HARVEST RIGHT❄Freeze & Dry Times❄ for the most common foods

[@flordelcamporio9373]

Please post a link to a printable version of your sheet

[@samirisen7707]

How to get cheat sheet???

[@SayMyNameAgain]

I paused the video & took a screenshot.

[@travistemple5350]

Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for that list man I’ve been looking for something like that for a few days now I can’t believe there is nobody really talking about the dry times and freeze time

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This video and list will not be very accurate anymore. The software and efficiency has increased from several years ago.

[@tammiepennington7091]

Would LOVE a printable copy of these dry times!

[@SayMyNameAgain]

Pause video & take a acreenshot, that's what I did

[@lrmsmrls16]

Any updated list for the new freeze dryer?

[@cindynewman7955]

Hello! Are all these items,on your list, pre-frozen? Just wondering if pre-frozen would cut down on the freezing time according to your sheet. Thank you in advance!

[@lakky-12]

you can cut all your times down by freezing the food on the trays first. i noticed it’s about 7-8 hours saved.

[@LanceLaCroix]

Incredibly helpful... really adds perspective. Incredible resource.

[@tkn0831]

I am a newbie and I am wondering where the extra hours come from ? From your sheet, apples 9 hours freezing, 7 hours drying, then you have the total hours as 24 -28 hours.. 9 + 7 = 16 hours??? Thank you.

[@2SurvivalHomesteadTeachingFarm]

I am a newbie too. I'm on my first batch as I type. I was wondering the same thing but I found the answer down below. You have the freeze time which is the first cycle and the dry time which is the third cycle. There are three cycles all together. The machine has a separate second cycle that we do not pre determine. So if you set the freeze time and the dry time to the chart, you can expect the total dry time to be what it says because of the added second cycle that the machine does on its own. Does this make sense?

[@yoadrienne939]

Freezing, Vacuum cycle, Vacuum Drying, Drying, Final Dry Cycle. These are the cycles.

[@27dancelife]

These times are additional to what the machine already does??

[@Mila2012100]

Thanks for all the info, my freeze dryer doesn't show the same options I just purchased it, is the large size. Is that option for pre-frozen and liquid/ none liquid not available anymore?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

this video is ancient in freeze dryer years now and the newest version of software does not ask if your food is prefrozen

[@silverkidd237]

i have a question. in the middle of a cycle and the temperature reads 130 degrees and says high room temp. is this normal? or can i cancel the cycle its just a bread run but not sure if i can stop the cycle just like that or if the temp matters

[@benrudder3855]

Do u have a link to a printable copy?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

It's no longer relevant for the current freeze dryers

[@chucktrent2096]

Is it possible to get printed copy? I screenshot, but printed copy would be much better

[@beccajo490]

I would also like a copy of the freeze dry times.

[@laineroddick5406]

Thanks, I pushed pause and wrote out all the times ,thanks! I couldn’t read the last little bit some words popped up on the screen. Also could you make a list of how long it takes to rehydrate foods. Just got my freeze dryer and looking forward to freeze drying LOTS of different foods and treats

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This list is way outdated and not needed any longer. Cycle times are much shorter now and the software is intuitive

[@JS-rr4pf]

Hi! Thank you for sharing. How about the temperature?

[@DM-mz7zh]

It's automatic.

[@luvmyar]

Does latest firmware ask if product if frozen or not. Mine unit is not asking.

[@tammiepennington7091]

Dude. This would be awesome to have but my memory isn't good enough to remember all that, no matter how many times I play this back, lol. We need this chart in PRINTABLE form. THANKS!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This is an old video and the newer machines and software make it obsolete.

[@brooklinmcconnell5272]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity where/how do you know what to put your self temperature at? It doesn't say anywhere online or even on harvest rights page ..I read they use to be 125f stock but now they are 55f...I'm wanting to freeze dry ice cream and also skittles

[@lakky-12]

screen shot it with your

[@jeffwrightsman5265]

Third batch here with my new XL 7 tray FD. Freezing a batch of cooked chicken and cooked quarter pound burgers. Trays and food were pre frozen. I am at about 31 hours dry time, -1 or 0 degree and 179 mtorrs. I am curious as to if it should be warmer or more specifically what temp should I expect for the end of the drying process? Thanks for any help.

[@jackcastcrew]

Sounds like you are right on track. Just let it finish up and add more time if they aren't fully dried. I'd say 38-42 to be on the safe side.

[@Songsbyommishra]

what if we put 10kg input in 30kg freeze dryer machine? would there be any change in output time?

[@roseashworth1263]

Just wondering are we suppose to set the freeze time to 9 or 8 or what ever it maybe each time? I’m trying to wrap my head around all this I’m a newbie and I just got my new med and the first two times it didn’t work out then I had to get an update it running now so far good, but I didn’t change the freeze time not even sure how at this point.. it’s 8:10 pm Sunday 8/13/23 from NH

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This video is an old one. You do not have to adjust these settings on the newer freeze dryers. Happy Freeze Drying!

[@gailburtonify]

How can we obtain a copy of this list. I could barely see what you were showing. Please post a downloadable copy.

[@SlipAngleG70]

Can these dryers work in cold temperatures like a garage at -15c to -20c? We are trying to figure out where the best place is to locate the machine as to not be a disturbance in the house.

[@outsidethebox218]

Instruction manual says optimal operating tenps are 35-90⁰

[@WendyHowell-cd4gp]

Can we please see a printable version ?

[@gavinmacmounsey]

How about hot sauce (homemade raw fermented hot sauce) ? Have you freeze dried hot sauce before? Would you reccommend a custom setting due to high salt content and by extension lower required freeze temp for the liquid? Thanks!

[@gavinmacmounsey]

Oh i just realized the custom setting only allows adjusting the temp of the tray warming, not the actual chamber freeze temp.

[@CannaNoir]

@@gavinmacmounsey there's an update for the freeze dryer and it adds setting for freeze temp, heat temp, freeze time, dry time etc. 😀

[@mlitoshenko]

Can you make an updated list?

[@sea6bear]

Do you prefer processing already cooked meats or raw meats? Are there pros and cons ?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I tend to do cooked, but either can be done. Just make sure that if you are doing raw, that you label them that way. It's very easy to forget. Meat turns out well rehydrated. I am doing an all meat video soon.

[@wendyjapp2218]

I haven't gotten my FD yet but when you say for instance 9 hrs freeze and 7 hrs dry why is the total dry time 24-28? You dont just add up the 9 plus 7? where do the extra hrs come from? There must be a reason i'm just a newbe :)

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This video was made before the new software. There are 3 cycles....freezing, drying and final dry. You can only control the final dry time on the new software.

[@jviehweg8867]

Do you have any recommendations for shelf temperatures

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I don't usually mess with mine at all. If you are looking for some specific foods, join my facebook group and post a questions. Members will be able to help you. facebook.com/groups/retiredat40livelifesimple

[@FarmGirl-s9c]

Raw scrambled eggs?

[@jds516]

I am freezing sweet potatoes and it is already into 40 hours and has not yet gone to final dry. Although the temp is about -24, the mTorr is right about 850. I think something is wrong, but don't know what. Can you help?

[@jameswilson1576]

you dont have a good seal. mTorr should be below 500. check you seal. Also check your drain valve, if not closed all the way it may be sucking air in

[@jds516]

@@jameswilson1576 Thank you. We resolved the issue with a new pump. For some reason our premiere pump was defective. Harvest Right sent us a new one and the problem was solved. Thanks for your reply.

[@a.k.46]

It loads the screen shot on here but gets rid of it when I press "comment" to send it! Any ideas??

[@renshawfishing347]

Why do the freeze dry times not add up to whole batch time ...

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

There are 3 cycles. You can change the 1st and 3rd. The 2nd cycle is determined by the machine and the pressure in the chamber.

[@bonniedios2530]

Hello I have been watching your channel for awhile now. I purchased a small harvest right machine. I've had it for 2 weeks and am still trying to get mine going. I had to do a off gassing process and i am right at this moment trying a new batch. I passed 2 functional tests and I am in the vacuum freezing atm. I have a question . During the vacuum freeze the mtorres dropped below 500..to 482 but now they are rising again. Is this normal for them to fluctuate..i just don't know, I wish they had a more detailed book on what you should expect. I'm not on facebook or rumble so I was hoping you could answer this one question Thank You... Bonnie In Canada

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Yes, they will jump up and down. Its easy to have newbie anxiety on a new appliance, but its best just to let the machine do its thing.

[@lindaoldroydellsworth5824]

When you say do it’s thing, what does that mean?? We purchased ours last week and have watched many videos, but all are old machines so with the new ones, does is self-regulate? I froze strawberries overnight and am getting ready to load them but I’m not sure if these drying times will work. We’ve already thrown out 4 bunches of bananas and 4 pineapples.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

@@lindaoldroydellsworth5824 if your machine is new, leave it alone until the cycle is done. You should not have to pay attention to mtorr, time etc. Its done when its done

[@xrayqueen3]

My Freeze dryer is only 2 months old……and it was not working at all……I have been troubleshooting vacuum leak issues with the tech at Harvest Right….we tested all the areas where leakage would be….He had me take the back and top off the machine. The solution was to put silicone in the area where there are 4 wires going into the drum ….this area is in the back top of the drum…..i removed a while disk near the wires and the silicone was put right in there……the technician, his name is Louis, was very knowledgeable, and i had about 4 or 5 sessions/appointments with him over the phone…..the silicone worked, and i am now Freeze drying without any problems!!!!! You need to talk with the technicians….they really want to help you…….they should put silicone on this part that i am talking about on all their machines!!!!!

[@beckiburman7047]

Is the cheat sheet still available? I wish I’d seen it before I started these strawberries, which I’ve had to “add more dry time” 3 times, already and still not done. Thank you.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

join the facebook group and search dry times. you can download it there.

[@luannm22]

Your owners manual has what he just showed mines on page 33

[@marthaadams8326]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity honest people do NOT go on facebook.

[@lifewantstolive]

@@marthaadams8326 I don't go to FB anymore...I was banned from posting in groups almost a year ago...along with many of my friends. Too bad these videos aren't on Brighteon!

[@marthaadams8326]

@@lifewantstolive Congratulations on that achievement - I have refused to join and have tried to tell ytr's to save their content and move to a different platform - but at least save their content.

[@stevenkreft4326]

I'm a bit confused, why are the batch times so much longer than the combined Freezing and drying times?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This is an old video and mostly irrelevant now. You use to have to manually enter the cycles and the times were WAY longer

[@sherryross1389]

Would love to have a printable list. Thank you

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Hi Sherry! This list is pretty old and out of date. The FD is semi intelligent now and much faster

[@BackonTrailasia]

What is the longest time you have had to wait for a batch to complete the process? I am at 50 hours for my first batch of raw meat, (minched pork and pork chops) and it is still working, but probably have prolonged process time given my location. 90-100F in day time.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

If you did not prefreeze your batch, that is usually the first 8-10 hours. If the meat is thick it will take awhile. I think my longest cycle was 60 something.

[@a.k.46]

I will try to screen shot it and put it on here!

[@sharyllmadsen9762]

I would like a copy of dry times

[@stefanschweitzer4591]

"add more dry time"...it said...i touched the screen in the wrong place, and it's gone...how can i do that manually (i believe they add 2 hours)

[@waynebeebe5745]

Were did you get this list?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This was sent to me by a fellow HRer. I am sure a quick search would locate it.

[@virhil61]

Can I download a copy? Where? Thank you.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Thanks for watching. I don't have a copy to send you, but you can try freezedried.com/

[@GoatzombieBubba]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity Link is dead.

[@suesmallwood5982]

do you have a web site or facebook page where I can download a copy of the dry times

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I can send an email

[@suesmallwood5982]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity yrs please [e-mail] My husband and I really like your videos

[@nanceytacker4411]

I need help. I dryed some onions and now my dryer smells very bad. I washed to down with vinegar and baking soda and it still smells.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Sometimes it takes a few cycles to get rid.

[@acarolad]

Use bread, it absorves all smell. I don't have a FD but I study a lot.

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

JALAPENO POPPERS: Which is best? Bake poppers first, then FD or FD raw, rehydrate and then bake?

[@cyrilagnew7651]

Why do the freeze and drying times not add up to the Total Batch Time??

[@PreppingAngel]

where can i find this list in a printable version?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I can send it to you. Need an email.

[@PreppingAngel]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity [e-mail] thank you

[@familyj4715]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity can I get emailed as well [e-mail]

[@happycamper9112]

Found it here - www.acrossintl.com/Files/HR_FreezeDryer_Manual.pdf

[@familyj4715]

@@happycamper9112 thanks

[@Hoppes99]

what about skittles? im on hour 27 and that seems too long..

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

be patient. Most things take around 48 hours

[@Hoppes99]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity it took 70. i think somethings wrong.

[@jamestubb1949]

Got a pdf of list? Link does not work!!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This was sent to me by a fellow HRer. I am sure a quick search would locate it. I have tried to post a pdf on my facebook page with no luck. Let me know if you can't find it and i will try to get you one.

[@Nicolayr]

When you freeze dry the most important part is temperature not timing... I’ve never seen anyone mention the different shelf temps for different foods !!

[@JS-rr4pf]

Yeah, do you have a guide on the diff shelf temps and timing? Thanks in advance

[@rtonyautosales718]

I have been looking for that exact piece of information for days!!! I set mine at negative 40 and 40f I see others pulling trays at 120f

[@crystalphenneger]

I know this video is old, but I am having trouble with drying times, hence the reason for me to take my time to find information. I see you replied after quite a few people asked, that the info is obsolete due to the machines now. My next question would be, do you have an updated chart? Either I think my food is perfect, only to find out I was wrong, and REALLY wrong, finding it still has wet spots that show up later, or it is so powdery that its almost unidentifiable. I can't seem to get that happy medium. I have now started putting food in food saver bags before I put them up in mylar just to make sure that its ok for long term. I don't want to have shtf later and find out the hard way that my food is going to be what kills me. So, since there has been several requests, and maybe I missed it since I am fairly new, but could you update the drying times list please?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

There are too many variables for an accurate sheet. The machine is pretty good at correctly measuring whether the food is done. If in doubt add time. Food saver bags will not store your long term food properly. They will allow light into the bag and will seep oxygen over time.

[@patty-gx9gi]

Why wouldn’t he put it up so we could print it

[@esthercastillo32]

I am using the large scientific freeze dryer. How do I set Up Times?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I do not have any first hand experience with the scientific model. However, if it is similar to the residential model, you can go to customize and adjust cycle times. Hope this helps!

[@acarolad]

What is the difference in scientific models?

[@brandensimoens1931]

Thank you

[@jacksreem3577]

Thank you muchly

[@tammiepennington7091]

Cannot get this.

[@pamdallon525]

How do I send you my email so I can get a copy of this. I am just starting my freeze drying journey.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Join the Facebook group and search "dry times". The sheet is available for download

[@yoadrienne939]

Eggs not on list?

[@DM-mz7zh]

I just did raw scrambled eggs. 12 per tray. Took about 24 hrs (including extra dry time).

[@georgephilips3528]

Ideally, the freeze and dry times would be in the cookbook

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

We include them with all the recipes. They are really just meant for a reference as every batch will be different.

[@a.k.46]

See if this works!

[@patriotpioneer]

Subscribed, Unfortunately this is the same list i have....

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Thanks, it's nice to hear other people ideas and tips.

[@a.k.46]

I have been off fb for about 2 years. Could you please send info to a different platform? Preferable one that is open to free speech! Thank you.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

we do! MEWE .....retired at 40's freeze drying group

[@andrewweygand2705]

Can you take a picture or link to a pdf and pin that in the comments? Thanks!

[@chrismullin8304]

Most things ONE day. Moist things TWO days.

[@MrTimbit51]

Looking for sliced and diced onion? Don't se it here.

[@leticiawalling4698]

I’m so fucking confused.... how is it only 9 hours FD time and 7 hours DRY TIME but the batch time is 30-40 hours?!?!, what part of the process is automatically continued? I’m not understanding at all. like if it’s not finished, what does the machine automatically repeat itself until it’s finished, what steps?!?!?!,!

[@fairrider3346]

REALLY? OR YOU COULD POST A LINK TO A STILL PHOTO OF THE SHEET SO PEOPLE COULD JUST COPY IT.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

You can join the facebook group and there is a copy you can download. facebook.com/groups/retiredat40livelifesimple/

[@fairrider3346]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity I DO NOT FACEBOOK.

[@sv3931]

@@fairrider3346 Amen!!!

[@lifewantstolive]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity Many preppers don't want to go to FB! I was banned from posting in groups, even my local garden club....Zuck doesn't like my Gadsden flag!

[@GoatzombieBubba]

Freeze time 9 hours dry time 7 hours which is 16 hours but the batch time is 24 hours hmmm

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

There are 3 cycles 1) freeze 2) dry (determined by moisture and varies 3) final dry

[@dustinleatham8581]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity what is the difference between the dry cycle and the final dry cycle?

[@a.k.46]

Attempt #2:

[@joaopalma9392]

lol granda treta de info

[@jviehweg8867]

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[@a.k.46]

Nope!

[@priusdave2064]

Too fast to read.

[@LeChef1943]

I took a screen shot with my phone

[@davidoakes2640]

Didn’t help