Dried Food Vacuum Sealing FAQ

[@KoniB.]

if you worry about dinging your lids? place a dime or penny under the opener lip and no dings.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Oooh, smart tip!

[@thedirtprincess3293]

Oh thank you for this!

[@happy_times01]

Yes! Smart indeed!

[@jojow8416]

Hi KoniB, I am sorry, but I am not understanding your method and its purpose. I would dearly appreciate if you can elaborate further. Thank you so kindly. OOPS, as I read more comments I think you are referring to avoiding dents when opening a sealed lid.

[@joycewedel9084]

Ditto

[@abcd543217]

You are great in telling about how all those projects work and how to do them. I just watch daily just to see what you have to show us! It is much happy news then any news on the tv. You lift my spirit. Thank you!

[@oldnanz]

I watch a channel of a Mennonite person that said they had never heard about botulism until they left the Mennonite community. She proceeded to explain it in a way that made perfect sense. You have confirmed many of her talking points. Thank you

[@TheresaDarylsWife]

Ruthann Zimmerman?

[@thedirtprincess3293]

​@@TheresaDarylsWifeguessing thats who. I heard Ruthann say that too.

[@scubasmitty5135]

The BEST thing about YOUR videos is that we ALL learn from your mistakes !!!! Thank you SO MUCH for saving US money,,, time,,, and effort,,, by showing us what NOT to do,,, !!!! I would have done so many things that didn't work out that I would have given up on !!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

😊

[@joycewedel9084]

Ditto

[@lindachandler2293]

I've mentioned this before in a couple of places, but I think it bears repeating. One thing that happened with my vacuum sealed jars that I was not expecting at all happened when we had a tornado pass our house and I'm talking very close to our house. There was no damage, but it was within several 100 yd of our house. I don't even know if it actually touched the ground, but it was incredibly loud. I was checking doors and windows and concerned that they were going to pop out. As I got close to my pantry, I could hear ping after ping. My heart sank. Jars were unsealing. That was scary! After everything was over, I started checking jars. No conventionally canned jars lost their seal. And for some mystifying reason, only about 15 jars setting on the concret floor unsealed. Other vacuum sealed jars setting only a couple feet higher and all the way to the top shelves didn't unseal. I sealed them back and counted my blessings.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Wow.

[@heliaandrade146]

Hi Heidi, Thanks to you and your great explanations, I purchased a break bleeder pump and the vacuum sealing tops a couple of years ago… and there’s no stopping me now, lol. Whatever I can afford on sale eg. Lentils, beans, pasta, even tea.. I vacuum seal in mason jars. I live in Canada and our prices are through the roof. On another note , I love the fact that you don’t get political or fear monger like many other channels, its a refreshing channel you have… Take Care carry on sealing.💚😊

[@Ella-j4y5t]

I from Canada to Ontario

[@jamestriplett790]

I've had to take apart the hand vacuum sealer and lube the plunger with food grade grease one time and it works great again.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thanks for sharing that, I likely need to do that with mine.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I think sometimes that the rumors about food preservation starts from government agencies. They don’t want us to preserve food, they want us dependent on them to provide food. The same with rebel canning which even though frowned upon has been done safely since beginning of time. I keep all my used lids to use for dehydrating. The jars sit on the shelf overnight and I check for seal the next day. The ones that don’t seal, the lids go into the garbage at that point. I found with vacuum bags, they can lose their seal days later, so for me, I prefer jars. I’m happy you mentioned expiration dates, they weren’t even used until the 1970’s. People were smarter before that I guess. If it looked bad or smelled bad, it went to pigs or compost. Thanks Heidi! Shalom!

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I forgot, one of my buffs went broody, so Mike put some extra eggs under her. She started sitting yesterday. I’m so excited!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am so with you on the thoughts about the agencies

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi! 🙂 In my kitchen, the drawer that has the bottle opener has everything from the silverware to the turkey baster in it. I usually end up using an upside-down teaspoon (for the table, not measuring) to open the jar. There's always a place on the lid where it hangs over just a pinch more. An upside-down teaspoon is also the only way I've ever found to peel ginger too. Like you, I don't do that much anymore.☺️ Blessings! 💜

[@nancyplank1651]

To not get a bend in flat jar lids when opening, place a butter knife blade on top of flat lid and use your hand opener as you demonstrated with the round opener part resting on the knife blade. Thank you for all your wonderful videos!! God Bless!!!

[@marywnz2no]

I use coffee filters in my powders thank you so much for that tip. Works great!

[@momsaccount3069]

I bought my jar sealer thanks to your channel. Thanks for the constant info.

[@kinleyjackson4405]

You are amazing Heidi! Thank you for all the info you provide us. The brake bleeder is an excellent idea:) God Bless

[@heliaandrade146]

She sure is amazing, so fortunate I found this gem.

[@Kay-du4ll]

Great re-cap on this subject! And I've used your tip on the barrier for powdery items - works great. Gotta get back to roasting my coffee beans...God bless and God is good ALL THE TIME!

[@SleepyHead76]

I was just gifted 12 bags of dried cherries from Costco. Half are best by this month and half are best by September. I’m thankful to know that I can vacuum seal them into jars and they should last a bit longer.

[@joycewedel9084]

Great topic! Ty!

[@conniebranham-b9x]

Great info, thank you.

[@brendahallmcdonald1292]

You validated my thoughts about mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, and the food savers I have had. Thank you for the great videos. I love my Excalibur dehydrator and my small vacuum sealer that does both large mouth and small mouth jars. I do not anticipate ever purchasing another food saver😊

[@sherrielewis2651]

When I started canning, I used oxygen absorbers and it worked great for about 6 months. Then I realized my drygoods were not sealed. I had to go thru all of my goods again and use a vacuum sealer. They've remained sealed since (2021). I have used oxygen absorbers in mylar bags for grains. Pushed air out and sealed after ziplock with a hair straightener. I then put them in 5 gal buckets with large oxygen absorbers. I haven't opened the buckets yet. Prayerfully it worked.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not even use them in my grains, more than half the time the ones I have tried in the past for that were no good so I simply push out as much air as I can, then seal.

[@karenw9996]

Bingo! Expiration dates on honey, when the honey they found in the pyramids of Egypt was still good (stored in a cool, dark place 😉). It's all about job security for the bureaucrats.

[@kleineroteHex]

Don't forget a lot of store honey is not raw or pure honey....

[@karenw9996]

@@kleineroteHex I buy mine from two teenage girls whose family farms about 40 miles west of me. Mine's fresh AND local! And they planted wildflowers all over their property to do their best to keep the bees from feeding on anything grown with chemicals.

[@kleineroteHex]

@@karenw9996 best! I get mine from a local beekeeper as well, or my daughter, but they are not local - for allergies the more local the better.

[@kleineroteHex]

I love your down to earth thinking so much. Many similar channels always need the newest gadget to demo; some give truthful reviews. Who really n e e d s all these gadgets?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not like having a ton of gadgets. I did buy that off brand non foodsaver set of tops just to see if they would be worth it for people to purchase who were looking to save a little more but that is the only reason I did that.

[@kleineroteHex]

@RainCountryHomestead understandable, but I was thinking of air fryers etc , the newest thing on the market we are told we need 🤣 . I got me a small convection/ regular toasteroven, for summer and baking when I don't want to heat the whole house. Got it on freecycle and now I will get rid of the little toasteroven that can't bake (that was free as well). Picked up a set of the offbrand vac tops, I only had a widemouth, at the thrift shop for buck, one spare widemouth, oh well.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@kleineroteHex Yep, I have NO interest in air fryers, instapots, and whatever the latest fancy gadget is.

[@teresagoergen729]

I have the same can opener, except ours is green, and it’s my favorite also!

[@useupwearout5029]

I have been wondering about the Tattler lids. I use them for my pressure canning. I do reuse my metal lids....but was hoping to avoid future purchases (meaning I purchased a large quantity of Tattler's and haven't purchased metal since.) Thank you for this review. I absolutely LOVE your opening statement in each video.

[@saraharellano9399]

Thank you very helpful. This could be dangerous, I'm gonna want to vacuum seal everything 😂

[@joycewedel9084]

Even rancid nuts can have an icky stale like smell. Old peanut butter too from the store.

[@brightstarr57]

Great video...easy to understand!

[@candacecurtis5739]

Thank you! Brake bleeder. On it!

[@marywnz2no]

I have some almonds in jars not sealed but they have the shells on still. I guess I should seal those too.

[@monagriggs6352]

Hey Heidi 🥰💞🙏💞

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@Kit29]

I found that reusing jars often came undone/unsealed. Like Heidi said, you must check them! For that reason I don’t really like reused jars.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Im so happy l watched this. My carrots don't stay so pretty dehydrated. Any tips appreciated. Also I was at awe seeing the powder eggs there. Had no idea to this process. Hope l can find that video😊😊😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, the egg video is in the dehydrating playlist. I think the carrot one is too but just in case here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvEm2hrnrKNg8k

[@susanbutterfly9579]

I really appreciate all your videos. Thank you,!

[@beautifullife7544]

Thank you ❤

[@marking-time-gardens]

Thank you! Great information! Appreciate everything you share, always useful! Blessings on your day Kiddo!🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

[@darleneschreiber9415]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@juliehall1338]

I just pulled some apples from 2021 that I had sealed and they were perfectly fine. I made a cobbler with them. I agree it's good to be safety minded but if sealed well, a lot of dehydrated foods will last quite a long time.

[@DebraKopera]

Thank you for sharing this information

[@rhondaallen4309]

Thanks ❤

[@johnparkhurst825]

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[@jamestriplett790]

I get used canning jars from second hand stores. I always check the rim for smoothness to feel if there are any small chips. They don't seal well even with new lids.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right, I have had to repurpose such for things that do not need to be sealed

[@karenw9996]

Jealous that you can do that, the thrift store here costs more than buying new...a dozen jars are about the same amount at both places, but the new ones come with lids rings & the used ones don't, so the end cost is higher buying used jars. Pretty crazy, huh?!?

[@jamestriplett790]

@@karenw9996 i have noticed that also. There is a estate sale store i get mine from.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@karenw9996 i too in my state have realized thrift stores are not thrifty anymore😅

[@karenw9996]

@@patriciaboatman8423 I've found the one in my store has best prices on "extras" so that's where I buy my books & gift bags. The next town over has a thrift store that has best prices on the "necessities" so I buy clothing, kitchen utensils, beddings there. A small town 1/2 hour away has good prices, but limited inventory, so they aren't worth the drive unless I'm going to be near there for some other reason.

[@palominogirl2732]

My friend the mechanic, who knows that I have arthritis in my thumbs, suggested a Pittsburgh pump instead of a brake bleeder. It works just fine to vacuum seal in a piece of PVC pipe that I put together as a chamber.

[@Deauxneal]

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[@ceciliafuentes3299]

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[@katiebradford9751]

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[@ColdWarPrepper]

Great info - thanks for sharing - I've shared this to my subs I checked your description and didn't find it - can you provide more info on the tube sealer, please

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you mean the Vacuum Chamber that Patrick makes, I think I noted both in the video and in the description that one needs to email us for the product list and ordering information

[@kellycarver2500]

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[@malindascott2383]

Is it better to seal coffee beans in a jar with a lid or vacuum seal in a jar?

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤❤❤❤❤ Is there a special tool that keeps the jar lid flat as you open it? I save used canning jar lids, but when I open a new jar, I don’t know how to lift up the lid without bending the edge of the lid. Thank you for a very information and extensive

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

15:09 I just hear your answer, so thanks for that and this video😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thanks for letting me know you found it :)

[@karenw9996]

If, like me,, you don't have/can't find the wider (older) bottle opener...and you're willing to spend the money...For Jars sells a new version of what used to be called "Pry-A-Lid"...and not to take away from Heidi & her channel, but if you go to Three Rivers Homestead, there's a discount code for 10% off. I haven't used it, but I know it's there.

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

@@karenw9996 ❤️ Thanks for the information!

[@roses6876]

Heidi have you tried vacuum sealing fresh fruits and veggies? I've seen a few videos floating around and it sounds like a great idea. I think they have said things stay fresh for about a year. This would be great for things like apples and strawberries, even green bean. I'm curious of your thought on this. Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No I haven't other than saying this should only be done with things you plan on storing in the fridge to help them stay fresher longer, not to store in a pantry.

[@maryhoward1338]

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[@susiet2150]

Heidi, I have several sealed jars of peanut butter (plain, not emulsified) in my pantry. Those should last indefinitely, right?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I would think so, there will be other factors such as heat that could determine their over all longevity

[@Keiths1234]

🙏🙏🙏♥️🕊👍 thanks you for your insight and wisdom

[@122593chico]

Have you vacuum sealed raisins or cranberries?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, I have vacuum sealed all kinds of dried fruits, mostly apples, raisins, figs, and apricots but also pineapples and bananas

[@annamccosker7878]

Can you vacuum seal a bag with the brake leader? Or only jars... I have a vacuum sealer that rarely works on the bags! It works fine with jars but the bags seem to seal perfectly... Only to reinflate within 20-30 minutes! 😔.... Drives me batty!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I am sure it is possible, there are other things that would be necessary such as a way to seal the bag and some kind of apparatus that would connect to the bags. The issue with the bags and your vacuum sealer are due to either holes in the bags or most likely the sealing portion that heats and then presses them to seal. That was a common issue with my foodsavers and why I finally gave up.

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

I tried vacuum ceiling crushed up egg shells for my chickens and I was surprised I couldn’t get them to seal. Do you think it’s because it’s like sealing an empty jar? Maybe it’s not necessary to keep them sealed?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Even though they are crushed and not powdered, there is likely still a powder coating ending up on the rim when vacuuming the jar

[@crankygoose]

I have finally gotten around to sealing all my nuts in jars. It got me to wondering about your experience with what nuts seem to go rancid faster, salted? Unsalted? Roasted? Unroasted? Have you noticed a trend or difference in how well each one does being vacuum sealed?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not noticed any difference regardless of salt content or if they are raw or not

[@crankygoose]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you so much for your reply!

[@wyyeti4004]

I dehydrated sweet & spicy pickle chips. They are a bit rubbery but not sticking too much. What is the best way to store them? Help?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The sugar is likely why they are rubbery. I would assume between both the acid and the sugar they should be fine to seal

[@wyyeti4004]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you. 🙂

[@serenitysealed485]

Do you dehydrate yellow squash? I love to eat it when I pull it out of the dehydrated. Tastes like sweet chips, like kettle corn. Even placing in mason jars, they seem to still get slightly soft.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I personally do not grow yellow squash but I do dehydrate whatever squash I grow, including spaghetti squash. Pumpkin especially as making it into a powder gives it many uses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWPHZGiqgdiioqc

[@michaelah523]

I have some dried tomato pieces that I bought. They aren't 'crispy' (not sure what I was expecting, to be honest). What's the best way to store these long term, please?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Dried tomatoes pieces are not crispy but the dried pureed tomatoes can be abd yes you can still vacuum seal them for long term storage as I do that with my dried tomato pieces

[@michaelah523]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!

[@jeanpaeth6314]

How would I know if the eggs are spoiled? Will they smell rancid?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you would know by the smell

[@alenaB]

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[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

Can you feed the rancid nuts to chickens or squirrels? Or will it harm them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Rancid fats can be toxic to humans so I would assume the same applies to animals so I toss them

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!

[@annamccosker7878]

On my goodness! I didn't know that... I've never heard that before. I always forced myself to eat the rancid nuts bc I hate to throw away food. I'm not going to be doing that ever again​@@RainCountryHomestead

[@kellycarver2500]

My mom ate one by accident, and she got so sick, vomiting all day long. Poor thing.

[@jillwinn7399]

I have recently started canning and learned not to stack canned food items, is it ok to stack vacuum sealed items?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Jars of either type CAN be stacked. Please see this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWjLpX96ja5lf5Y

[@disneymom5]

Just started dehydrating veggies. I did not vacuum seal them, a friend told me I didn't need to. Should I go back and seal them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While it is not necessary, if you are planning on putting them in long term storage, it will extend their quality

[@disneymom5]

Thankyou!

[@suefeatherstone5329]

Heidi...my vacuum sealer came with BPA free bags...could I use dried chopped dates that I purchased...vacuum seal in the bags then once I've opened (to use) transfer into a jar...I don't have many jars right now....🌞🙏🏼

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can do that

[@nunyabznz3029]

I got the copycat version of the good old lid lifter that can not be found. 'Bxgnip Mason Jar Opener No Lid Dents or Damage Multifunctional Jar Opener Easy Twist Manual Handheld Top Remover Bottle Opener Made For Lifetime.' It works great, $10ish on the A store.

[@virginiawynes5935]

Thank you for this video!

[@maryamabdulrehman8059]

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