How To Dehydrate -- Everything you need to know to safely dehydrate fruit and vegetables

[@PrepperPotpourri]

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[@mijuajua4820]

Thank you for all of the info! I plan on buying a dehydrator probably since I am by myself I will get a smaller one but I will definitely use your link to purchase it from Amazon:) If I use the link and I decide on a different hydrator will you still get a credit for that? Because I think the link pulls up a one that’s over $100 and I didn’t want to pay that much right now. Thanks

[@humancrustaceans7849]

You are a blessing to us younger generation who want to become more self sustainable. I really appreciate your videos

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I appreciate that!

[@accordionchick]

Deanna, you are a blessing to us old folks, that you would want to learn. most of the younger generation today does not care.

[@wmluna381]

This was like the introduction to a beginner's masters class. Learned a lot in a very short time. Thanks!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lovinglife3954]

All her videos are amazing and useful! Simple and to the point.

[@amberbrown74]

Now I feel brave enough to start dehydrating! Thank you for the wonderful and thorough overview. I love your style and your ability to concisely share a lot of knowledge. Be blessed!

[@traceygivler3191]

With today's economy I am starting to dehydrate frozen veggies. Thank you so much! My first attempt is going to be Tuesday morning.

[@janecantrell7155]

I bought an Excalibur years ago and put it away in the garage .. sending hubby to retrieve it. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader]

The Chinese knock off was better

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Enjoy!

[@evalynn383]

That is where I put mine too.

[@beverlybond9481]

Thaaaank you for lifting up my spirits to get the courage up to start DEHYDRATING for the first time!!

[@twospooked]

Awesome informative video. This will probably freak a lot of people out, but one of the things I use my Excalibur for is drying tennis shoes. Just take out the unused trays and cover the ones you use with parchment paper and add shoes. No more clanking around in the dryer or waiting forever to air dry.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I've used it for mittens too

[@bonefinderdog5884]

Excellent video. New to dehydrating with my 9 tray excalibur. Large garden so lots to do. Top shelf assistance you've provided. You've answered all my remaining questions, post manual. Thank you!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@papajigster]

Grandma is a good teacher. Thanks, may the Lord bless you.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thank you so much

[@Rubysay233]

Thanks! Normally I would not be able to finish a video longer than 20minutes but this is so informative!

[@plainandsimple2576]

I have both! Bought the Nesco first, then found an excalibur , 9 tray at a yard sale, still in the box! Very good information!

[@ahmedali081]

Which one is better from your experience?

[@lovinglife3954]

I’m also interested which you like better. Is the Nesco much different than Excalibur? The dimensions seem very similar.

[@asdf9890]

The dehydrator tip for chips and stuff that has gone stale is priceless!!! I haven't tried it yet, but I imagine it will work like a charm.

[@stargypsysoul604]

I just scored a brand new dehydrator at 90% off brand new in box at a thrift store. So excited thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🏼

[@jeanroeder5534]

Star Gypsy Soul, God is good 🙏

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Lucky you!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

That is awesome!

[@aneleaa]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU FOR YOUR EXCELLENT VIDEO WITH ALL THE INFO WE NEED TO DEHYDRATE! THIS IS SOOOO HELPFUL!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanettejackson444]

Thank you for this all-encompassing dehydration video. I am a beginner and you just gave me a wonderful foundation to start from. Many blessings to you and your family. Stay safe.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@kingdomrunt]

I just started dehydrating again after a 3 year break (was a beginner anyway). Nevertheless, I decided to get everything out and see what I could do. I came across your video (thank God) after seeing a few. Your video is ABSOLUTELY the BEST across the board. I have my first trays of apples going now! Your children are VERY blessed to have you as a mother. Thanks a million, "dehydrator mom"! 😂

[@PrepperPotpourri]

i appreciate your kind comments. Happy dehydrating!

[@villagesteader3552]

I have 3 coffee grinders, one for coffee, one for peppers and other pungent spices, and one for the mild stuff like seeds and nuts. It works for us! ♥️👍😎🇺🇸

[@BeautifullyCreatedByYAH]

What an excellent video! You explained using a dehydrator very well- and all the extra tips. Thank you!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yibuseato]

Instant like& subscribe! 👍This was the most helpful dehydrator video on the internet!!!! I am so grateful for how thorough and incredibly knowledgeable you are. Thank you thank you thank you! ☮️💜

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lincolnsmama6886]

I sooooo appreciate you explaining things at a basic level. I learned so much. In less than 25 min I learned more than sitting in a classroom for hours and hours. Thank you.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I'm so glad!

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

Finally someone who can teach with a great personality and with enthusiasm…thank you

[@claystreet114]

YOU ARE IMPRESSIVE ! 🏆 I just found you after watching many KZbinrs. You're a wealth of knowledge. Cynthia 🌷 Texas

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Wow, thank you!

[@BrazenSpirituality]

Thank you so much for this video. I especially appreciate the included expert resources, and your cautions are invaluable for someone new to dehydrating such as myself.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@silviacocca7318]

Very useful information. Thank you so much

[@robertprehatney5080]

Organized, concise, thorough! Excellent intro!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thank you kindly!

[@docfuzzpersonalcollection5927]

Evcellent tutorial! So many "choices" today, it's really nice for a young senior(78+) to not near some "scripted" information versus a real cook. Ihave been a "rental home, container gardener" for 3 years and I've been blessed with a harvest worth keeping ( not a lot!...but good) and I have a bucket full of peppers, even green tomatoes and herbs that survived a 1st frost this AM, (only 36, but nonetheless...frost). Wife and I just ordered one of those "portable walk-in greenhouses and hurrying to protect the rest of our tiny 'crop'. We desperately needed some 'down home', 'mother's love', advice on dehydrating. Thank you for some real sincere advice! We are in area code 67301 and had that "first frost" today.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I dehydrated tomato slices last weekend. We have now had two hard frosts. Only the kale, swiss chard and sunchokes left in the garden now.

[@robinsiciliano9084]

Thank you thank you for this very informative video. I am inspired to start dehydrating now. I’m off to do my research on different dehydrators to see what would be the best fit for my family. You did an excellent job of educating your audience and the level of experience and knowledge you have lend a level of trust that most channels are unable to provide. I would love to see KZbin populated with more content like yours. Rarely does a video comprehensively and honestly deliver as much valuable information concisely and such an easy to digest format. Well done and thank you again.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Happy dehydrating!

[@tlsnana9539]

Wonderful!! Thank you. I’m going to bring my dehydrator back the my kitchen and get to work. 😉

[@patriciaparker8968]

Thank you so much,you are so informative, generous and very much appreciated .

[@PrepperPotpourri]

So nice of you

[@GermanMic]

I had to hydrate amidst all that wealth of dehydrating knowledge, lady! Love&blessings

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thanks!

[@bikerider76058]

Love your videos

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thank you

[@ch2821]

My Nesco is 15 years old and I dehydrate ALL the time! I make everything from fruit leather, to dried veggies, to jerky, etc..... I have been dehydrating and canning for over 45 years.....

[@Caveman470]

I love eating fruits and vegetables, love watching them grow and now I want to start a dehydrated fruit processing business. 🙂

[@HollyOak]

A dehydrator is next on my list of things to buy.

[@southernwitchmagickinthewo5672]

You are amazing, thank you for all the other uses for my dehydrator, I was just going to order a fermentation station and here I had one all along! Love, light and blessings to you 💕❤️🥰

[@keanureeves9084]

i appreciate you for your support and comments i just create a little time to appreciate some of my great fans.how is your family and work?

[@gwil6214]

Wow! I had no idea all this was involved in dehydrating! Glad I watched your EXCELLENT video. Thanks.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

Thank you for the wealth of knowledge

[@nikigreenfield9901]

My beautiful mother dried in her Excaliber for my nieces and nephew through their childhood in the 80s. She was my hero.

[@junnielaine4208]

Excellent. I have watched this twice and expect to be back to watch it again!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Happy dehydrating!

[@keanureeves9084]

Hi

[@jemadamson2715]

That last tip is so obvious yet i never would have thought of it! Thanks for the info 🖤

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Happy dehydrating!

[@Carol-tq1fb]

I bought a American Harvest 30 years ago, and it still works. I bought extra trays and never thought twice about the extra price. I have 12 trays and it is a monster, but I used to make jerky and lots of herbs. I love my little bugger. If it dies, I will panic! Thanks for your nice video!

[@CluelessEvil]

Thank you. That filled in a lot of blanks for me. Why my banana chips started to deteriorate, a better storage situation for my veggie jars, and some general safety questions I've had since I started back in February. Subscribed :)

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Wonderful!

[@kmiller6002]

GREAT video Thank You and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Same to you!

[@19bishop56]

I’m am inspired! I’ve had a Nesco dehydrator for at least 5 years, Was injured, & haven’t gardened, but I’m getting better so, I have a small garden & happily a green thumb. So many tomatoes, potato’s, squash, etc.. It also helps me get outside because of “Covid”. I’m excited to do this, thanks for the wonderful information❣️

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are very welcome

[@msprad9489]

Very happy to have come upon your very informative videos!! Thank you. You are a wealth of good information.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@susantaylor8507]

That's what I got a nesco I bought it about 4 months ago still learning how to dyhdrate my foods

[@ch2821]

Susan Taylor my Nesco is 15 yrs old... use it almost every week.... great dehydrator without spending hundreds, like an Excalibur.

[@carmenmendez6836]

Great video, well explained, slow and easy, specially for a beginner! God bless 🙏

[@grannieannie1371]

Thank you so much. I've just bought my first dehydrator. The excalibur wasn't available in Australia so I bought an Australian brand box dehydrator. It was a little more expensive than the cheapo Chinese ones but I decided pay once cry once. I looked at the box style and thought yeah that looks like the heat would be more even and it sounds like that's the case. I learnt a lot from your video so thank you for it. I will certainly check out your play list over the next few days. Your video contained a lot of great information so once again thank you.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are welcome. Happy dehydrating!

[@jocarson5310]

Pay once Cry once is much better than buying the same cheap stuff over and over again. Buying quality will always save a lot of money in the long run!

[@darceyrose77]

what an incredible piece! thank you!!!!

[@crisbundyra3330]

I absolutely loved your video as I am trying to learn how to dehydrate fruits, veggies and herbs. Your informations are totally indeed ! Thank you so much. Kisses from London !

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@SilverBackStacker]

Wow, when I clicked I had no idea what I was in for. So thorough and well presented. Are you a professor? Hehe.... I'd like credit for this course.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

LOL, yes i do teach 1 course a semester at the local university

[@AndreasCreations]

Lots of great information! I have both a Nesco and Excalibur. I use both on a regular basis depending on how much I am dehydrating. I love it for herbs and medicinal plants! We create lots of great meals with our dehydrated foods. I will take a look again at how you use your dehydrated items to refresh my memory. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Happy dehydrating!

[@stampingchaylina]

Wow...great information. Thank you so much.

[@lanabrooks1554]

I just bought the Excalibur. I have never dehydrated food before but my goal is to fill my china cabinet with mason jars full. It seems to be a great way to store food and not have to worry about power outages. Also lighter in weight and takes up less space than cans or freezing. I really appreciated this video it was very informative and lots of practical advice.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Enjoy your Excalibur. My favorite dehydrated veggie is corn. I eat the dried kernels as a sweet snack.

[@nicklepickle1587]

Very well done. Thank you for all of this great information!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad you like the video

[@kathylewis7543]

Thank you for you broadcast! I'm a new bee waiting for my dehydrator. Plus I'm in a race against time I feel! Any help greatly appreciated!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Enjoy your dehydrator when it arrives

[@keanureeves9084]

Hello

[@bennington7660]

I always get such good info from your videos!! keep up the good work!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad you liked the video

[@ElectraRC]

Glued to the screen. And we have been doing this for 20 years. Great Video. Lost it all when our farm house burnt down. Start again. 60 plus, they do not make things to last any more.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

So true...except for my All American Canner

[@dianamckay527]

Thanks so much for your knowledge I'm a beginner

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@mom2kdg]

Perfect video for a beginning, thank you!

[@keanureeves9084]

Hello beautiful it's my pleasure to meet you

[@rebeccaantwi137]

Thanks for sharing such wonderful information. You are awesome

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Awesome video PP! Thank you for all the wonderful tips, I love your channel and I love how in depth and detail you are, I’ve gotten so much help from you thank you

[@PrepperPotpourri]

I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@donnagrifford7142]

Thanks 4 sharing! We just purchased one n can't wait 2 get started! Ur video was extremely helpful! 💕

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@eastcoastrailroad8209]

Excellent video. I have been dehydration for about 2 years. I learned some new things from this and will research other ideas.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Happy dehydrating!

[@jemadamson2715]

At least you havent been dehydrated for 2 years lol

[@melodytenisch6232]

Thanks! Great video. I have a small 6 tray dehydrator with just one setting. It's fine for fruit but one day I'd like to get a big one to make jerky and dry veggies in. I'm mostly into pressure canning now(recently started that) but I try my herbs, shrooms, and sometimes veggies just by stringing them up around the apartment. It works. I poke holes in paper bags for herbs, hang them upside down and eventually they mostly drop into the bag. I've never made powder but sure would like to! Thanks for a neat idea! And much appreciation for sharing your knowledge! Have a good weekend.🙏👵🌱😊🐾

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Air drying is a great practice. I hope you are able to get a bigger dehydrator soon. It is fun to make your own jerky.

[@Livetoeat171]

Why do you have to get a bigger one just to dry vegetables in? Put it in in the evening and then in the morning they’re done

[@pamt8430]

Thanks for the info!!! Another way to dehydrate herbs and cayenne peppers (whole) throw them in a paper lunch bag, clamp the bag closed and 'throw' them in the back seat of the car for a week or so depending on the temps. (I park in my garage when at home and in a parking garage when at work) If you don't, crack the windows and may take less time. Saves energy. FYI Cat Nip can be a bit stinky at first. LOL

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Good suggestions

[@dmorr86]

This video was so helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@graceg2716]

I love your info, thank you!

[@claribelespinosa6899]

Thank you SO Very MUCH for sharing and making this informative video 🙇🏻‍♀️💖👏👩🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🍳🥳

[@homegrowntomatoes1]

I really like your videos. Thanks for your work!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thanks for watching!

[@lemayelaine]

fantastic! thanks for this comprehensive overview!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

My pleasure!

[@alicejohnson3100]

Thank you so much for the wealth of information!

[@annasurf595]

5.10 my exact problem, thanks for your detailed video.

[@HuplesCat]

Excellent PP. Thanks for this. Food is life

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

Fantastic information. Thank you

[@topdogib]

loved what you had to say i am trying to get back to the old ways. its been a while since i saved things to my u tube i hope i did it right. and can find it later.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thank you

[@mistatoast1263]

I love the conditioning method. Thanks you!

[@plume1639]

Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@radioman5710]

Excellent informative video. Thank you!

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bc24roxy4]

Thank you so much for sharing all your experience with us. I am beginner dehydrator and this is so helpful! I also watched your pressure canner video for beginners. Still haven't taken that step but the canner is out of the box now :)

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You have accomplished step one. Now read and re-read the manual and then can :)

[@karenkoerner6015]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@PrepperPotpourri]

My pleasure!

[@Steveshappylittletrees]

Your video has excellent content.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Glad you think so!

[@kabaray33]

Thanks for this video . It was very informative . I learnt a lot. Will be subscribing to your channel. Really wants to start dehydrating. Thanks.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Welcome aboard!

[@tortuerama]

Better be safe do vegetables and fruits only..great explanations on precautions..expiry labels..temperature control.

[@Thunder-qo1bc]

Our tribes have always done this to get through the winters. It was necessary.

[@rowinggranny5216]

Thank you for so much information, great video.

[@LoveRise]

You are my dehydration mentor!🌺🌺🌺 It would be so insightful if you could do a tutorial on how you dehydrate sweet peppers to make pepper powder!🦋🦋🦋

[@damarismelfor4045]

Oh my dear you are the best!!! I love you already. This is soooo helpful. You are making cry, it's so helpfull!!😁😁😂😂🤗🤗

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@susantaylor8507]

I just did some store bought mushrooms in my dyhdrater

[@norman1826]

what a lovely woman you are...yip I'm learning a lot about dihydration and like it...I actually never knew about this.....🙄

[@mandarinmelon]

This was amazing. Thank you

[@virginiasummer2619]

I adore my Nesco and I’ve done jerky on it plus camping meals. I’d love the Excalibur but my house is really small.

[@5TORich]

Thanks prepper!

[@truthprevails7085]

I ordered the book and appreciate this video sooo much! Just got a COSORI premium dehydrator and am gearing up...

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Happy dehydrating

[@carolinew1357]

Very sorry inspiring. Thank you. Great video. Just bought an Excalibur.😊

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jackiedorman2188]

We made jerky in the plastic dehydrater. It was so good. Guess ill buy a better one later. Right now im having a blast.

[@lucilleperez6606]

Thank you.just got one today.doing strawberries

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Wonderful!

[@mahayassi9783]

Thank you dear

[@PrepperPotpourri]

You are so welcome!

[@thefirstnoob5577]

I have a one with 9 square trays you slide in but I found a Nescoat goodwill. Both work great. I run both of them when I am doing a lot. I love my dehydrator, canners and water bath canner.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thanks for sharing!!