Deyhdrating Veggies the Easy Way

Keeping a year's supply of dehydrated vegetables on your emergency preparedness shelves is easy if you use this shortcut!
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[@ranytravis4953]

I like how you get right to what you are doing and I don't have to listen to a 40 minute dissertation before getting to the point. What a relief.Enjoy the videos very much.good job !

[@vibrantbiztoday1]

Amen!

[@richardkarre7903]

Put a little water on the seal, and. It will slip on and off a lot easier

[@jasmynjadebauer6326]

AMEN!!!!! I watch videos to learn not history or stories

[@laurenharper1510]

Yes I agree!

[@sandybarbee8401]

RANY ! I'll drink to THAT ! ! ! ! I too get SO TIRED of people "putting on a performance" and Too many of them talk and talk and Never actually SAY much !

[@SugarSugarCreek]

Thank you for leaving the video "as is" without taking out the stubborn sealer part, this is true teaching in that you show us how to troubleshoot while also letting us know that things happen even to the pros ;)

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

Pro? She's a fool. Those veggies will be grose.

[@KatieDarden]

I love that she shows the problems - it really does help - great teaching/learning moments!

[@Pmwalls46]

@@jojozepofthejungle2655 Why do you say that ?? I’m new to this dehydrating scenario. Where can I find your video to watch so I can learn the ins and outs ?

[@gequitaroper1531]

@@jojozepofthejungle2655 why do you say that she is a fool. Why are the veggies going to be gross? I am just learning and thought this was an excellent video

[@marthasimons7940]

@@jojozepofthejungle2655 Darling, we can find fault in almost everything and everyone. . As a former purist, who has been organic gardening for almost 35 years and still do most of my vegan cooking from scratch, as I get older, I want short cuts and can let things be a little less than my desired ideal. I find myself much happier being less critical. If you don’t like what someone else is doing, you don’t have to watch their channel or you can offer a positive solution, like dehydrate organic veggies or just be quiet, let it go and let them be themselves, ( unless they are so outrageously harmful that they must be stopped). So please be happy and make the world a better place for your unique self having been here. ☮️

[@patwolff7952]

Thanks for taking us through the whole process - and letting us see what happens when things don't work the first time!

[@brehpotsirhc]

Thank YOU for that comment! It makes me want to Watch the Entire Video!!

[@miazuldecielo]

Fantastic idea. Thank you! Can I vacuum seal in a plastic bag instead of a jar?

[@andilovesthelord]

Watching you struggle before saying the word "pride" at 2:02 told me everything I need to know about you sister. God bless you and all the work you do.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL! Thank you.

[@KatMa664]

I love the fact that you say yes work hard but work smart. You are one of the only people teaching food preservation that follows the safety rules completely. I trust all your recipes even though believe it or not I look up some of the stuff to be sure it’s OK. Why? Because I have watched so many channels of people who say darn it granny did it this way so I’m gonna do it this way too. It didn’t kill granny I’m sure it won’t kill me. I’m not a person who wants to use emotion instead of intelligence when it comes to food safety. I like your scientific mind and you’re a great teacher. I look forward to every one of your episodes. Thank you for taking the time.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I am so glad you do your own research to check for accuracy--that is exactly what I teach my university students to do. There is so much misinformation out there on so many topics, we all need to verify claims with our own research--good for you!

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

I bought powdered ginger, spinach, kale, whole egg powder, and I found this channel to do more, including fruit 🍌🍇🍓🫐🍎 powder, and more vegetables 🍅🫑🥦🧅 to dry and preserve to add to recipes. I’m looking forward to do more.

[@deepattison9329]

Kathy, I like the way that you think. I have canned plenty of food and frozen much also and following the correct method saves money and time.

[@ACryin_Shame]

Wow you must watch some bad channels.

[@artbykcappadona5166]

@@ACryin_Shame not anymore.

[@zombiemom5088]

For anyone watching I’ve been dehydrating fresh citrus 🍊 just in case the supply lines break completely… citrus contains so many vitamins… I ran a trail and put a dehydrated lemon slice , lime and orange in water .. they rehydrate wonderfully and I could even eat the orange flesh !!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Good information! Thanks for sharing.

[@nevermaskbeauty3129]

Shannon, how thin do you slice the orange or lemon slices to be dehydrated? And what setting & time please?

[@zombiemom5088]

@@nevermaskbeauty3129 sorry been super busy … I use a knife by hand so maybe around 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch .. it really doesn’t have to be super thin .. thicker just takes a little longer …

[@tsunamis82]

I have just done lemons from the tree and kiwi. I left the skin on both, particularly the kiwi fruit as it held the flesh together.

[@Spgal]

Which dehydrater do you use?

[@kimyoung4121]

Pam- you are such a treasure to me- and many others! Bless you for your wonderful teaching skills! I’m so glad to watch your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are doing a wonderful service. I’m about to start dehydrating vegetables and had decided to use frozen. You have definitely confirmed my decision. Don’t ever stop your videos❤️

[@christinas907]

Agree 👍

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

Stabilizing foods by dehydration also lets you buy big packages then make small recipes by portioning. My wife and I are now retired. I find myself cooking smaller meals by preference, which is also good practice for times of scarcity. Thanks again for this and your other videos. I appreciate your hard work.

[@20greeneyes20]

Hope you can lend some advice. I wrote to her but she didn't reply. I stead of using canning jars couldn't we use Vacuum Sealed Bags? Thanks hope you agree. It's just me. I'd rather have smaller portions. If grid goes down I can't reseal canning jars...... Thanks❤️

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

@@20greeneyes20 I put away lots of foods in vac bags. Only troubles are dried foods that have sharp ends or corners, causing pinholes in the bag. Line the bag with a paper towel first to provide padding between food and bag. Dry jerky is one food that routinely punctures the bag without padding.

[@MrPawPaw]

@Green Eyes @ green eyes. I'm new to this but we don't have an electric pump. We bought the hand pump that comes with attachments for the smaller and larger jars. Used it last night and it works great. After 4 pumps, you feel resistance. I did about 10 pumps to make sure. Seals were good and tight. Also put in an 02 absorber to be safe. I think as the other commentor said, I would be hesitant with bags as this dehydrated stuff gets brittle and sharp. I'm brand new at this, so do your research. Blessings

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

it is so wonderful that you included a less than perfect sealing for us to know that happens. Excellent teaching. Totally agree about dehydrating frozen veggies. Smart smart smart!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@nvalles2565]

I agree. I was glad to see the problems not edited out. It means I wouldn’t freak if it happens to me when I try. Thank you!

[@ComeOutOfHerMyPeople]

@@nvalles2565 agreed! It’s great to see it worked through and solved 🙂

[@alysafleisher]

@@nvalles2565 Yep I am pretty sure from the angle she was at she couldn't tell what the issue was even though we could see from the camera side.

[@kellikelli4413]

The white machine lid needs to be on correctly, her 2 failures were because it was slightly catiwampus, enough to effect the process.

[@donteatthefoxgloves377]

Thank you for this video! This is my favorite kind of “reality television!” You are a wonderful teacher! 🌿🌿🌿

[@jackieflynt995]

Mine, too! Obsessed. 🙂

[@mermer58]

My eldest daughter is getting into gardening and becoming self sufficient, so I've referred her to your channel. It's great to have you as a source of good and correct info.

[@billdubya9626]

While this video was made two years ago, the education value and entertainment is timeless. Thank you for posting your content. I’ve learned a lot in a very short time thanks to you!

[@etherealone]

I love how you acknowledge growing past pride. I was the same for years. Rendering and cleaning fat. Doing so many things from scratch. I just did needless hours of work and it was pride. I thought I was a better mom. Lol. I work much smarter now too!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wonderful!!

[@taglaterritruthtella9818]

The Most High tells us being prideful is a sin we have to humble ourselves 🙏❤️

[@mmccrownus2406]

@@taglaterritruthtella9818 Duh. Pride is a word that covers many aspects, it's imperfect.

[@snowysnowyriver]

I'm amazed that dehydrating frozen veg works because of the moisture content. What an incredible thing!

[@charleshanks6186]

my grandmother used to string beans on strings and hung them in attic to let them dry ..she called them leather britches

[@missmix48]

That reminded me so I got right into my freezer & am dehydrating all my frozen veggies THANKS

[@aaronspotts9696]

I think its amazing that you were talking about the grid going down and doing all this prep work before 2020. You are so smart and you saw this coming before anyone else!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for the compliment, but I am living what I was taught by my parents and grandparents about being prepared. Thanks for watching!

[@angelalopez4843]

@@lindacummings6921 if you are in that kind of emergency then you'll be using them up before they go bad. They are dehydrated after all and won't go bad very quickly.

[@Angie-jg4nz]

I’ve found gardening can be expensive. On some things it’s so much more economical to buy and dehydrate/can. Space wise , looks like dehydrating is the way.

[@radow869]

It is expensive to garden anymore, but I enjoy working in the garden everyday. Nothing is better than something you grow yourself.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Gardening skills may come in very handy someday, so I keep trying to learn more about that. But I also stock up on things I can buy in the store and use for our food storage. It is all about balance! And hoping the weather will cooperate!

[@zombiemom5088]

Once you get your basics the cost should go down .. I’ve been gardening for years … I suggest using heirloom plants so you can harvest your own seeds … also I buy seeds in bulk form certain types of plants like green beans … I do not have a tractor I do all the work with a rear tyne tiller I bought used … it’s definitely hard hard work but eventually I’d like to move to the no till system …good luck!!

[@tessie652001]

F you save your own seeds it Not costly at all. And you save the money on buying your veggies from freezer already t don’t take much at all to save your seeds and grow your own .nso no this does not save you money just time stop being lazy

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I save seeds and start my own plants and store as much as I can, I also do this, I buy veggies when on sale and dehydrate them. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket :))

[@leighburville2717]

I always say I never worked a day in my life because I've always loved my Life and my lifestyle.... I chose to be a stay at home mom with a photo business on the side. I've loved every detail of my contribution to family and community that God put me in. What I take personal credit for is making the choice and and asking God to help me have the discipline to seek, elevate my spirit by following His wisdom and rules. And one of my character flaws sometimes is to complain about what I missed ... ski trips, cruises, dancing till midnight.. lol

[@suzanneadams9371]

I relate to your comments about “working smarter”. I’m an older gal who also has proudly “been there; done that”. I hear the clock ticking louder each year. Time is precious.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, we have make efficient use of our time.

[@Elena-yw6ni]

I just found your channel and LOVE it! For extra protein, I pick stinging nettle leaves and young shoots from my land, it grows everywhere. Stinging nettle is very high in protein content, along with other vitamins and minerals. I dehydrate my foraged harvest and then crumble it into powder. It is good to add to soups and stews. I even make stinging nettle soup from fresh leaves, black rice, potatoes, carrots and onions.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! So glad you found us! And thank for sharing your information!

[@intelligentdesign9911]

Do you blanch your harvest before dehydrating? Ty for sharing !

[@Elena-yw6ni]

I don't blanch the nettle since I am only using young leaves and shoots. The variety that grows on my land doesn't really sting very much. Freezing or heating helps break down the stinging hair on the nettle. I just did a batch and used the grinder with a sifter to grind it into fine nettle flour. Next batch will go for a tincture: both with vodka and food-grade glycerin (alcohol free).

[@loriflarson4236]

@@Elena-yw6ni what do you use the tincture for?

[@VickiTakacs.]

Tons of vitamin c in them too.

[@carolynmoody9460]

been letting your playlist play while I am canning..wonderful way to enjoy a good friend.. Blessings

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@uscitizen5656]

My mom did all of the 1960- 2000's garden, clothes things too and WE got to help! I now garden thanks to all of the training I received as a child. Better learn to grow your own it may come in handy one day! Thank you for the refresher course!!

[@m.b.2153]

You need a green house and purified water! There are worms in everything grown outside!

[@vibrantbiztoday1]

A Loving and resourceful Mother is a Gift from God!! I am so thankful I had one of those, similar to Rose!

[@bikinggal1]

It's a good day when you learn something new! Thanks

[@darlar.9043]

I hadn’t even thought about dehydrating like this. I’m definitely going to try it. I already have the equipment but have not tried the vacuum sealers. I appreciate the demonstrations of both processes. I’m going to a homesteading class today that will include dehydrating, fermentation, and canning (steam, under pressure and water bath). Super excited!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds great!

[@heatherk8931]

Darla, what a great combination of skills! Although one day of each would sink in better if it was extensive like fermentation.

[@julparks3051]

I've just met someone whose family has always used steam canning. Îve been researching it and I'm fascinated. Would love to hear what you think now.

[@nancyrea3863]

What kind of dehydrator do u use and would u recommend it.

[@luckypenny312]

What dehydrator do you have? I need one!

[@jerigood4355]

I just stumbled onto your channel. I never would of thought of this. Its something I think is wise to do.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad you found us! Thank you.

[@helenakenny5501]

@ Jen Good Me too! And I subscribed 😊

[@tdog4240]

Have you ever dehydrated broccoli?

[@mimiashford5544]

GREAT IDEA! Going to dehydrate all the veg in the chest freezer this weekend!!!

[@THESHOMROM]

Work hard so you might as well work smart. I love it. That is what I've tried to do. I haven't always been successful, but that was when I tried too many shortcuts and had to go back and redo things. That was because I forgot to work smart.

[@JaniceCrowell]

Because peas have so much protein I make pea powder for my mother to add to her meals. Having a lap band, she finds some vegetables get “stuck” in the folds of her stomach. So powder really helps.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@tallcedars2310]

That is a wonderful idea. We live off grid, this will save freezer space, thanks so much.

[@tinagoodman7256]

I will need to do this with peas and corn since I have Crohn's.

[@RedNicole22]

I just watched a newer video of yours on dehydrated soups, and I knew you had to be a teacher. Your videos are very enjoyable to watch and listen too. I’m a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing the video knowledge.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Welcome, and thank you for subbing. We are happy to have you along on our adventures! Yes, I am a teacher--elementary through college!

[@cliffordstewart1507]

Thank you so much for adding the little mishaps. It truly helps Us beginners understand even more.

[@hephzibahbradshaw9509]

Thanks OUR ABBA LOVE YAHUAH FOR YOUR LOVINGKINDNESSES. THE PROFESSIONALISM IS WONDERFUL. THANKS ABBA LOVE FOR YOUR TEACHING.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@kerryneylan7978]

What a great, re-assuring video. I always struggle with lack of freezer space so it is good to have an alternative. We need food security, especially now. Thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for watching our videos.

[@kimmyc3779]

I am thrilled to have found your channel! I fall into the "do it all myself" category, but I'm ready to learn how to work smarter. Today's lesson is a huge win! Thank you for teaching us how to dehydrate frozen veggies - wow! 😁

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@michelleevans3196]

Thank you so much Rose! I have 1 tray of corn, 1 tray of peas, and 2 trays of mixed veggies going right now! This is a great way to free up my freezer space! :) Love your videos btw!

[@pamballard1628]

Thank you Pam! I just watched your video and used my dehydrated for the first time using frozen vegetables. I was so excited that my first at temp came out perfect! Appreciate you! Pam Montana

[@marilyndevoto834]

You are such a blessing, just what the dr ordered. Thank you for all your help. Will try to remember to always give a thumbs up.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your support.

[@almirria6753]

I have found that placing coffee filters at the tray of my dehydrator very little falls to the bottom of it. and this makes it easier for me to recover everything I have run through it.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@sheliashuck1633]

Great tip!

[@sunny4849]

I have nothing deydrated on my shelves. Thank you for another learning video. I best get busy-er! Love the science info included.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Nice to hear. Thanks.

[@vickiibendit943]

You’re correct! Work smarter, not harder.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Absolutely!

[@ruthspillman546]

I have outgrown some tasks I used to think I was expected to do to be a good Mom!!! Thank you!!! Love your vedios. I just purchased a dehydrater.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! And boy do I relate to your statement on some of those tasks going by the wayside. I used to make all my family's clothing including my husband's suits. Now my sewing machine collects dust! But I love learning new skills like you with your dehydrater!

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

What?! I’m soo glad you make this video!! I live in Alaska and it’s just not possible to grow many of the fruits and vegetables here that people can or dehydrate. I am definitely going to do this. Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad it was helpful!

[@lisatangen4213]

Does frozen fruit dehydrate as easily as frozen veggies?

[@B2U23]

Michelle, I live in Alaska too! Anchorage. Have you done canning. I want to try that but scared of doing it incorrectly.

[@krisqueen5939]

Michelle Hotchkiss weekday party of Alaska are you in? Would love to get a group of like minded people together.

[@amaznngrace]

I just found your channel ❤ im a 34 year old city gal with country roots. You remind me of my gma. Thank you for helping us stay ready.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Welcome to our channel. Jim

[@southsidecarly7427]

Rose I was so glad to see this particular video because this is one of the things I’ve been planning to do. I’ve used my vacuum sealer but never on jars so I’m so glad I got to see this in action. I’m looking forward to your onion video because I love onions ❤️. I think dehydrating and canning is so important in case the power grid goes down. I think too many people are depending on their freezer full of food to live on. Yes you can eat some of that right away if you have the means to cook it, and you would be able to can some of your freezer items if you have a gas setup like you have🥰.But that’s just one more thing to have to deal with in that already stressful situation. Thanks for the video

[@susanrobinson408]

I have had trouble sealing my regular mouth jars. Someone told me to put the lid on and top it with another lid, upside down. The bottom lid seals and the extra one just comes right off. It works every time!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great tip! I will have to try that. Thank you.

[@mistyoser1963]

@@RoseRedHomestead I had some sharing jars I could not get to seal jumped up and tried it I Just put the lid on top of the other one right side up turned on my sealer and it worked beautifully

[@RoseRedHomestead]

@@mistyoser1963 I have heard that works. Thanks for sharing.

[@kouten07]

Thanks for the tip!

[@horselady4375]

O wow!great to know

[@NatureZone101]

My mind is officially blown!! This is so cool. Guessing fruit would work too. Thanks!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, it does works for fruits as well. Thanks for watching.

[@LaurelRussellRanchGirl]

Work smart, not hard. Grandpa's favorite saying ❤️

[@twosongs7396]

Thank you so much for this generous time and video

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Agree 100% on the ease of using frozen vegetables. Generally cost effective, for those of us who can't garden anymore. Especially with a discount club membership. Buying in bulk, from their frozen foods selections, may be the most economical unit. Always pays to shop around, as regular pricing there may be higher than a good sale elsewhere. I'm reducing my reliance on our freezer by dehydrating things that rehydrate quite easily. Canning, when appropriate, for those that don't. Also, making "Instant" rice by cooking large batches in my rice cooker with no sodium chicken stock. Then, dehydrating the rice. Suspect that will work well, with your peas and rice, too. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great ideas...thanks! Love the "instant"rice idea. I'm going to try that one.

[@sofializzy4519]

Do you put them in the dehydrator frozen?

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@sofializzy4519 Yes, that's part of what makes it so easy. Before opening the package, make sure the vegetables are broken apart. Gently pound on the counter, if needed to break apart clumps of frozen peas for example. Then, open and spread them on trays. Remove any ice clumps that you may spot. Put the trays into the dehydrator. The food will thaw & the dehydrator evaporates any moisture from accumulated ice crystals.

[@SusieQ711]

@@oldtimerlee8820 are canned veggies okay to dehydrate. Do they need to be blanched?

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@SusieQ711 Yes, you can dehydrate most canned vegetables. All the processing has been done. All you have to do is drain them. Some you may want to rinse, such as black beans, for example. Spread on your dehydrator trays. Drying temperature is generally recommended to be around 125-135 F. Use the recommendation in your dehydrator manual. The Backpacking Chef dehydrates canned beets because its easier than working with fresh. He also makes something called Sweet Potato Bark made from mashed potatoes. Canned ones will work well for this, too. Check out his channel for interesting ways of dehydrating foods for the trail. They work for other uses, too! That said, generally it's better to use fresh or frozen vegetables because of the processing canned foods have already gone through. Some nutrients are loss through canning. Canning also affects the texture results when compared to fresh or frozen. That said, canned pineapple slices or chunks have a limited shelf life because acid in them corrodes the can. Rather than tossing them before they acquire a metallic flavor, dehydrate them for tasty snacks. And/or incorporate into your favorite granola or trail mix. Enjoy exploring what you can do with your dehydrator. Hope this helps.

[@a.v.scales4094]

I've been thinking about getting a freezer since the freezer drawers in my fridge are always full. But now you have me thinking that a dehydrator is the smarter appliance to buy. That and canning equipment. I've been learning so much from your videos.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you. We are so glad you are increasing your knowledge of all these things!

[@jackieflynt995]

I agree. The freezer is dependent on the grid, while the dehydrated isn't. Cheaper, too

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

I'll have to look and see if my old Seal-a-Meal has a place to attach that gadget. I do have oxygen suckers, but that would save some of those for other things.

[@robertlavigne6560]

Thank you Pam and Jim for being my go to when I need guidance!

[@sandrabeck8788]

Thank you for showing it’s OK to use frozen veggies! So much prepping is the long haul grind, which I was forced to do most of my life, and am tired of it!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You and me both! Thanks.

[@Mourad1m]

What wonderful and blessed lady you are! You remind me of my dear mom, who unfortunately left us three years ago!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@k8o568]

"well I am happy to tell you I have outgrown that" too! Love your channel!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

K8 0: Yes! Thank you! Jim

[@jeffcole1914]

It’s funny this is about learning and I learned plenty. So sad people thumbs down when you are excellent at teaching

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much. We do seem to have some detractors, but we are not discouraged by that.

[@robinspring-wheeler4077]

Thank you so much. My husband and I are retired and we have started pressure canning and dehydrating 'just in case'. We love your videos! I am making your sloppy joe recipe this week (got a great price on peppers). We live in the desert Southwest and do not have a garden, so the tips on dehydrating frozen veggies is great.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@jmeredithD2]

Sometimes putting a 2nd lid on top when you are vacuum sealing the jar helps the process... the 2nd lid wont stay on but it seems to work better using the double lid method

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I have heard that from others as well. I think my problem was operator trouble! LOL. I have figured out a a more sure way to do it now. Thank you!

[@R11BALDWIN]

After seeing this video I went and bought 20 pounds of frozen vegetables 2.oo a bag for 2 pounds and a round Cosori dehydrator on amazon 5 tray and the extra silicone sheets fir the trays and round plastic tray sheets for doing dehydrated eggs. I first seen your videos last year looking for proper ways to pressure can meat. Rose Red I love you guys to the moon. GOD Bless You both for your time and studies proving your points and being a wonderful teacher. I've also dehydrated 25 pounds of tomatoes and powdered them also. Thank You my love.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow! That is amazing work! Congratulations.

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

Thanks for the the video, really like your sense of humour and practicality, but...is there anyone else out there that looked at timestamp 7:20 the two solitary peas on the bench and started yelling at the screen? " Come on, put those peas on the tray, please!"🤣

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Tsc: It is too late now. We work hard to keep extraneous items out of the picture. Jim

[@lisakukla459]

I like your style, Pam. In my 30’s I decided to go back to school while I was still working full-time, and I promptly took on the mantra of, "Sometimes good enough is good enough!" I grow as much as I'm able to (mostly in friend's yards, since I don't have my own), but I've also been using frozen vegetables a lot lately for canning. Produce from Aldi, too. Preserving is about being resilient, not perfect. Right?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Love that! And yes, I agree. We do what we can when we can and keep moving forward. Thank you so much for your comments.

[@katharineroeder3657]

Do you also dehydrate frozen fruit? Also, what is a good source for your vacuum sealer?

[@lisakukla459]

@@katharineroeder3657 I think that may be a question for Pam, in which case, you might repost it in it's own comment, as I don't think she's alerted to replies to comments. If it's for me, I honestly don't do much dehydrating, but there's no reason why it wouldn't work just fine. I don't own a vacuum sealer, although I do think they're a great investment. I've seen lots of people using the foodsavr jar attachment, purchased alone, and pumping it with a brake bleeder. That seems like a genius idea to me.

[@gladtidings4all]

I fill mine to the head inch space, then in the head inch space I add a clean dry coffee filter put the canning lid and vacuum sealer adapter and Foodsaver vacuum seal away. And the ring lid

[@lynnl6437]

What does the coffee filter do?

[@janofarc3928]

You are such a blessing!

[@valexander8891]

My girls like frozen peas frozen. Its like frozen fruit - great summer treat!

[@craftsandchlorophyll271]

I just found your channel and I can't wait to get started dehydrating ! Thank you for the lessons. I appreciate you sharing the information.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad you found us! Welcome! Thanks for your comments.

[@janicemielke7702]

Wow! I’m so happy to have stumbled upon your video. What a great idea! I’m definitely going to do this. Thank you for sharing! I’m going to search for the rest of your videos. Keep them coming. And, yes you are a wonderful teacher!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much! And thanks for finding us!

[@creampuff28]

I appreciate how thorough you are in your explanations

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! Jim

[@creampuff28]

@@RoseRedHomestead I’m just starting to dry can dehydrated fruits and vegetables. Do you need to sterilize the mason jars or is it safe to wash it thoroughly with soapy water.

[@wellwisher7778]

Thank you, you are a generous soul.

[@drbushman6811]

Just finished doing my first frozen veggie dehydration.....what a success! Thank you so much for allowing all of us to learn from all of your research and experience. I'm in love with the whole green beans....they're kind of a great little snack!

[@kirraleighjohnson2048]

Silly Question, do you thaw the vegies first or just straight in the dehydrator frozen?

[@libertyliz4222]

Well, two "sillies", then; as the same question came to mind here

[@MsLookinup]

@@libertyliz4222 three sillies

[@Stephenrsm7600]

Miss Pam, Love your dehydrating of frozen vegetables!!!! I would Never have thought to do this!!! Excellent video!! Thank you and may G_d bless you!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@marshabeatty6589]

Fantastic, thank you!

[@marialewis2726]

Thank you so much💐 this was a blessing

[@toniomalley5661]

I’m so glad I found you yes I used to make everything as well but Parkinson’s has slowed me down so I’m learning new ways to get things done from the redhead on the green bit

[@karigonzalez6708]

My goodness! This was so helpful for me. We have such a small growing space for now and we pretty much eat what we grow. THIS I LOVE!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful!

[@wayneukes2438]

Growing vertically can have high yield in small spaces

[@clairlovesjesus314]

Thank you for all of your videos. Sending you and your husband our love and prayers! Two darling people helping so many!

[@gypsy3257]

This is just brilliant!

[@marymiller4155]

Thank you so much. I have subscribed to many sites of this nature . I found yours today. Your instructions were clear and precise. And your advice on doing things smarter and faster is exactly what I needed. Please share all the shortcuts that you can in your videos. Very much appreciated. I subscribed to your channel after watching this. I am definitely a fan. 😊☀️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much for subbing, and welcome! So glad you found us. Thanks for your comments!

[@annettereichert6926]

I just love these videos and education. I have always wanted to try canning and making bread and was afraid to give it a go. Thanks to Pam and Cindy I am giving a try and very successful. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these for us! 🥰🥰

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome. Let us know the results of bread baking.

[@maikailoa808]

Thank you for the wonderful tips.

[@jeanettejackson444]

You are an excellent teacher. Can you do a video on what makes a years supply? The ratios would be helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on all of these wonderful topics.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great suggestion! I will start working on that.

[@debp9483]

Aw a back up, if there's really a grid down situation, I have a manual vacuum pump to replace the electric one. It has a gauge, and I take it to 20 PPI. It's definitely work, but I've had manually sealed jars last for years. This was a great instruction. Thank you..

[@quettabird2707]

What is the brand/type of sealer you would suggest?

[@napriaa5175]

Love this video! Thank you 💝

[@debbiebrugman4543]

Thank you. I appreciate that you don’t edit out things that don’t work out perfectly or mistakes? My daughter and I are learning so much from you and your husband’s videos and website.

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

This method works well. I watch for sale days at the grocery and dehydrate lots of soup/stew fixings when they come around. Frozen peaches and strawberry slices do well also for winter cobblers. Thanks for another great video.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Those are great ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@litaknowes7294]

Yum Great idea ..i make peach cobbler w/crisp at least once a month and would definately miss the treat in hard times ..Comfort foods for stressful times

[@donnacarter7781]

You're just wonderful. I have a large year supply but it is aging. You have given me the incentive to go through and make fresh food. An answer to my prayers, lady. Thank you.

[@katebaldwin5386]

LOVE these videos!

[@shirleyparker370]

Stay well! Ty

[@danielleterry180]

Thank you for this vid I preferably dehydrate so my small chest freezer isn’t taken up plus you can prep your pantry way easier by doing this then put in valcumn sealed bags will last way longer 😁 also takes up less space if you use the smaller valcumn seal bags you just open a bag you can use for that week it keeps your veggies good a lot longer by doing smaller bags not opening a large one where you risk humidity getting to them

[@howardjohnson2138]

From scratch. A girl after my own heart. I've never allowed bisquik in my house

[@Araegrab]

I loved this! I’m looking forward to watching your other videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@hazelbrungard1623]

I just found your channel, and we enjoy it very much. We container garden on our front porch as we are elderly and have mobility issues. We can handle your great ideas. Thank You.😊

[@nomadicbydesign0]

I'm so glad that you did this one on frozen veggies. I saw this hack on someone else's video and thought, "I can do that!". I agree, it's much easier to let someone else grow, peel, chop and blanch them. I want to make meals in a bag that I can simply add hot water to any time I need a quick meal. These will be perfect! What type of vacuum sealer machine do you use?

[@chachab9239]

Lady you are just the encyclopedia of food preservation tricks. Loving every minute of it.❣️

[@jennybrown7484]

Fantastic. Thankyou!

[@nancyj5490]

This is Brilliant!!!

[@he7is7at7hand]

Great idea! Thanks for the video. I'm a vegetarian. I can see how making these kind of vegetables could also be Blended up into a powder and use that way too.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Absolutely!

[@JoVo1111]

I loved the look of joy on your face when you had sealing success on that second jar! Priceless! Do you ever use those food safe gel pack things (moisture absorbers)?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I use oxygen absorbers, but not desiccants. We will be doing a video on those very soon.

[@teresadragstream8648]

Thank you so much for this tip.

[@judithwest4183]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. It is well received and greatly appreciated.

[@suzieadler3912]

I don’t know if someone already asked this , but I was wondering if you could just vacuum seal the final product in food saver bags . I have a very good vacuum sealer machine that does a great job . Do you think it would keep just as long ? I don’t have a jar sealer attachment and my machine doesn’t accommodate one. ! Loved the video, can’t wait to try this !

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes you can! And I should have mentioned that in the video. Thanks for sharing your question.

[@tsunamis82]

In another video they recommended Mylar bags for long term storage.

[@jackieofalltrades5328]

@@tsunamis82 Do you how long would that last?

[@tsunamis82]

@@jackieofalltrades5328 one to two years, but can be extended using oxygen removers. Best to store in a lidded bucket to prevent rodents chewing through bags.