Freeze Drying BBQ Chicken for Sandwiches

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Trail Grazers

Trail Grazers

Күн бұрын

We start with shredded chicken saved from making chicken broth, add slow-cooked chicken thighs in BBQ sauce and simmer for six hours and we have the makings for fantastic BBQ chicken sandwiches. When the BBQ meat is freeze dried, we have the benefit of shelf stable storage and meal prep that takes very little time. A great combination for taking on the trail!
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@k.p.1139
@k.p.1139 4 ай бұрын
I LOVE you, Ms. Pam! 😊 I am in full swing hurricane prep, this year (2024). I have been watching and listening to those smarter than I am, and their concerns have me paying attention! I have my 3rd batch of fast beans in the freeze dyer. THANKS for that! NOW, You just gave me my next task, because I have a freezer stocked with thighs, and legs that I have been wondering what do I do with these? And, here you are, once again. Not only will I get them moved out of the freezer, But, I can have ready to go BBQ chicken for my ER pantry. 😀
@Thisisit120
@Thisisit120 Жыл бұрын
Thank you,thank you, thank you for test running your freeze-dried food. So many channels don’t do that and we end up making, and it turns out to be junk. Thank you again I appreciate you guys hard work that you put in these videos.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Reta. We are going to do a video soon on taste testing several of the FD foods we have done without testing them when we made the videos. We are certainly going to do that from now on.
@pms1953
@pms1953 6 ай бұрын
I just love your video on freeze drying food. You actually do things that can help me with my meal prep
@jo-annjewett198
@jo-annjewett198 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea. I have a lot of chicken in the freezer I need to use up. Freeze drying is such a great way to preserve food.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 5 ай бұрын
I agree. We have loved our FD BBQ chicken and also we did carnitas which turned out fantastic.
@ivybrandyn
@ivybrandyn Жыл бұрын
I'd love to make a suggestion: zero out a scale with the tray, put everything on the tray, weight it, freeze dry it, weigh it after with the same zero data, calculate the percentage of water loss, write that down on the container. Now you will never have to worry about excessively or insufficiently watering your food (that sound silly lol)
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
I have tried that several times and I know many people recommend doing that, but I have had very mixed results. I can pretty much eyeball it with more consistency than collecting data, and I am a data person! Go figure!
@sarinamuhammad3579
@sarinamuhammad3579 6 ай бұрын
I love how you say youre going to sacrifice and eat an early dinner 🤣😅😂 The shade of it all
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 6 ай бұрын
LOL!
@sueflo100
@sueflo100 Жыл бұрын
I go to Costco and get their whole rotisserie chickens and debone them and put barbecue sauce on it and freeze dried it, WOW DELICIOUS!!😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic!
@nicholecoleman6924
@nicholecoleman6924 9 ай бұрын
Appreciate you sharing your freeze dryer videos! Helps me know what can be successful 😊. Thank you!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 9 ай бұрын
So glad you find them useful.
@TammyToo
@TammyToo Жыл бұрын
Every time I hear you call your freeze dryer Kelvin it cracks me up. My freeze dryer is named Elsa.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
LOL! Thanks for sharing.
@jo-annjewett198
@jo-annjewett198 5 ай бұрын
Mine is Aunt Arctica
@jillburkett6876
@jillburkett6876 3 ай бұрын
Great idea! Thanks I will be making this!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@deannawillis2
@deannawillis2 Жыл бұрын
We are very much like y'all, Pam and Jim, when it comes to food on a trip. When we go camping in our travel trailer or car trip, if possible. I precooked meals and either can or freeze. One day, I'll have a freeze dryer. Thank you for giving me more ideas on meals. I have learned so much from you. Thank you.❤
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@timothywilliams9678
@timothywilliams9678 Жыл бұрын
Hi Pam and Jim, love the video, as always! Looks delicious! Did the freeze-drying take a lot longer by not pre-freezing the trays? It looks easier not to freeze them first. Have a great trip. It is wonderful seeing you both enjoying your retirement so much!😊❤
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
We have pre-frozen lots of our batches but quit doing it on most batches since the new software update does not have an option to select pre-frozen and frankly, we have not noticed much of a difference. We still pre-freeze things like buttermilk and eggs--they seem to do better that way.
@Linda-ue5nt
@Linda-ue5nt 6 ай бұрын
😊I learn so much from you!! So informative and thorough!! I’m going to look for your book! Thank you❤️
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@trishfriesen8943
@trishfriesen8943 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing things you’ve F.D. It’s neat to see how people use their machines and successes are always a bonus. Keep up the good work!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@christycritser2819
@christycritser2819 Жыл бұрын
I think that it is so cool the way you slowed down to make your chicken in your slow cooker. After retiring slowing down can be difficult. I love your channel thanks for sharing.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@crandallfamily661
@crandallfamily661 10 ай бұрын
My husband and I just bought a large harvest right freeze dryer! I’ve done ice cream sandwiches and skittles for my sons and then I did some fruits yesterday and now I’m prepping for this pulled chicken. I have a ton of frozen chicken that I need to clear out of my freezer and this is a perfect idea!!! ❤ this is the way we plan on storing our food also. Question where can I buy one of those vacuum sealers
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 10 ай бұрын
That little hand held sealer is in our Amazon store on the RoseRed side. Here is the link: roseredhomestead.com/amazon-rosered
@user-ez7fe6sn6p
@user-ez7fe6sn6p Жыл бұрын
I’ve just finished watching the video and thought of some shedded beef I have in the freezer. I am going to do the same with it and get it prepared for our up coming trip! Thank you! You folks are one of my favorites to watch. I have learned so much!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@lisaratliff7337
@lisaratliff7337 11 ай бұрын
Have you tried weighing the trays before and after? That way you know how much moisture have left to trays
@decormiamour
@decormiamour Жыл бұрын
I love your camping prep videos. Can we get a trailer tour?
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You bet! I think we did one on one of our trips to Bryce Canyon last year, but we will do one again when we head out the next time. Thanks for asking.
@pamharkins4601
@pamharkins4601 8 ай бұрын
Second watch, and like! I watch your videos several times, and if I need advice for something I always go back to your channel!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! You're the best!
@karenshady8129
@karenshady8129 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant idea… Im sooo doing this… I love that you always show the rehydration…thank you both so much
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@robingirven4570
@robingirven4570 Жыл бұрын
I think I was actually drooling through that whole video! My next FDing video. Thank you.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@cherylfaulkner7991
@cherylfaulkner7991 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a delicious meal!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
It really was. Thank you.
@sewpretty13
@sewpretty13 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this great idea and tutorial!! I have freeze-dried hamburger but never chicken. Great way to do it!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
We think so. It is very versatile!
@susanorozco9112
@susanorozco9112 Жыл бұрын
I will definitely be making this. Got my Freeze dryer Monday. So excited
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy! I am excited for you a well!
@lisarigley6619
@lisarigley6619 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This has been so timely for us and very useful!😊
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that! You are very welcome.
@mariapina1973
@mariapina1973 Жыл бұрын
thanks love it 😀
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
@kathygarner419
@kathygarner419 2 ай бұрын
Pam on another channel I have seen others put their freeze dried food and liquid under vacuum pressure to re-hydrate their foods. I know that liquids under vacuum pressure will penetrate the foods in vacuum sealed jars as I have used this technique to marinate meat. But was wondering if you had tried this with freeze dried food and how successful it is. Since you have a portable vacuum sealer for your jars it would not be so cumbersome to take that little device along on a road trip or a short outing. Another interesting video!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@PattyLU2
@PattyLU2 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks so much for all the great ideas!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@karenmyers7122
@karenmyers7122 Жыл бұрын
Pam, thank you for your thorough explanations.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mrskimmieg
@mrskimmieg Жыл бұрын
That looks delicious! I definitely want to give it a try.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
I hope you do. It was really good! thanks.
@steelhorses2004
@steelhorses2004 Жыл бұрын
We do this with Costco rotisserie chickens. Three shredded chickens will fill out four trays pretty well. Do you use new lids with the jars when vacuum sealing? Have you ever tried tattler lids for vacuum sealing? Lids have gotten so expensive.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
That sounds great. I have so many used regular lids that I can use that I have not tried Tattler. I am sure they would work.
@marygallagher3428
@marygallagher3428 Жыл бұрын
The BBQ chicken looks fantastic!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mary. We are pleased with how it turned out.
@donnamullins2089
@donnamullins2089 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness Pam your BBQ chicken looks delicious and the buns WOW. Have a safe trip. Good video. Thanks.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Donna.
@melodyreeder9762
@melodyreeder9762 7 ай бұрын
I purchase rotisserie chicken from the Sam's club. Then I shred it,and place in freezer to freeze dry the shreaded chicken , store it in gallon size mason jars. Then i take out just enough for a sandwich or two and place in a bowl of hot water. Mix it fir a minute or two and strain the water out .then i mix the B/Q sauce into the bowl and then place the bowl into micro wave for 2 minutes . And then place the B/Q chicken on a hamburger bun I do the same thing on pork roast ( i pressure cook the pork roast ) for 1 hour and 20 minutes then remove roast and shread the roast and place in freezer to freeze dry
@melodyreeder9762
@melodyreeder9762 7 ай бұрын
Purchase a rotisserie chicken at Sam's club is 4.99 a lot cheaper than buying from Grogery store and making it yourself
@melodyreeder9762
@melodyreeder9762 7 ай бұрын
I purchased a big pork from the Grogery store , cut it up into 4 big sections that gives me 4 pork roast and once the pork is freeze dried = 4 gallon size mason jars
@melodyreeder9762
@melodyreeder9762 7 ай бұрын
Cost of huge pork loin was 15.00 on sale
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 7 ай бұрын
Yes, doing that is fantastic. I do the same with pulled pork and carnitas!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 7 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@rjoney55
@rjoney55 Жыл бұрын
Great video! So happy you are TRYING to slow down! I do not have a big freeze dryer, can this be done in a small food dehydrator? I guess that was a dumb question since they are entirely different subjects. Oh well, it was a thought! Thanks again for the great video!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Meat can't be done in a dehydrator--it isn't safe.
@vallis1469
@vallis1469 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous! I simply MUST purchase a Freeze Dryer. It's on my list. Thanks for sharing. Have a great trip.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We have loved have a FD. It took us 5 years to save up for it and to do the research, but we are very glad to have one.
@Thisisit120
@Thisisit120 Жыл бұрын
Did you know that you can write on the jar itself with a sharpie marker and it will wash off.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Yes. I guess I am just in the habit of writing on the lids! I will have to remember that!
@karenf14
@karenf14 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for great idea. Going to get some roasted chickens from Costco and prepare it.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@suewiley1422
@suewiley1422 Жыл бұрын
Good idea for a FD meal. I usually FD rotisserie chicken. If you freeze that food first it would take less time.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
We have done it both ways and it really doesn't seem to make a difference.
@Judten1
@Judten1 5 ай бұрын
QUESTION. love this video! I just bought chicken breast on sale! Please can you share where you purchased the metal scoop? Fits perfect in your tray to get food into jars. Thanks. 💕
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Here is the link: amzn.to/3NLqTGu
@dvhaltemam
@dvhaltemam Жыл бұрын
I have three questions for the next "answering post". 1. I canned apple pie filling with flour before I knew that was not safe. Is there any way to salvage it? 2. What happens if I add too much liquid to canned meat, then it makes its own also? 3. We tried to dehydrate fruit that was not quite done in the freeze dryer and it got worse. Do you think that is because we are not in the desert? I wrote these questions on the post from 10 months ago but not sure if you go back and check old posts.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
I answered this over on RoseRed.
@conniesowers5125
@conniesowers5125 Жыл бұрын
Pam, thank you for all your informative videos. You are such an inspiration. I am wondering if there is any way to freeze dry bread/muffins/pancakes/cookies? Could they be reconstituted with steam? I would love to purchase a freeze dryer, hopefully in the near future. I see all the wonder things you freeze dry and how beneficial a freeze dryer would be.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
That is certainly worth some experimentation!
@lyndabuchholz1216
@lyndabuchholz1216 Жыл бұрын
There are videos on bread and those kinds of things. I see them wrapping them in damp paper towels and leaving in fridge overnight or steaming them. Probably there are many more ways to do it. It is so easy to mix up dry mixes that I haven't done that yet.
@sanot8443
@sanot8443 Жыл бұрын
Do you vacuum seal with new never been used lids or used ? Thanks!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
I use previously used lids.
@craftyam
@craftyam Жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me where you bought your scoop? Thanks
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You can find it in our Amazon store.
@kayeredwine9685
@kayeredwine9685 Жыл бұрын
How did it taste? Did you need to add more BBQ sauce? Love your videos!!
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
It was great. Jim added more sauce when he ate his, but it was perfect for me.
@kimbowyer7453
@kimbowyer7453 Жыл бұрын
These look great. Question: If I do a Boston butt do I need to wash it after cooked to remove most of the fat before I add sauce?
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
You do want to remove as much of the fat as possible.
@kimbowyer7453
@kimbowyer7453 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. And, thank you for all you do. I enjoy and learn lots from you.
@nancyhughes933
@nancyhughes933 Жыл бұрын
Will it work in a dehydrator
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
It is no recommended to dry meat in a dehydrator. I don't do it. It really isn't safe.
@davidkeyser128
@davidkeyser128 Жыл бұрын
There's absolutely zero surprise in that the freeze dryer is named Kelvin.
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
LOL! I am afraid that most people don't get it! Thanks for getting it!
@Lifeinabody-ix7yo
@Lifeinabody-ix7yo Жыл бұрын
I think Jim is also freeze dried
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean, but thanks for your comment.
@KT-yq7ed
@KT-yq7ed Жыл бұрын
You just told everyone you are leaving in a few weeks!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 Жыл бұрын
LOL! But not the exact dates!
@davidsanderson4442
@davidsanderson4442 Жыл бұрын
But you have no idea when this was filmed…
@Judten1
@Judten1 5 ай бұрын
How did it taste???😊
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 5 ай бұрын
Yummy! We use the meat for making our leakless sandwiches and they are delicious!
@user-vl2nz3oh4c
@user-vl2nz3oh4c 3 ай бұрын
Why don't you use a oxygen absorbers
@trailgrazers3690
@trailgrazers3690 3 ай бұрын
They are not needed when we vacuum seal.
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