How to Dehydrate Onions and Cook Dinner with Me!!

#AcreHomestead #DehydratingOnions #Homemade #CookDinnerWithMe
Instagram / acrehomestead @Acre Homestead
My blog is ScratchPantry.com where you can find all my recipes!
One of my favorite crops to grow are onions! Their flavor is incredible and I was so happy to get to harvest and dry onions from my own garden this year! I hope you try drying your own onions to stock your own pantry! Home preservations is one of the most rewarding things you can do! I hope you enjoy watching me make dinner!
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[@rebeccajones1120]

For two weeks solid I have made every effort possible to change our home from a commercialized home to place of homesteading. You are on in the background constantly and I've caught up on every one of your videos. You are now my mother. I'm old enough to be yours but whatever...THANK YOU! I can barely grown my own nails and now I'm planting, canning, buying chickens...you name it! You are a blessing!

[@owatagi]

She is apples of gold in pitchers of silver. Her husband is soooo blessed.

[@AzGoodAzEver]

I learned more about onions in a minute and half of your video than I learned in 30+ years of life.

[@brendajenkins3519]

Dehydrating onions, garlic, or spicy peppers also works well if you put the front of the dehydrator against the window screen so it vents to the outside.

[@Cndnwoman]

Thanks so much, great idea 😊🙏🙏🙏

[@tonyanorris6574]

I saw this video last yr and so i decided to try dehydrating some onions....omg!!!! The flavor of home dehydrated onions are amazing, nothing like what you get in the stores. I then decided to do the same with celery, eqyally amazing. I will never buy store bought again. I even gifted my adult daughter, and my 3 adult sons, including my mom a small half pint of each. Then i started getting request for more!! They absolutely love them. So everytime we make a trip back home to Tennessee (currently living in Maryland) I always take them all couple jars of each.

[@wam0357]

Genius statement. "I need to start taking things out of my freezer, so I can start putting things in. For variety, for storage quality, for consumption, (the best part!) all great reasons that back up your statement.

[@saraloggins8365]

A "thank you" for dinner and he cleans up after the meal. You two are what is called a "power couple"! Thank you both for being a light in this world.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@teresatrump8366]

Not only the satisfaction of growing, harvesting and putting it up, it doesn't contain the chemicals in store bought.

[@Ventura0404]

Remember when you’re harvesting or dehydrating or canning you’re not looking at the price you’re looking at the quality how clean it is and you know what’s in it and how it’s been growing. You did a beautiful good job lady bug do a happy dance jig

[@aloras405]

Exactly!

[@saritasarit]

And the skills that you learned which are priceless and will return your investment of time for the rest of your life.

[@benrichards9667]

I just dehydrated garlic and onions with my Excalibur. Love that thing! I should buy another one. Worth the $. 👏 nothing like organic, clean chemical free garlic and onions!!!

[@850beachmomrn]

I love how Josh thanked you for cooking! And love your team work on the cooking and cleaning!

[@juliemilliron849]

I love that you mentioned how satisfying it is to perserve your own homegrown items. I also feel that way about my canned goods ad freezer meals. I love it.

[@AcreHomestead]

Absolutely!!

[@elisabethb3231]

That garlic fact was completely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you for watching!

[@susanjones3177]

Wise women! Onions and garlic OUTSIDE!!!

[@sheilaanderson7215]

You are inspiring! Thank you for sharing real-life experiences with us in a honest and humble way. Please keep making videos.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

I'm tired just watching ya girl! I love how you multitask though, it's a great way to approach how you plan, like baking more than one thing while the oven is on!

[@AcreHomestead]

Glad you liked it!!

[@missdenim6590]

Broccoli has the same type of thing as the garlic where u cut it, the compounds marry and become so beneficial, but let it sit after cutting a bit before dumping Broccoli into any heat. I always cut Broccoli first and add it last.

[@claramorgan8670]

Although it's totally normal, I can't help finding you so adorable whenever you say "My Husband" 😆😆😆 I don't know, there's just something very loving in your energy every time you say that and I have to say that I love it! 😆😆😆 Maybe I'm slightly living vicariously through you? I'm a few years shy of 50, never actually married (common-law partner only), so never got to legitimately call someone "my husband". Either way, I love it when you say it! 💜

[@AcreHomestead]

Aw thank you

[@Romans828girl]

I second this. I am married, and I feel about my husband like you sound about yours, Becky. It's so sweet.

[@laurabrown5983]

what great teamwork!! that hubby packs lunches and cleans up is so nice...

[@dappledsunshine]

You're totally my garden to table food hero!!! I LOVE these videos - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

[@TheMissBeki]

I love watching you so much .. Your energy is inspiring :) and you are so right .. feeding my family with food I have grown myself is one of the most satisfying things ever !! .. much love from Australia

[@rhy5001]

Yay! I’m so excited for another freezer meal video. You have inspired me to start doing them because I start school soon and won’t have the time to cook a lot. Your freezer meals and DITL are my absolute favorite videos to watch on KZbin.

[@pamwittman4832]

Wow! Fun to watch how dedicated you are to being self sufficient. Thank you!

[@tiffanyfelkner8995]

You inspire me! I am not a gardener at all, but I love the idea of buying our foods from local farms. I have been making a few of your recipes and tweaking them for our tastes. I can’t wait to make more. Keep those ideas and recipes coming!

[@MsAliciasaurus]

I found you a few days ago and I am LOVING your channel! I also followed on IG. These are goals that I want to achieve one day and I am learning so much from you. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your homesteading with us on this platform!

[@MRTIKKS_OFFICIAL]

I absolutely ❤ your vids. I've been binge watching whilst deep cleaning. It's summer here I Australia and you're information has been so helpful. Thank you so very much. You have a beautiful soul.

[@roki5337]

That is a wonderful team work with the cooking and packing of lunches

[@kimpossible9211]

I’m so inspired by your videos, Becky. Thanks for the great ideas. On another note, I did my first ever canning today.... made green tomato salsa. Looking forward to many more videos with preservation ideas.

[@bexco5304]

I love how your husband always thanks you for making the food! ❤️

[@AcreHomestead]

He is so sweet

[@christineayre796]

The love that you put in any food creates so much more than anything that you can get with already preserved food. Also, who knows what else is in with those foods such as fillers. Good job Becky!!

[@rivinius98]

I’ve never seen anyone’s channel grow this fast!!! Huge congrats and keep up the good work!!

[@juliespencer1164]

I really low how so self-sufficient you are one amazing lady. xxx

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

I’m so happy I found your channel. I’ve been doing these things for almost 60 years and have still learned new information from you. Thank you for all the research you’ve done and shared with us. I think you’d love a vidalia onion chopper.

[@ema8909]

I absolutely LOVE the scientific things you explained in this video!! (Onion growth and chenistry of garlic) Thank you!!

[@Cndnwoman]

Dehydrating 🍓 my landlady/friend gave me, she's so sweet! 😇🌻🌻🌻

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

I’m so glad to hear your husband actually help you with dishes at list ! He is one lucky man who get to eat so good every day , I see so many ladies your age all they do is playing with their cell phone and the husband comes home with take out 😏and I don’t want to say anything about picking up things 😞

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Fantastic use of your time. I love that while you were using your oven you decided to bake two dinners. Great job.

[@roki5337]

Your Freezer meal techniques have been wonderful. I have used some of them and tailored them for my family.

[@Summerdaze8]

You’re such an inspiration! Thank you for these awesome videos.

[@lindazick5601]

I always learn from my time spent with you! Thank you

[@christinemcnamara8787]

Thank you for sharing your video Becky until next time

[@jillywells1232]

Thank you for sharing this you are so precious I love watching your videos. 💗💗💗

[@denisepineda1788]

I just got a dehydrator and can’t wait to do some of my own herbs. Thanks for the great video!

[@roki5337]

That is a nice gift from hubby!

[@juliahunt4526]

One more thing yes in growing your own food Amen . And you know what’s in your food … thank you ..

[@deborahcatello6362]

Thank-you Becky for this great video...I am about to dehydrate a bunch of onions now. .Be well!

[@vivecah6011]

U are an inspiration to watch. Love the onion harvest n end product. Wud love to see u cook with them. Such an amazing young lady.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@katelinwilcox6368]

I love watching you!! You’re so informative, and inspiring! I’ve been living vicariously through your videos. #goals 😄

[@carolynrice6383]

I LOVE your dehydrator! I have just your basic one. My husband gave it to me for Christmas about 7 years ago. I need to get at least a 5 tray like yours!

[@lisahubbard5935]

Yay for Jingles! Also, yay for you and your mom! 👍👍 You two are so cute together. 🥰

[@melindagibson8606]

I am all about garlic! I had no idea about Alison! So amazing!!!!! I love your videos, you are a natural! Can't wait for the next freezer meal ideas!

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I love your dog mine is a Australian shepherd Queensland heeler. White with tan patches and a little black by his ears. His tail wags up down back and forth and in circles. He does a rodeo dog move too like a rocking horse then he spins. Thank you for all you do. Hugs

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I love my food processor. One of the best kitchen tools I’ve ever bought.

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You're teaching me so much. Love this channel. Thank you so much for the content.

[@lindagaughan9998]

Thanks for all your teaching

[@heartsdreamshomestead8930]

It is sooo satisfying

[@lindawaxman570]

Your video style is the best I've ever seen. You go right to it and not beat around the bush like so many do. I can't stop watching because it's so interesting and entertaining as well as educational. I'm an organizer But you are super at it and use common sense to do several projects at once consuming less energy, time and space. Love your home grown foods and delicious recipes. You are great and a Sweet heart.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you! I’m so glad :)

[@rosanna3714]

I love your energy !! Your dogs are like mine and hang around the stove hoping you drop something.It's always a proud moment when you grow it and preserve it , knowing you can do it yourself if other resources fail. I stated canning and preserving in 1972, I thought it was a lost art, I'm so happy to see you doing this and teaching this to get back to basics. 💕 from another Washington friend

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you fir watching

[@katelynnmcdougall9826]

I’ve been binging your videos since I discovered your Chanel yesterday 🥰 I’m loving the inspiration , my family and I live on five acres and we have a huge garden . My husband has been growing a lot of things and we got a dehydrator this summer so that will be a fun new journey to try :) only have weeks left before the snow comes .

[@tonyarueff3230]

Using food you grew and preserved is VERY satisfying 🙂

[@amysantilli8032]

I have the same dehydrator setup! Except that mine are much older. Lol. I found a 5 tray Excalibur at a garage sale. Then Grandma gave me her 9 tray Excalibur. I definitely make use of both, too. I love your parchment paper trick!

[@xomabetoys4711]

I love all your videos i love gardening but i really never preserved or dehydrated anything . Now that I watch a your videos for the 1st time im looking forward to start doing that and also do meal prep too Thank you for motivating me

[@lisalemaster9383]

Ok, I am definitely going to have to get a dehydrator. I am going to look at thrift stores and Goodwill. I remember seeing one there before. Wish I bought it. An idea for anyone on a budget. Thank you for again fantastic video 🙂

[@hjisagirl]

I love dehydrating veges. This year, I have been taking them to the next level and powdering them. Two sink fulls of spinach turned into a 1/4 pint jar of spinach powder. One tablespoon of that would be like a large plateful of fresh spinach.

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow amazing

[@zombiemom5088]

I have teenage boys .. so sneaking in my super greens powder in dishes is a great way to get the nutrients in with no fuss

[@scottwilliams5196]

I've been doing the same with kale and beet leaves. It's amazing how much nutrition we can get in such small space.😊

[@biteyfloofmomma7279]

Can you notice a flavor difference when you add the veggie powder to a dish?

[@scottwilliams5196]

@@biteyfloofmomma7279 I can't unless we really add a lot. You can see it though. I put it in my eggs in the morning and I can see it but not taste. You could really pour it on in things like beef stew, or crock pot stuff.

[@christinej2358]

The dried onions look great! So did your pasta dish! Thank you for sharing!

[@DG-pu1lp]

Another fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. You are very talented and your videos are inspiring. 😊

[@lmb0005]

I love your enthusiasm, you have inspired me so much. I am planning vege beds, herb tubs and buying a dehydrator. Thankyou so much. My seasons are the opposite to yours as I am in Queensland Australia.

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Holy Ish, Becky! I never understood all that about onions. You are the best teacher!

[@AcreHomestead]

I’m glad it’s helpful

[@sabrinakopke8911]

Yas! I cook and boyfriend cleans, it's worked for us for almost two years!

[@theresaholtz6261]

That's so sweet that he thanked yoh.

[@AcreHomestead]

He is the best!

[@Karmah01]

HOLY WOW! You are a very busy woman! I'm tired just watching you! Of course, in my younger days (many, many MANY moons ago) I had tons of energy, too. But now I barely have the energy to throw something in the microwave. 😭😟 I love your recipes! I have a dehydrator and I'm gonna try dehydrating onions and garlic. I make beef jerky with my dad's recipe and it's dee-licious!

[@camillekortis2117]

Thank you for the video on onions, I learn so much from you! 😘😘

[@jodythomas1159]

I love how your top matches the onions!!!!! 😉

[@tamarap7882]

I love your videos! You have quickly become one of my favorites to watch. I am learning so much from you as I am also located in the PNW. Please keep making videos and sharing your knowledge.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you for watching :)

[@debbiealtman4572]

Your a smart cookie. Wished I’d known what you know at your age. Keep up the good work. Love ya

[@kimcritchfield5796]

Have you ever thought of adding food grade Descant packets to your jars to keep them dry? I just started this homestead adventure, and I like the Wisedry brand because you can “recharge” them. Keeps your stuff DRY and not moldy.

[@juliahunt4526]

I think that is awesome your husband helps you I never had that I had to do everything.. Great job on the video.I love your videos because I was razed like you do and cook …Have a blessed week .

[@salabeebop]

You're editing skills are getting better! Thanks for bringing us with you. I never thought to cook several days of dinner in one day for easy prep on the day of

[@susananderson9619]

I learned about letting cut garlic sit fir a while after cutting years ago. And I'm thrilled you know it too and spread it on your channel

[@AcreHomestead]

:)

[@_hollowhaven_8186]

Love your videos and watching your journey! It’s inspiring! I actually started watching from the beginning yesterday also because I love how much information you share as you learn. Buying a used 4 tray Excalibur dehydrator today to try it out before investing more.

[@AcreHomestead]

Oh I'm so excited for you! Thank you for watching!

[@karlau1084]

I dehydrated garlic last year for the first time, and I grind it fresh and it is SOOOOO much better than anything I've ever bought. I am looking forward to doing onions this year. Thank you for the inspiration! Also, I feel like I am hanging out in "my neighbor's kitchen" when I watch your videos, and that makes the videos even better. Thank you for sharing.

[@Cherryparfait41]

I’m late to game and being quite chicken about onions and garlic…even though I had a great harvest of both, I’m worried about the snake staying in the Sedona dehydrator that we purchased. Did you have any regrets after dehydrating these pungent smelling items?

[@shawntalumpkin6403]

Is it just me or was the sound of the dried onions satisfying?

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

Great way to use all the not so great onions! I dehydrated and powdered a load of spring onions (green onions, I think you call them) that were going to seed after overwintering them, tops and bottoms all mixed in. I use it in everything! So useful to have.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thanks for the tips!

[@elisabethshipman2538]

I'm a new subscriber for 2 weeks and I've watched all your vids. I have never done that before, so that's how much i enjoy watching you...but...it's bitter sweet, now I have to wait till you post new vid...o well at least I have something to look forward too..

[@carolclarkson4859]

We got a freeze dryer and love it. You have to try freeze drying your onions! Amazing.

[@miraidarodriguez3830]

love your videos girl!!! so motivating and fun to watch. i am currently dehydrating basil while planning my azure standard haul

[@AcreHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@nikidijawen]

Saturday was first time seeing you in my feed I clicked your video and been watch everyday after that, I think one of the reasons I like watching is because like shows on decorating and building a house its the before and after, your videos like those shows the in-betweens are edited so well is very satisfying from start to finish.

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow thank you so much!

[@dearnefromaustralia2416]

100% love watching your channel! I’ve been watching since pretty much the beginning and I’m thrilled to see your subscribers growing as well as your garden! Keep up the excellent work! Now if you add the word keto in one of your videos it would EXPLODE 🤩👍🏻😁

[@queenieburgers50]

Great idea to dehydrate outside! I haven't dehydrated onion yet, but will definitely remember now when I do, so thank you! I have the same dehydrator, it's amazing, so much better than the nesco I first bought, hated switching trays so often, it's worth the price to just walk away and not think about switching trays, added unnecessary stress. I live in Wisconsin, I did with onions like I do with other plants and started indoors 🤦next year I'm hoping to be less dumb, still new to this lol we have had a drought all summer here, lot of bugs, only the people with a ton of experience have had success in the conditions, oh well, next year will be better 🤞

[@AcreHomestead]

Good luck!

[@tinatripp2413]

Omg love your videos It is amazing and I learned so much Ty for creating all of this wonderful videos and information

[@booksandbreggs]

I learn so much from your vlogs!! I am currently dehydrating my banana peppers, jalapenos, and some pear tomatoes. It's my first year gardening and I'm a work in progress. I had so many peppers and tomatoes come in at once that I had to come up with something other than eating and canning them. I have no idea what I'm going to do with all this dehydrated produce...lol...but I'm learning as I go.

[@AcreHomestead]

I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos! I'm excited for you!!

[@DianaTorez]

Your channel has taught me so much thank you

[@susangardner8305]

Hi Becky those onions look great I am going to invest in a dehydrator now that my garden is growing Your meals look sooooooo yummy my husband and I have the same arrangement as you guys , I cook he cleans but I also clean as I go . Love the channel keep it up

[@jenniferwood9349]

Your energy amazes me! But I remember having lots of energy when I was young.... I love watching your videos.

[@Romans828girl]

It's been a looooooooong time since I've had that kind of energy!

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Yes I ADMIRE HER ENERGY!!!!

[@kaiteedalpra]

Love it!! So excited to grow onions next year. Definitely will be hitting up the FM for some fresh local onions for my dehydrator!!

[@derail6969]

Gal, you have done greatttt!!!

[@robyne1039]

Gosh you're so clever, I only discovered your channel yesterday. I've binged watched you since. I'm inspired now to dehydrate my own herbs 🌿

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@victoriakelley2392]

Sage makes a wonderful healing tea with lemon and ginger. Great for summer/winter colds. Definitely breaks up that mucous.

[@graskeygirls3850]

I just have been loving your videos especially love the fact that you give extra information about different stuff about the garlic and just give a little history or chemistry behind the food. Have you ever thought about reaching out to another KZbinr that is great at making ravioli or pasta and collaborate a KZbin video together

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I love how well you educate us! If my oven is on, I always cook two meals. Your hubby is so sweet to help you! Thats what marriage is all about. A partnership in all ways❣ I LOVE SAGE & KALE!! Green powder please!?! Love to you & Josh & your families!

[@AcreHomestead]

Aww, thanks, Rebecca! :)