart ‼️🙏

[@PatricesProjects]

I don't do as well with yellow squash, but I will definitely try doing the sliced zucchini in the dehydrator. Maybe play around with different seasonings. Thanks again.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

The yellow squash are very sweet with a different texture. Thanks for watching.

[@ilovstodance]

never seen this done good healthy stuff

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We really like them. Thanks for watching.

[@mariawinzler]

Thank you for the video. I have sooooooooooo much squash I have been harvesting and I may just do this but may slice them to be circular instead. Thank you again.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Just cut the seeds out. In another video I started putting the krazy salt in a pepper mill to spread it evenly. Great snacks if you keep them crispy by vacuum packing. Thanks for watching.

[@cyberpred]

Just found your channel. Where did you get your dehydrator

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It is a Cabellas that is just a re branded Chinese dehydrator. Good for veggies but not hot enough to safely process jerky as it is sold for so I wouldn't buy it again. I will replace it with an Excalibur someday. Thanks for watching.

[@sandysmith4594]

thank you for the video I have a giant zucchini that I got from the food bank you helped me with how to save it

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It's a great winter treat. Thanks for watching.

[@71160000]

I prefer a large zucchini. I cook hamburger meat and onions and garlic, salt and pepper until done. Hollow out the zucchini by removing the seed section. Stuff with meat and then bake in the oven until the squash is tender.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We used to do that with yellow squash and roast them on the Weber grill.

[@jason-white]

Once again I am so jealous of your ability to grown and enjoy your food. Great video.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. It's a great way to get flavors that are not commercially available. Thanks for watching.

[@Forevertrue]

I agree on the gloves I have them and use them and they have saved me several times. They also speed the process surprisingly once you get some confidence in them.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I definitely am going to get some. The yellow squash are very slippery. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Great video and you have a new subscriber!!!!!👍😊🌱🥒

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. Hopefully you find other videos that interest you. Thanks for watching.

[@countryrose763]

What would happen-if you just put them in jar without the vacuum thing?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They can get limp and soggy from the summertime humidity.

[@altsummoner3630]

love your hair!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. There is less of it every day now 😉. Thanks for watching.

[@debbiee6535]

What dehydrator do you have you said it was 12 racks

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

A Cabella's. It'sonly good for veggies and I don't recommend it. Thanks for watching

[@pamdyer4644]

Tks. Great video. Helpful information.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They both make tasty treats. Thanks for watching.

[@NathanJones-se8by]

Brother id pick that squash a little earlier to avoid such a hard skin and large seeds....not nit pikn just trying to help

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I wanted to see if there was a taste difference with the older ones and there isn't. Thanks for watching.

[@NathanJones-se8by]

No problem, thanks for a nice reply and the extra ideas how to save my excess from my garden, I love squash and zucchini so I dedicated an 1/8 acre to just that until the squash vine borer dwindled me down to 0 today. Time for fall planting in South Carolina anyway.

[@tammyhutchens42]

That is awesome 🤩 thanks for sharing!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks for watching.

[@Mary.Mercedes]

Oh wow, sorry to hear about the Sealer. That is disappointing as heck to have to send it back! What a waste of your time and effort! Ugh, I hate that. It's so common these days -- that it's a pleasant surprise to actually keep something. I just returned a Southland 17 in. Gas Multi-Function Wheeled String Trimmer to Home Depot. It was a $245 disappointment. Thought it would save my shoulders because I have to do a huge amount of weedwacking but it was no different than a manual push mower -- and actually harder to use! Now you have to probably return all the bags too. I see a lot of commercial chamber sealers on ebay. A friend just bought one and loves it. But they bought it ordered it from a store. Those things are REALLY heavy. They are very pricey though and can cost a bundle, but you probably save in the long run because the bags are so much cheaper! The wide mouth jar sealer for my Food Saver works well, but the regular mouth (that I use for herbs) never works. BTW, I peeled and dried a bunch of my garlic in my Excalibur dehydrator and then turned into powder with my Vitamix. (I keep it outside on the porch to keep the noise, heat and fumes outside.) It is so potent and now I have my own organic garlic powder. It seemed like a great way to preserve the flawed garlic that didn't look perfect for storage. I think I'll mix some with Krazy Salt and a bit of dried parsley & a bit of onion powder and make a ready-made garlic bread mix! Good Luck finding another Sealer!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I need a sealer with an external port as those chamber sealers can't fit the 1/2 gallon jars. Waiting to do a review video until I see what they hit me with for the shipping and restocking charges because the box was opened and I had to use it to find it didn't work right. I bought 400 bags but they will work with a food-saver also so I will keep them. All sealers are made in China now and there is a shortage of any good ones so we probably will just grab one from Costco for now. It seems most reviewers never actually use the products these days or they don't know how a product should work. Both my jar sealers work good. The small one will only do quart and pint jars. I have a video coming soon showing how to get the exact amount of crazy salt on the zucchini. The crazy salt goes twice as far now. There will be no vampires around your house.

[@Mary.Mercedes]

Haha. No vampires for sure! Can you tell me where you got your sealer bags? I did not know the chamber dealers don’t work with the half gallon jars. I use a lot of those. . Thank you!

[@Mary.Mercedes]

I found that Amazon reviews are less and less reliable these days . There’s a website that analyzes the reviews for a product and gives a rating from A to E I dont have the name at hand but Will get it for you. It steered me away from a few purchases because the rating said the reviews were not all authentic. It’s worth a look.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Most chamber sealers will hold like 6 pint or smaller jars stood up in the chamber but to get the height for quarts and half gallons it is a very big expensive sealer. These are the quart bags I got amzn.to/3hVsS8T also got quart plus and gallon size. They are made by Avid Armor the company I got the sealer from. Supposed to work with foodsavers also. Lighter then foodsaver bags but seem to work fine at 1/4 the cost. They are from China and claim to be BPA free along with meeting FDA specs. Waiting for the pint and 1/2 pint bags to be in stock to use for individual servings. Just need a sealer not to use them.

[@charlottesmart750]

Do you have a video on your dehydrateor. Because that's a nice one

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Yes I do search my channel. It's great for veggies but does not get hot enough to safely process jerky that was the main reason I bought it. It was advertised as being capable of 160 deg and never gets near that so I don't recommend it if you plan on making jerky. I will replace it with an Excalibur someday. I think they turned dow the temp on this model after the first ones had to be recalled as fire hazzards . Thanks for watching.

[@coolstamper]

GREAT demo…TY!!! 💕🌸💕

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. They make great snacks. Thanks for watching.

[@NolaGB]

I have to get my Zucchini and Squash from the grocery store, but dehydrate them as you do, but in discs. They make a great snack or side for sandwiches/burgers. After dehydrating the first time, I was totally hooked and now have 4 dehydrators, each with 9 shelves. LOL Thank you for sharing with us!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

You should try a farmers market. $ sounds like a good number. Thanks for watching.

[@NolaGB]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Only "Farmer's Market" we have is about the size of a double garage and only 2 grocery stores. They call it a "city", but it's more like a country town.

[@LivingForJesusMennoniteMom]

Is there anyway to do this in the oven if I don't have a dehydrator?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We tried dehydrating in our oven once on the dehydrate setting and it was a total failure. Not enough airflow. You may have different results. Thanks for watching.

[@HomeGardenNature]

Wow! I love yellow squash! Hope to grow them in my garden too.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are very easy to grow around here. They have a great sweet and salty flavor after drying like this. Thanks for watching.

[@danachoate5361]

What lable printer are you using?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I am using an Epsom but any printer will work with a cameo3 cutter. Thanks for watching.

[@danachoate5361]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 awesome thank you! And thanks for the great ideas!

[@puggirl415]

Love the labels. Love that Ball sealer lid. I use mine to can up and remove the air from grains and flours I'm storing so they don't get bugs in them over time. Growing pretty Romanesco striped zucchini this year. We usually manage to eat it all but it would be cool to do a few jars of these and experiment. I have made a lot of vegetable powders to use in gluten free baking. I just add 25% or less of the veggie powders. It doesn't affect the baking that way.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We love the Romanesco zucchini. Stays nice and crunchy on the grill. Thanks for watching.

[@TMoore-pn4nt]

Great video. I made some two days ago. I put them on before going to bed and turned them off the next morning. When they were done they were crispy and perfect. However they did not stay crispy. They became soft and bendable again. Any ideas why?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Did you put them in a sealed ziplock to equalize right out of the dehydrator and then vacuum pack them? If you leave them out humidity will ruin them. We only take what we need out and then reseal the jars. Ours stay crispy all winter. Thanks for watching.

[@2012spacetraveler]

I have a food saver sealer and it is fine, but have thought would like to have one that is stronger - what is the name of the vaccum sealer you just got. Thanks

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I will be making a video after using it for a while. Waiting for bags I ordered. Thanks for watching.

[@CoinSpill]

I have the same printer. We’re also on the original ink that came with it. Bought it a few years ago. What is the vacuum sealer you’re using?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I definitely would recommend that printer. Has paid for itself in cartridge savings. I will be making a video about the sealer soon. Waiting for bags to test it with. Thanks for watching .

[@joanb4456]

You need some garden spiders. I have a ton and my plants are doing awesome!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I had a large wolf spider in a zucchini plant one year and it survived until fall with no bug damage. My zucchini are covered in squash bugs now but we are tired of zucchini now anyway. Thanks for watching.

[@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113]

Great job, as always ! Impresive attention to details

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

These look really good

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We like them. Great snack. Thanks for watching.

[@BushImports]

Does that slicer do wavy cuts too? Thanks man

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It does if you flip the blade around. I use that side for bread and butter pickles. It's not the best but does what I need. Thanks for watching.

[@jenniferlucas2526]

I have alot of male buds on my zucchini, pulled alot often, in hopes of more female's, before the season ends!!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I thought the squash bugs got mine but they seem to be making a comeback. Thanks for watching.

[@Shuggies]

I wonder how the flowers would be dehydrated.. we love them stuffed and fried..

[@barbaraneil7156]

Great work! I love the video.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@judyabernathy80]

Those look wonderful!!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are a great treat all winter. Thanks for watching.

[@cheffy101]

I was just thinking that i needed to search for a way to preserve my zucchini. Thanks for saving me some time with this great video! :)

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

We tried dehydrating it for the first time last year and it was a big hit with everyone. We like the flavor of crazy salt but you could always try your favorite seasoning mix. Thanks for watching.

[@garden333]

I found on the internet a recipe for canning mock apple pie filling and I'm going to try it. I did make mock apple crisp last week and it was amazing.

[@cheffy101]

garden333 Would love the link if you could share it. :)

[@garden333]

@@cheffy101 this is the link I found just scroll down www.self-reliance.com/2015/06/zucchini-the-most-versatile-fruit-in-your-garden/ last year I did make mock pineapple but I did a fine grade with it....it turned out like crushed pineapple. The ideas are endless....mock jelly with zucchini and jello, mock crab cakes, etc.

[@brucemcdougall7282]

Awesome Sir !

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks for watching.