*FREEZE DRYING FOODS~Harvest Right Freeze Dryer*

[@sharonjennings1282]

Thanks for this video. I just got my FD a couple of weeks ago and am looking forward to doing her sand selling them at my farmers market!

[@wfaythe]

Thank You for sharing...I just got my small freeze dryer and finished my bread runn..can't wait to get started on some of these things..Please keep the videos coming...

[@TinaGolik]

I’m so excited for you! Your going to be amazed at how things come out of it. Everything is full of flavor and fresh tasting. It’s a huge improvement from regular dehydrating. Please keep me posted on what you try and how you like it.

[@mykaylapacheco2426]

I'm planning on getting one of these during tax time. This is perfect! I'm definitely subscribing. You're amazing

[@willothewispl]

Thank you, I have been wanting to learn how to use one of these. God Bless.

[@isabelladavis1363]

very well explained never thought about yogurt and milk products...im a baker and that would be an amazing advantage,,\want it as well for sauerkraut and its probiotic benefits..so wonderful for the gut ! Thank you for all of your time and expertise in making this video...stay blessed..

[@nicolettesinspirations]

Love this Tina!!!

[@cathymontano569]

Wow, enjoyed!

[@carriecreates1207]

Thank you! I liked seeing the real thing!!

[@joanstrunk4715]

Awesome video!

[@brendasmith6076]

Are the green beans aready cooked if you bought from grocery

[@timelliott6036]

I wonder if you used a scale (most British cooking uses a scale instead of measuring spoons) and weighted the product (eg. eggs) before and after processing them, then by weight you would know how much water to use to reconstitute the product.

[@TinaGolik]

Thats true, and I love the tv show "The Great British Bake Off" but each egg is different each day. The same chicken can lay a small egg one day, and a double yoked egg the next day. Plus if your in a hurry its easier to just scoop out some powder, and add enough water to reach a fresh egg texture.

[@timelliott6036]

@@TinaGolik, sorry if I wasn’t clear about the weighing. I was not thinking of weighing each egg, but of a batch. Count the eggs. Put all the eggs in a container, weigh them. Freeze dry. Weigh them again. See the difference. Divide by the number of eggs and you should get the weight difference per egg.

[@lacyjones6355]

@@timelliott6036 If you powder the freeze dried (raw scrambled) eggs, then the ratio to reconstitute a large egg is 1 Tablespoon egg powder to 2 Tablespoons water. Hope this helps.

[@timelliott6036]

@@lacyjones6355 thanks!

[@jamesparrish3273]

Great Video!!

[@timelliott6036]

I have seen some of the commercial videos by Harvest Right… but I like yours better. Clear explanations and I like the sampling! With the raw eggs are there any worries about salmonella or does the freezing take care of that?

[@TinaGolik]

No worries about salmonella. The eggs are safe because they are completely dry. It would be a concern if there was any moisture left in them. They are the exact same as freeze dried eggs you'd buy in the store (a can from my patriot supply containing 72 eggs cost $87.95, and they are cheaper than other companies ), These eggs are shelf stable for 25+ years.

[@joanstrunk4715]

But remember, these are still raw eggs and must be cooked before consuming, either as scrambled cooked eggs or baked in cakes, etc.

[@susanlarson571]

Do you blanch the veggies before freezing?

[@TinaGolik]

Some vegetables I blanch first and some I don’t.

[@dorahaymond4061]

Are there times you can leave the food in the FD like say it finishes in the middle of t he night - will it remain at peak condition? Liked your video btw - very helpful :)

[@corinnemaldonado439]

You can increase the extra dry time if you think it will be done in the middle of the night. I have put mine on for an extra 10 hours. It doesn't hurt the food.

[@cadre500]

If you use club soda or seltzer water instead of lemon water you won't alter the flavor or your apples or bananas once you cut them.

[@silviag1547]

Would love one but unfortunately in Canada it’s very expensive 7+ k 😢

[@TinaGolik]

It’s very expensive here too, but I decided it was worth the cost. I’m saving in the long run with the price of food going up.

[@ronsellew5696]

Do you blanch your greens before freeze drying?

[@TinaGolik]

Yes it will turn out better if you blanch first.

[@sincityprepping]

Great video. Thank you

[@Thisisit120]

I have heard so much that you can’t do sour cream. But it looks like you did. Was it low fat or full fat or what? And how did it reconstitute?

[@TinaGolik]

It was regular sour cream. I don’t buy low fat because I don’t think it matters. I just add water until it returns to the right consistency as sour cream. If you Google freeze dried foods for sale, it gives you a good idea of things you can freeze dry.

[@Thisisit120]

Thank you

[@timelliott6036]

Have you tried freeze drying dry products like crackers? I was wondering if they would turn to powder…

[@TinaGolik]

No I haven't tried crackers, but I have tried bread. :)

[@angielewellen9742]

How long have you had your freeze dryer? And are you gonna do more videos of freeze drying? Really enjoy the video.

[@TinaGolik]

Ive had it for a couple months, and still learning. Today I have basil, cilantro, and green beans in the freeze dryer. Im trying to use up garden harvests while its fresh. I would be happy to do more videos. Is there anything in particular you'd like to see?

[@angielewellen9742]

@@TinaGolik Anything will be fine. I haven't got one yet. So taking all the info in I can get.

[@hydroman911]

I absolutely loved my harvest right freeze dryer for the 7 months that it worked but after that the machine died the company could not get it working even after sending me 6 computer boards that I had to install myself apparently there is some sort of a virus embedded in their computer system that they cannot figure out so my recommendation would recommendation would be wait on buying the machine. let me say one more time I love this machine while it worked.

[@anndennis7163]

Did they replace your Freeze Dryer for you?

[@240weatherby3]

Looked like you had some moisture in your drain hose when you opened the valve.

[@TinaGolik]

Yes! All the moisture in foods is pulled through the drain hose and empties into the bucket I have set under it. Some foods have more than others. I’m currently freeze drying candy and there is very little moisture.

[@240weatherby3]

@@TinaGolik what I was trying to say is. I think you pulled moisture back into the machine when you opened your drain valve. Which is not a good thing to do watch the replay and you will see what I’m talking about

[@TinaGolik]

@@240weatherby3 I don’t think it goes back in. You have to open the drain valve. It releases the pressure in the chamber.

[@gloriagamer]

@@TinaGolikbut do not let hose touch bottom in bucket or it will draw water back inside. Clip it to side of bucket

[@rebeccalee5674]

It’s off the subject but I just want to say that your hair looks great 👍

[@TinaGolik]

Lol my hair looked pretty bad in the beginning of the video. Lol I had been working on the garden and my hair had been up. I took it down to film. I just added some low lights and happy with those though. I’m getting ready to add more. I figure fall is basically here so why not. Lol have a great day!

[@rexhavoc2982]

How in the world did you get a right hand FD machine?

[@TinaGolik]

It opens from right to left. My camera turns video around. Sometimes while editing the video I remember to turn the video, but most times I don’t because it doesn’t matter, and editing takes hours already. Thank you for watching and taking time to comment.

[@chuckgarrett5789]

Thanks for the video but I stopped before halfway done because the camera you are using, like the front of your phone, reverse the image and letters so I'm not getting a true video of the product or words being shown. I'll check back in a few months and see if you have updated how you record using maybe a different camera or video helper. Thanks.

[@nilsakruse2848]

I’ve wanted one…now I REALLY want one…lol

[@TinaGolik]

Its worth the cost...you will love it!

[@tinacostner3069]

I just found your channel and I love it. You should check out retired at 40. I’ve been checking out freeze drying and he has lots of good stuff.

[@wfaythe]

I thought that it was 1 tbsp egg and 2 tbsp water ...probably whatever looks like egg..LOL