Homemade Onion Powder!!! Nothing Goes to Waste with a Freeze Dryer

[@missybarnes7348]

I wish freeze dryers were more affordable.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

They do have a wonderful layaway plan.

[@cluckieschickens]

No average person can afford a freeze dryer. Homesteader you tubers get them free. The rest of us are sol, I wish they would all quit doing shows on them.

[@papasmurf9146]

@@cluckieschickens I think (hope) freeze dryers follow the same pattern of early camcorder, video cassette recorders, and DVD players. They started out overly expensive and only people with large disposable incomes could afford them. The early adopters funded the industry until the technology was affordable for most people. We're still in the early adoption phase. There was only one manufacturer for the home market for years, now there are four or five. Hopefully with competition the quality will go up and the prices will go down. Unfortunately, how much disposable income we have seems to fluctuate every 4 years or so.

[@jessiebeltran5928]

Harvest Right has a layaway option and that is how I was able to afford mine. They ship it once you pay it off at your own pace. It took me a year and a half but it was well worth it!

[@Kpeace0105]

My husband and I adore you both! Thank you for everything you do ! GOD BLESS❤

[@deborahleeedwards5510]

Sarah, in case you never heard of it, another great thing to use onion skins for: if you’re making hard boiled eggs and you don’t want to confuse them in the fridge with your raw, in shell eggs, just put some of the skins in the water when you cook your eggs, and it turns the shells a light “brownish” color, and you won’t confuse them anymore , even if stored side by side.

[@sandijammes7761]

Great video Sarah, but I just wanted to tell you how great you're looking these days!! You look so happy & healthy and you look like you've lost weight! I'm really happy for you & Kevin that your new house & having everything on one farm seems to be agreeing with you! Be well, stay safe & God bless you both & the girls. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@forrestgump9576]

Sarah, your funnel idea is fantastic! Adapt, improvise and overcome! As Clint Eastwood would say. 😉 There is nothing weird with ingenuity!🤩😍 LOVE your little jar vacuum sealer!!!

[@sadzasnake1755]

What a lovely message on your top. “Jesus thinks I am to die for” Amen. Ken Australia 🇦🇺

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Thank you!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Kevin, you have the cream of the crop when you got Sarah !! You two work so well together! Thanks for sharing this video and getting folks interested in freeze drying and dehydrating foods for preservation. Stay safe up there and keep up the great job. Fred.

[@janetfarris1025]

I love your shirt and I love that your channel is also a great Christian ministry. I always enjoy your videos. God bless

[@nancysala7769]

If you put slices of bread on top of the onions, you will end up with onion breadcrumbs as well as your onions. I do the same with garlic

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Wow! Great idea!

[@eyeswideopen5517]

Wow! Thank you for this great tip!

[@usamom]

What???? That is FANTASTIC!!

[@VeysPlace]

Onions are great in a FD. Some I chop, others I dice. They are great for when you don't have any in a pinch. I love my Freeze Dryer. Great for saving leftovers too. Mostly since I am single, and you know how hard it is to cook for one. LOL.

[@adsrentals]

I have 2 small FD, for singles or couples great size. My favorite snack to make is cheese shreds, sweet potato and carrot bites.

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

Indeed, cooking for 1 can b a challenge. I tend to cook as I did with all my kids & extended family at home. But I've had to freeze the extra. Problem is freezer burn can happen

[@VeysPlace]

@@rebeccaplumlee9601 But having a freeze dryer, you don't get freezer burn. The neat thing about left overs, if you use boiling water, then it is usually rehydrated just in time for you to eat before it gets cold.

[@Deontjie]

Would it be cheaper just to hang them in a cool dry place? Like our parents used to do?

[@VeysPlace]

@@Deontjie You have a greater chance of mold. Also, in the Freeze dryer, it takes out all the moisture and leaves in all the flavor.

[@trudythomas1611]

Just bought three bags of onions. Can't wait to get them preserved. I cook for a crowd every week and this will help me save time and money making those meals.

[@nancybobb3954]

What a great idea! I didn’t know such a thing existed as a hand held vacuum pump!

[@spousewife]

I live near Vidalia GA and when it’s harvest time the fields smell so fragrant with sweet onion. I just love driving by with my windows down. And they taste good on everything!

[@MoJoOverland]

Awesome! I love our Freeze dryer's , the best investment we did before I retired from the Army in 2011 and purchased 101 acres of land. I freeze dryer even chicken broth, most of our proteins, vegetable's and fruits are off our land. We do help out the local farmers market also. We Can lot's of different things including meat, just to have something different

[@wordvendor1]

I'm saving up for my freeze dryer. Hopefully I can get it just in time for harvest this year! I'll definitely be using your link. 💜 Loved the "to die for" shirt, Sarah!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

I love the message on your shirt!!! So true.

[@brendamiller8140]

Great video,I would have loved to have something like that back in the day but oh well all by my self now. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️💚🥰🤗

[@vangiefich]

You are the BEST instructor! Your videos are so informative! Thank you.

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

Thank you Sarah. I have watched all of your freeze-dried videos again along with other channels. I per ordered a freeze dryer and Monday I will finish up my order. I'm excited about the onions the most because I have dehydrated more onions than most who do that. I like the way they come out of the dryer and they powder nicely. Thank you for adding in about the taste and smell of the food taking on another's.

[@1RodeoMom]

Love your t-shirts! What a way to share your faith! I and my family are believers! ☺❤ I really want one of these but have to talk my husband into this. This is our first garden year so he doesn't think it is so worth it yet. I would love it for onion powder and garlic powder making as well as freeze drying so many more foods. I think your funnels are genius!

[@bridgetmarden7224]

I LOVE YOUR SHIRT!!!!!!! And I love all of your videos ❤ sorry I'm late to watch but w my hubby in a nursing home my time is so divided. But I'm here and I love you guys so very much. Thank you for your videos and what you teach us

[@sallyboothe911]

I just want to say I LOVE the shirt you’re wearing today!

[@carolynstreet5325]

Freeze dried onions are great. Love your shirt.

[@TanteEmmasKitchen]

One of my favorite to freeze dry is rotisserie chicken and canned Rotel for chicken spaghetti. Having my homemade “cream of something” powder mix on hand makes cooking this dish so easy and fast. Mushrooms also are a wonderful thing to freeze dry.

[@patriciaridley457]

Cool interesting 🤔 it's the first time I seen this thanks for showing this. Some times you don't have to explain your self when some r so negative to you GOD BLESS you Nice lady

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

Thank you for doing these videos. I just have to say, as someone who has watched many videos, I've never seen or gotten the impression that you guys are wasteful. I've seen you guys repurpose many things to save money. Making your own onion powder is amazing! No additives. You guys make great content that is knowledgeable and very useful.

[@beckykukoski8678]

I put all my trimmings in my compost so even though I am not reusing them for other cooking I feel if I am turning them back into dirt that I am using on my gardens, I don't think it is wasting it at all. I am sure if Sara was not keeping the scraps she would be giving them to the pigs or chickens, again not a waste.

[@donavonbusta596]

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[@franceswatts4001]

I am appalled that people actually criticised Sara. What business is it of theirs?

[@lorenstribling6096]

Why would anyone criticize you for wasting food. You and Kevin are very frugal and I have never seen a video where you wasted anything. You ended up with diced onions, onion powder and onion for broth. Seems like a win, win, win situation to me. As for stacking the two funnels that was a clever idea. Being adaptable is a part of farm life. Also I love your new kitchen and I know you love having your freeze drier so handy.

[@megacheeseheadmegacheesehe2889]

I'm jealous of the green grass out of your window. Here in northern Wisconsin, we still have a foot of snow on the ground.

[@sandrajohnson9926]

My husband has successfully dried garlic for powder using a food dryer, not a freeze dryer. We deem it too expensive to buy. If we were still young with a family at home, we would get lots of use out of one. We just can't justify the cost. We dry alot of fruits and veggies. Thanks Sarah. I do like the chopping gadget.

[@carriecreates1207]

When you purchase onions from the store and you want to save the outer skins for broths, etc. You need to wash the skins, to get the "sprays" off, BEFORE you add the skins to your liquid to make broth. You have nice videos!!

[@pedsnursekare]

I purchased a veggie chopper after seeing yours 2-3 years ago. Best thing ever.

[@teresaroubal7237]

My freeze dryer is being delivered on Tuesday, it took me 6 years to make the decision on such an expensive item and I'm pretty excited about it

[@daviddionne8296]

Enjoy!

[@chicken-grandma]

I call my chopper Bam-Bam...I love him!!!

[@annebrasher302]

Thanks. My test batch of bread is in our brand new freeze dryer! Thanks for your encouragement, tips and recipes

[@z144000]

Thank you dear Sister Sarah. Prayers. God Bless you all in Love. Maranatha !

[@briarpalek9254]

We have owned our freeze dryer for well over a year and have kept it going almost non-stop. We have at least 3ys stock of persevered foods processed now. Meats, veggies, juices, soups, etc. We had every intention of making this give us a return on investment when we purchased it, and boy has it. We chose the medium, the same as the one featured here, but we wish we had ponyed up for the large since we use it continuously. The only rest it gets is during the defrost stage. We have 2 sets of Harvest Right trays and one set that I fabricated from some stainless steel sheet metal that I had in my iron pile. That way, we always have loaded trays of frozen food ready for rotation in the freeze dryer. There is a learning curve, but like anything else worthwhile, it's rewarding to discover the tricks and surprises.

[@lynngliottone2812]

We should all be adding to our pantries and freezers...times are tough. Don't see any improvement upcoming!

[@terrijuanette486]

LOVE my Vidalia Chop Wizard! It's a game changer.

[@sharonjennings1282]

Great video! When you do grow your onion, keep the tops. I blend mine in my ninja with a small Amount of kosher salt and put in a cookie sheet(s) . Set oven to 170 and bake for half an hour and turn your oven off but leave the inside oven light on. Let sit for 24 hours or til completely dried. Break it up and blend it again. You can add more salt if desired. Makes a ton of onion salt instead of composting!! Love your videos!

[@MM-oc3sb]

Sarah, you are like having a good friend in the kitchen, thank you! I love having freeze dried dices onions! I found a dicing attachment for my kitchen aid through a resale site - wow, it dices LOADS of onions so fast it's crazy. A bit of easy clean up is worth it, too. A couple of tips I have learned ... putting onions in the fridge or 10 min in the freezer before slicing keeps the oils from making eyes weep. Also, put a piece of plastic wrap over your blender before putting on the lid will keep the precious powder from going up into the lid area. 🤗🙏

[@lindap9079]

Whatever it takes to get the job done. No need to justify your methods, using 2 funnels is an ingenious solution.

[@carolclarkson4859]

Thank you for sharing. We continue to love our freeze dryer. This is a new great idea.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good ☕️☕️ Morning Kevin & Sarah,it is always nice to see you in the kitchen & teaching about the FD.Have a nice day.🌷💕🌷

[@ronalddstanley4776]

I dice onions and put it in the freezer and put it in a glass container. I use an ice cream scoop to put them in my salad.

[@janetlavoie2441]

This is one of the main reasons I want a freeze dryer.

[@Ms.Byrd68]

Thank you for admitting you went to COSTCO for those onions! Some people don't have space for a garden to grow their own, others just can't seem to grow them! While we know FRESH or ORGANIC is best, we're not leaving people who can't grow or afford ORGANIC out! Be blessed!

[@marygrott8095]

I'm not ready for a freeze dryer at this time, but I do enjoy dehydrating onions. I caramelize them f9rst in the slow cooker and then dehydrate them. They are so good and very versatile!

[@connierodenburg129]

Thank You for this tip!

[@allenferry9632]

How do you caramelize onions in a slow cooker? That sounds like a great idea.

[@kimg5784]

This sounds more realistic- Thanks for help!

[@kayemoore]

I wonder about freeze dried Carmel onions. Might have to give that a try…

[@eyeswideopen5517]

Oh! That sounds delicious!

[@maryables6752]

That's amazing nothing goes to waste

[@annswann1941]

I’m waiting for nice weather to dehydrate my onions on my deck. Hopefully Tuesday will be dry and slightly warmer

[@joyarnett6570]

I have a food chopper like yours I love it...I seen a freeze dryer at Tractor supply they are really nice to have..

[@dawnmeier2834]

I love my harvest right freeze dryer

[@tinazatse7008]

Funnel on funnel... Not ridiculous at all!!! I do it all the time too!

[@michaeldavis8599]

I love the funnel. Never seen one like that.

[@Passioakka]

You can also use the outer, yellow skin from the onions to make onion-tea. Ca 50 g/0,10 lb and 1 liter/0.25 gallon of water o let sit until you get a cold infusion. Sift and can stay fresh in the fridge up to 7 days. Spray the infusion on plants that easily get fungal attacks (like the curcubitas), preventively or when you see the pest, 1-2 times a week.

[@enticerusa]

I have got to get a dehydrator! Thanks for the 411. ❤

[@roxannhatch491]

So happy to see you doing cooking and preserving videos in your new kitchen! I love buying the big packages of mushrooms and making mushroom powder with them. I use it as a seasoning in lots of things. Great umami boost.

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

1 year at the Harvesters Food drop I received 10# mushrooms. I hand chopped & dried in my oven. Then my friends who thought it was too much work, gave me there Harvester shares! After dried, I broke pieces very small & put some in a used creamer shaker. Great to add to soups, stews & sauces. Good on pizzas. I froze most. Lasted a couple years. I bet freeze dried would b superior

[@tracyzabelle]

I don't know how people could think that you would even think about wasting anything I know you make the most of everything

[@COWELLGIRL]

People are so silly to criticize as if yall dont know what you're doing ! Lol. Thanks for another great video ! Carry on ! God bless yall real good

[@meeshe4992]

Could you do a video about dehydrating onions and other vegetables and herbs? I am disabled and I can't afford a freeze dryer but I do have a dehydrator. I'm just not sure how to use it and how to store dehydrated foods properly. I am learning so much watching your channel and I'd love more recipes for foods you and Kevin are eating. You two are looking great!

[@Patriot1459J]

Please do a video on Freeze drying Meats, and etc. Thank You

[@lindacummings6921]

It was so nice to be in the kitchen with you again, Sarah. Great staple incredient onions now at your fingertips. Thanks for sharing.

[@marygrott8095]

I enjoy Sarah's kitchen videos also

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@nancyhigginbotham6052]

I sure would like to have a freeze dryer wanted one for ever!

[@will2dmax1]

Those things are pretty outrageously priced.

[@dawnblaine9301]

I do the same thing with the two funnels on the regular jars, but I also slide the tray into a plastic bag then I can just pour the contents into the tunnel and don't have anything fall out on the counter or floor.

[@nancynadeau461]

The Vidalia is awesome 👌. LOVE IT.

[@elainebuchka6533]

Thank for the Video Sarah. Love watching whatever You do, In your Beautiful kitchen or Outdoors with You & Kevin. God Bless..

[@carriemattila5976]

I’ve found we only use freeze dried onions for everything now, we do a large batch, which saves a lot of time making dinners every night.

[@wayne2091]

Put plastic wrap on top of your vitamix to keep dust down,between lid and container. I use the Rachel Ray way of chopping onions. It's faster than using your dicer.

[@JRAinKY]

Our freeze dryer has really helped us cut down on our food waste! I put a lot of food up by canning and freezing but if things are nearing their "best by" date and haven't been used yet, that's when they go in the freeze dryer. No more throwing out canned or frozen foods because we couldn't use them up soon enough! It's also a great way to take advantage of sales and lower prices when things are in season. And when we are drowning in eggs we freeze dry them to use over the winter. Yes, they are expensive but they are an investment in self reliance and they really do save you money in the long run - and can even make you money! We bought ours on layaway and even though it took awhile it was definitely worth the wait!

[@robertsaylors8070]

I wanted to get a freez dryer.but my kids and friends said that was too much money, i am 88 but still would like to have it.l do enjoy your vids. God bless and have a great day

[@JoanWakefield]

I'm 83, I expect my freeze dryer to be delivered within a month. I was raised in the mountains and did know about electricity until I was 16 years old. Running water was a creek. We had aged meat, although I didn't know that was what it was then. We had dried foods, home caned food always had a garden. Anyway been there done that. Now I have time to do something different, not planning to store food for years, although I have been there too.

[@susanchristensen1500]

I've been using onion skins soaked in my gallon plant watering jug for fertilizer, I've noticed some change in house plants. I also use banana, egg shells, carrots

[@djar220]

Great video and information. Thank You for sharing. 👍

[@dcz2574]

Sarah, I would love to see a video of you cooking actual meals using your freeze dried ingredients.

[@Tzippy323]

I had to smile when I saw your sweet potato slips behind you. I started my slips back in December, and they are really doing well. Spring is on its way!

[@monap-2012]

LOVE your T-Shirt!

[@pastorpdsmith]

Yes and yes! The smell will stay for a while. Clean it with vinegar. Don’t freeze dry onions or the such with things you don’t want to taste like onions. It’s also not a set it and forget it machine. It’s very picky!

[@galaxiesareborn3797]

Oh I want a FD so bad! We don't have any place to put one where we live now. I love preserving food and this would be great!

[@NaturalLivingHomesteader]

Freeze dried onions and peppers are my favorite!

[@barbscott4341]

I would love to have a freeze dryer, but at 76 years old, I can't justify the price 😢. I still can, from my small garden, buy from farmers. I do dehydrate, but still would love to freeze dry my fruit and more.

[@sherrybowers8329]

Great video! We purchased a freeze dryer in July with the intention of preserving food but ended up in the freeze dried candy business. We have not preserved much food yet but I am looking forward to the upcoming garden season.

[@elainem4439]

I have that chopper and love it.

[@drunkdriver714]

I wish you would get rid of that zero and get with this hero babygirl. I've got a beautiful homestead we could make a home together.

[@pamelaburdick8366]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. This video was not only informative but interesting and I’m excited to try freeze drying, God Bless

[@junewrogg6137]

I love onions!!!! I grew so many last 2 years. I froze so many bags and they are so handy for recipes! BUT YES!!!! I freaked when we first opened the freezers and it was strong onion!. It goes away in a couple weeks. I would love the freeze dryer. Love these kind of videos.....but I love all your videos.

[@jimcombatvet8122]

At $3,000 + I guess us poor folk will get by with our dehydrators.. They might not be so "Classy" but they get the job done for me. I've got 3 of them. I have made plenty of powered - Beef, Chicken, onions, garlic, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, etc...I find that the powdered stuff makes flavorful, nourishing soups and takes up a lot less space.

[@hollyphillips4500]

I watched your video on storing eggs and I have to say I have a little bit easier way to freeze eggs. I use silicone muffin cups and a cookie sheet. When they are frozen I just peel off the silicone and put them in bags. So much easier and no oil or grease needed.

[@SRAshley100]

I do not have a freeze dryer but have never had a problem with my onions freezing in a blob in my freezer. Once I dice them I spread them out on a cookie sheet and let freeze then put into a freezer bag. Also, you can wrap your freezer bags in aluminum foil and the smell doesn’t permeate the freezer. Same goes when you have left over sliced onion in the refrigerator. Just wrap it in aluminum foil.

[@marking-time-gardens]

Thank you for sharing your great tip! Blessings Kiddo!🥰🌻🐛💕

[@donnaingle391]

I need this!

[@Bama_J]

I love my freeze dryer! I use the same manual sealer and attachments too

[@anneo3754]

I can almost smell the freshly freeze dried onions from here 😂 Homemade onion powder sounds great. I like to use powder when I want the flavor but not necessarily wanting onion on something. Still getting snow here in west central Minnesota. As long as we don't get enough to close the airports I'll be leaving in a few days for 2 whole weeks in sunny southern Arizona!

[@gelwood99]

I wanted to thank you for giving me the grace to buy my onions from Costco too. I also can't seem to grow a good onion even after buying them from Dixon Dale and the Costco sweet onions are a good price. I also thank you for showing how sturdy that chopper is because of you, I also got one and I love it. It does a good job on peppers and even tomatoes to make salsa with the perfect-sized dice.

[@grandmaofthree897]

I have had my Vidalia chopper for many, many years. It is the handiest little kitchen tool! I bought a freeze dryer this winter but have not used it yet! Soon!

[@marking-time-gardens]

Thank you Sarah for another great kitchen video! So appreciate your shirt messages, very encouraging. Blessings on your day Kiddo!🥰🌻🐛💕

[@janicejenkins6656]

Hi I just followed your channel because Jamerrill Stewart was talking about your channel in her Massive Food Preservation Home Canning 380 Pounds video. I love checking out who my favorites follow themselves.

[@dawnmeier2834]

I like to pre freeze what I put in freeze dryer that way my freeze dryer doesn't run as long.

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Your idea for using the onion peels in broth is good and I've done that after washing very well but my favorite things to do is to put the root part in potting mix in container and it grow a sort of green onion and then the rest goes into my compost pile. Also when I throw the peels off any veggies into my compost pile I never consider that a waste because it will eventually enrich my garden. The only time I feel like I wasted is if it goes into the trash bin to be hauled to landfill.

[@sandraunderwood1640]

Good Grief - people will complain about anything. I use all vegetable scraps in my compost pile. But if you don't cook or compost - throwing them away is fine.

[@virginiaquintal]

I absolutely love using my freeze dryer to freeze dry onions. I’ve turned several bags of onions into powder and onion salt is awesome.

[@sura2047]

Great video, thank you! I haven’t done onions in my FD yet, but I can’t wait to. By the way, your new kitchen is simply stunning, I bet it’s a dream to cook in it! Well done

[@gloriajstump5994]

FYI......I learned by accidentally trying to get the jar sealer cap off that if you twist it like you're unscrewing a ring or lid it comes off easily...you save it from not popping the canning flat top off. Try it!

[@gloriajstump5994]

You have helped me over the years with tips so I'm passing one along for you to share with others...