How to Dehydrate Whole Milk

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

PLEASE NOTE: Two things I failed to mention in the video: 1) YES, I DID premeasure with water to find out exactly how much each tray would hold but the problem of pouring in the trays, especially the last top two is the same. When pouring even the correct measurement, you have to do so VERY slowly to prevent the movement of the liquid from splashing out the sides. 2) YES, despite how it may appear in the video, I DID place only one tray in at a time starting at the bottom, fill it, then put in the next tray, the main problem is when you get to the top two trays with very little space to work with.

[@JulieDobbins.76]

For the cabinet style it would work well to pull all of the trays out but the bottom one. Fill the bottom one and slide the next tray in and fill it. Work your way up until you get too close to the top and can no longer pour directly into the tray, and then use the turkey baster to fill the last one or two top trays.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I have done that many times in that same way but it still is not ideal as even pulled out a tiny bit, the tray is not perfectly level then when you go to push it back the rest of the way, you have to be VERY careful because the slightest movement will cause the milk to move then splash out

[@goldenpotofmanna6733]

@@RainCountryHomestead I understood her to be saying to take all the trays completely out and then put them in empty one at a time starting with the bottom. Pour the milk in the empty bottom tray, which is already in place. Put the next one in and fill it until you get to the top and can't pour any more.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@goldenpotofmanna6733 Yes, as I said, that is also how I did it but when you get to the top couple of trays, it gets much harder

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[@RainCountryHomestead]

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[@christienebotha6363]

Wooow this is the FIRST TIME IN 51 YEARS that ive heard about something like "Vacuum seal" 🤔😱. We do not have stuff like that here in Africa, sounds like an AMAZING HELP FULL PRODUCT ❤️👌

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi! I'm not remembering if it's been mentioned before but checking for level on your counter or table is helpful as a first step. H.K. lesson #1.😄 During the summer, I run the dehydrator in the garage and found out the work table isn't level.🙃 Love and blessings!💜

[@patsternburg8737]

Happened to me as well. We live and learn, so glad we can learn from others mistakes too! Thanks all!

[@questionasker1749]

I've been waiting for a video like this! Can't wait to see this!!!

[@candaceparsons529]

Just got a new Nesco today (bought it secondhand) cannot wait to try it out. Thank you for all of the helpful information

[@annmiller5729]

Heidi, you are my go to for all i want,just received my nesco dehydrator silicone, my nesco is at least 20 yrs old,cant wait to try them out,eggs,bone broth,ground venison,. Thank you so very much for sharing you knowledge 💯❤

[@palominogirl2732]

I just dehydrated eggs on my Bright Kitchen mats, which I learned about on your other videos. I love them. Thanks! Today I'll be canning pumpkin, and I may just have the dehydrator going at the same time. Thanks for this very informative video - I have learned so much from you - and I've been a gardener/home canner for 40+ years. Taking our food supply to the next level is very important in these times.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Heidi. Thanks for sharing your tips on how to dehydrate whole milk - defiinitely a budget saving tip!

[@wardrobelion]

And a great space saving, and long term storage too👍!

[@desert_moon]

I got my Cosori dehydrator a couple of years ago and love it! I got the silicone trays at the same time. They're so much better!! I haven't done milk but have done a lot of other things.

[@conniesmith3544]

Love your idea on putting liquids in a tray. Genius!!!

[@FrankiesGirls]

So generous with your knowledge, thank you!

[@sandrachandler7839]

thank you! love your handy, helpful hints for processing from start to finish .. fails n successes included

[@cherylbudikl5903]

Thanks for sharing this! My hubby gave me a Cosori dehydrator for Christmas and I can get rwa milk reasonably priced not too ar from me. I have a round stackable dehydrator also. Just have to get some silicone trays for it.

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Heidi thank you for sharing this video. I'm going to try it I've always been hesitant but I think I'm going to try it

[@mooieplaats]

Thank you for giving us all the details. It is not difficult to dehydrate milk, but there are details to take into account. Have a good evening. 😊😉😉😊

[@karenw9996]

Thanks Heidi! I'm very fortunate in that I can get farm direct milk (not organic, but I know the people and they eat VERY cleanly, possibly beyond what organic standards require) for less than store bought organic IF they are allowed to skim the cream (which still leaves some cream, because I can see it on top). If I want whole it does cost quite a lot more than the store, but I personally prefer the farm-skimmed milk (which is more like a 2%, or slightly higher, store milk).

[@lauradyer6421]

Thanks Heidi, this is great! I did not realize that I could dehydrate milk. 🙃

[@njresrie]

Appreciate you sister, much love. Thanks for this sensible guidance 🌻

[@tamaraameling1289]

Thank you. You always deliver a wealth of information.

[@RealLove337]

The 6 pack of brown silicone trays are deeper, the lip is taller than the green ones. I have both of them so I have compared the two.

[@antoninakubilis3198]

Where did you buy the brown trays? Thank you!!

[@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead]

I bought both the Bright Kitchen and the brown off brand silicone 6 pack so I can use all 9 shelves if need be. While canning grape jelly, I put some in the dehydrator to make fruit leather and I must say that the brown liners were easier to clean after dehydrating something so sticky! So glad you recommended those!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is great information to know! Thank you!

[@r3altalangodfrey39]

@@RainCountryHomestead CAN YOU DO COCONUT CREAM POWDER? OR CLOSE TO THE "plant -based vega's protein made simple" vanilla flavor power AS YOU CAN GET? even buying this power at walmart is killing my budget. i need it for my protein chai lattes.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@r3altalangodfrey39 You would be better off just stocking up on coconut and making your own coconut milk and make it as rich as you want. You can do the same with any type of nut or nut blend you prefer. I have a series on making nut milks and other dairy free recipes such as cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and fettuccine sauce: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKFKFuFkl94wFD6lbqODebri

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Thank you for sharing this information I was going to order some

[@MissChievousRN]

Good to know since I just ordered some!! Thanks!

[@berukayane1919]

I love your work. I love you. I was thinking and practising so many years. today i got the brst dolution thank you dear.

[@hubrisnaut]

Many years ago I was asked by a friend to take care of their 1 milking cow while they were on vacation for 2 weeks. I had so much milk, I didn't know what to do with it all! I mean, what family of 5 can consume 5 gallons or more of milk per day? I didn't have a dehydrator at the time; drying it and storing would have been a great option. We froze it and made ice cream, yogurt and butter, gave a lot away and fed some to the chickens and turkeys we kept. The experience made me keenly aware of why self sufficient people would want a milking cow or other dairy animals. I really enjoy your channel. I am older, retired and single now so I don't do much food preservation anymore but I have the equipment. I guess I am reliving the good old days and enjoying the "ah-ha" moments. I used to make and store a basic baking powder leavened whole wheat pancake, bread and cookie dry mix which I would add milk and eggs to. It would be great to incorporate dried milk and eggs into the mix. It would be a 'just add water' thing. best wishes all

[@hubrisnaut]

P.S. I always enjoyed adding fruit to pancakes or breads, Why not add dried fruit to the mix?

[@WendyK656]

Thank you, Heidi! another great video.

[@Mz27Bella]

I’m happy this popped in my feeds! I am thinking of wanting to try his with my breast milk since I’m going on vacation soon and the waiting for the freeze drying is a long wait and extremely expensive

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

Great video one of your bests staying on 1 topic helps tremendously! Thank you 🙏

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would say at least half my videos are single topic but my Monday This~N~That are just that, this and that, a little of many things and some prefer those but one of the purposes of them is to direct people back to single topic videos I already have. I try to reach as many as I can with the various styles of videos I have.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

Good morning! We have a surveyor coming out so we can run cattle fence for a couple of cows. We haven’t decided yet if we’ll go beef or dairy, but I bought some cream to dehydrate so we have an idea of how it will taste. I’ll start those today. Now to find my turkey baster. 😊

[@lynettetucker544]

🌞Good morning Heidi thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@Tru575]

Thank you so much. You read my about the almond milk. ❤️🙏

[@HomemakingontheHomestead]

Love this Heidi!! Thank you for sharing.. -Crystal😊

[@kimkerley4218]

I have a Cosori dehydrator with stainless steel shelves and I love it. It was a lot less expensive then the others. Mine looks just like yours lol 😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I love mine. It was recommended to me from a subscriber who also has an Excalibur and Nesco. She likes the Cosori best as do I. One thing I prefer about it over the Excalibur, aside from the lower cost, is the cabinet style door. That means no fiddling around trying to get the door in place, you simply open and close. I also like the smaller size that does not take up near the amount of space. Though Cosori does not have a 10 tray dehydrator.

[@natalia199301]

Awesome knowledge…thanks for sharing!

[@i2sky532]

So glad to see this! Our cow is giving more milk than we can use at once.

[@ivyjulieharvey3043]

great video love watching videos. goats milk and coconut milk does dehydrate on a low setting for alternatives. Not tried plant milk but that is next on the list to try.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Coconut milk is a plant based milk and if the coconut milk is lower fat, then yes, it may work without turning to butter like my almond milk did. I am guessing store bought nut milks may be less fatty than what I make myself. I really do not know because I do not buy it. And yes, goat's milk will work but if it is a fattier milk, the cream will need to be skimmed off first

[@BrassPeace]

I want to try this. Thank you.

[@ommielouise]

This was so much great info. Thankyou so much...

[@juneroberts214]

Hi, I haven’t used my new dehydrator yet because of lack of confidence but have been getting braver watching your videos and learning so much from you. You probably already did this and I missed it but I would test how much liquid a tray holds using a measuring cup and filling one tray on the counter, then when filling while in the machine only the correct amount would be used to avoid overfilling. Unless the trays aren’t level of course. Take care and look forward to seeing your next video.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have used plain water to check how much a tray will hold

[@laurieasmus9998]

So many things to dehydrate...just start using it! You will love it, and it will be running all the time! Banana chips, eggs, potatoes, frozen veggies, carrots, tomatoes. So much goodness can be made shelf stable.

[@juneroberts214]

@@laurieasmus9998 thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate your kindness. 🙂

[@MichaelR58]

Good video and tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@windswepthomestead4851]

A friend of ours freezes the milk on the trays and then they dehydrate them to prevent spills in the dehydrator. So funny you did this video right now it’s not the first time that you have read my mind LOL.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Freezing before hand is a good idea, if one has enough flat areas in their freezer.

[@bonneymoseley1159]

Thank you for sharing!

[@chriswedding1]

You are the best for information

[@utopicconfections5257]

thank you for this!

[@BloomWithGracie]

This is great information!!

[@nancyarchibald9095]

I'm so glad you popped up on my feed! I have an Excalibur and enjoy using it, too. There's lemon rinds in there right now, in fact. But I've veen wanting to dry Jerky, eggs and milk. A freeze dryer is not affordable, nor do I think we have much time left. Do you have a 'how to' video on eggs and jerky too?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do! I will link you to those plus a couple more you may like: Eggs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJizoYmAbpiXea8 Jerky: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qabPdoyIa65qd9E Ground Meats: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6nKe5WJmMqmgqc Sliced Chicken Sausage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3eZaKuda7d6ppI Bone Broth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIuvkpyZoMZpfsU

[@joycewedel9084]

Ty. Great video!

[@marlysswearengin9374]

Thanks Heidi!!

[@jessidutton3441]

Wonderful!! Thank you!

[@Happy2Run4Me]

Ty for this. I make my own biscuit mix, pancake mix and cocoa mix and those all take powdered milk. This will be much cheaper for me if I find milk on sale. Plus I prefer whole milk instead of skim milk (yuck). I will be excited to break out my Nesco again. 👍🏻My favorite things to dehydrate are eggs, apple slices, zucchini, jerky and lots of other things. I won’t be getting a freeze dryer anytime soon either (or ever lol).

[@Deedee-xh7dh]

Good morning Heidi.Do you do jerky with salmon? I love your wisdom and so grateful you take time to share.Have a great day 😊❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have yet to try fish of any kind though I do plan to at some point

[@vonniemerriam974]

Heidi, I have had a lot of fun dehydrating yogurt with nuts and fruits to make snacks but as I was watching this wondered if it would be possible or even beneficial to just dehydrate straight whey from either strained yogurt or cheese-making? A powdered scoop of whey to add to a wide range of things from baking to smoothies to ferment starters or even pet food toppers could be a great benefit. Have you ever tried just drying the whey?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am glad you mentioned yogurt as I have not tried it and several have asked about that one. I assumed it would be similar to drying the heavy cream or almond milk. I have not made yogurt or cheese in a long time so whey is not something I ever have so I have also not tried that one but am sure it would dehydrate up great and as long as done on a lowish heat, it should preserve the benefits for the many things you can use it in

[@CraftTeaLady]

God is good, all the time.... Good morning sister ❤️

[@margaritacastaneda287]

This is great! I can't wait to dehydrate some milk soon. Does it work with milk that has been in the freezer? Have a great New Year.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, it should work just fine with milk that has been previously frozen

[@Konner12]

I love your videos, I have been canning and drying products for several years, but am learning how to dry so much more from your videos. I saw where you hade sealed nuts in jars, cand they be vacuum sealed in seal a meal bags and kept in refrigerator? Also how do I fix store bought shredded coconut for long term storage. Thank you so much.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As long as they are sealed and stay sealed, there is not need to store them in the fridge

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Dehydrating my half n half for coffee would be awesome! Hard to keep fresh at off grid property in the hot summer!

[@mamasuki]

Great idea - wondering if you did and how you liked it in your coffee??

[@paulasmith2167]

Thank you!

[@his-sweetie]

Thank you.😊

[@asiajo1010]

I have an oven.. a large rectangle baking tray and 1 silicone sheet… might give this a try 😅

[@debbiewelch4073]

❤thank you Heidi

[@jeanettewestover]

Great I was wondering if this would work 🤔 how long should it last ...

[@questionasker1749]

Okayyy! I am so excited. I have a UNESCO round dehydrator. I'm ordering the silicone trays today. I would love to get an 8 pack but I'm so excited, I haven t even gone to Amazon yet! I think so many things do better at 115°. The turkey boaster is a great idea! So much easier. Since mine are round, perhaps it will be easier. I wish I could get an Excalibur but I just can't right now. I'm really concentrating on food right now. I have several sets of those off grid sealers. I noticed you said Buttermilk...another dairy I really want to powder. I know that cheap low fat milk and even whole milk, which I have 10 pounds of but I don't çare about that as much as my raw, organic milk. So the buttermilk also appeals to me for a special batch of biscuits etc Also when you dehydrate meat, is that for jerky only or can you dehydrate it for strips of meat in stir frays etc? Do you think bacon can be dehydrated in small pieces, perhaps dehydrate it, then put it in a cast iron skillet and crisp it up? These are probably stupid questions but I've already done all your vegetable dehydrating and still making powders! So happy and grateful for all I have learned from you. Also, I thought I heard you mention raw eggs. I've done some eggs. Success there too. The only difference is in some of my veges, I put an oxygen absorber in the jar and they are sealed and I cleaned the tops. Should I take the the absorbers off and vacuum seal it? Example; mixed veges? I need to spend day on the couch today for medical issues, so I need to refresh myself on your playlist! When I did my eggs, I used the 2 solid trays that came with NESCO and honestly it was time consuming and so messy, I got discouraged and then got 3 cans of Nutrient Survival egg powder. I would much rather use the organic, free range eggs I buy. Personally, I think many people are underestimating the shortage, expense and quality of dairy (descent dairy, clean dairy) I am also very interested in water bathing some eggs for special occasions of baking, Sunday brunch etc. I know Im very late but still looking for a farmer who lets his lay all winter. I'm also not sure about the "lime" so praying for a wise worker at Home Depot! Lol. I thought I emailed you last week but I'm going to check. Great video Heidi. So sorry for all the questions and confusion but my mind has been obsessed on dairy. Thank you again! 💙⭐💙⭐💙🙏🙏😇

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Strips of beef and other such meats once dehydrated do not rehydrate well. they stay chewy. However, I have not tried freezing the cooked meat first then dehydrating like I have done with chicken and turkey which makes it rehydrate better but I might do that at some point. If your jars are sealed with the O2 absorbers. there is no need to open them until you go to use them. At that point you can remove the O2 absorber and then vacuum seal whatever remains

[@lynetteperry3559]

great ideas

[@SeekChrist82]

Hi I missed what temp. I should put the dehydrator on? I am sure u said. I love your channel. Your subscriber.

[@gkambs]

Great, thank you.

[@maxibake9323]

Great idea, using the Turkey baister.👍 Wondering if you could fill the shelves, by completely removing them, fill the bottom one first, then work your way up, you could get nearer to the back that way, then if it's difficult to fill the top one, just put a tray of Veggies in instead. TFS RC, take care, keep busy, & Happy new Year everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I did try that, as noted in the video, unless you only put a very small amount of liquid in, then it is too hard to move the trays without spilling

[@Onegoodyarn]

So you're saying to slide the bottom one in empty and fill it, then slide the next one in empty and fill it..etc..etc..?

[@wardrobelion]

@@RainCountryHomestead Hi Heidi! I think Maxi means to put 1 tray in the bottom of the dehydrator, fill with turkey baster , put next lined tray in bottom above the 1st tray and then fill it with turkey baster, and so on…👍that is an efficient and easier way to not only see what you’re doing, but also keep from spilling too.

[@wardrobelion]

I do it like you Maxi. Very smart of you.👍

[@maxibake9323]

Yes, Sorry, I didn't explain it very well. Lol. Bottom shelf is in place but empty, fill it with the Turkey Baister, then do the same with the next shelf above, & so on. You could try & fill the top one, in place, but it's easier to just slice something up from the Fridge. Course it helps to have level worktops too. Hope that made sense. 👍🤗

[@dodadue13]

"God is good all the time." Subscribed 🙌

[@laurieasmus9998]

Do you recommend getting the Cosori with the mesh sheets? Still seems like a good idea for doing foods that will end up being smaller when dry. Happy to see it is not too expensive. Can your solar power setup handle these electric dehydrators? I am planning my homestead for off-grid and have been wondering if I'll even be able to use the Nesco I already have. Thanks for all your wonderful informative videos, Heidi!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not use the plastic mesh sheets because I use cotton cloth instead as shown in this older video (before I got my Cosori): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZOxi5h3hK2nsJY They are cheaper and work better and means less plastic exposure to the food. Yes, my solar set up can handle our electric dehydrators during the spring and summer months so then I only use my lighter weight Nescos that I move outside to not heat up the house and plug into solar.

[@toniafolven]

Check the power rating of each appliance. Located on bottom or back, measured in Watts. Or it will show current, measured in Amps. To determine the power rating multiply the Amps by the voltage. Current x Voltage= Watts. I hope this helps.

[@patroot2536]

I bought one of those cheap vacuum sealer , but i couldn't get it to work with their pump so i hooked up to my seal a meal vaccum sealer it worked much better

[@faithjackson5514]

Heidi, do you still recommend putting a little oil on the green matt before the pouring of the milk? Does it stick to the green matt? I tired it from your other video and I used organic coconut oil. So since you didnt mention can I not use the oil?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I never put oil on the silicone mats for anything I am dehydrating. I have had no problems

[@ginapounds4744]

Hi Heidi! Thanks for this video. I just wonder if the fresh milk dehydrated tastes better than the purchased powdered milk?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have found the flavor comparable to the quality whole milk powder I get but far better than the cheap, non fat junk

[@2200chuck]

I notice in some of the clips you inserted that after vacuum sealing, you put the rings back on, tight. Is that what you do with your dehydrated dairy products as well, or do you remove the rings like we've been shown for pressure canned products?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes. Rules are different for dried goods that are vacuum sealed and pressure or water bath canned goods. While it is ok to not put the bands on dried goods, it is highly recommended that you do in the case of a lost seal. The band will at least keep the lid snug against the jar and if you grab the jar not knowing it has come unsealed, you will spare yourself a mess

[@littlemisss8287]

Thanks for the vid

[@lindabohl2454]

Your so knowledgeable!!!❤❤❤ California here. 🙏🏻🕊😇🧂🇺🇸

[@southwestprepper5216]

My question is the vacuum process. When I vacuum seal my jars over time the lids unseal themselves. I did notice some of your jars had the ring on them. Should I be doing this and adding the rings to help hold the seal? Thanks for all the work you do.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you are vacuum sealing powders, make sure you are using the barrier as I noted in the video above and yes, putting the bands on is important and I believe I cover this in the video I linked to in the description box on the various methods of vacuum sealing. You may want to check that out for more information

[@AliAhmed-et6hr]

Thanks

[@susanolson4486]

Great video, Heidi! Thank you! Do you know if whole milk egg nog can be dehydrated? I have a half gallon that will be going bad soon, if I don't do something with it. I know I can freeze it, but we don't have any freezer space, at the moment.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It depends on how fatty it is but you can always try with a small amount and see how it does

[@girlywhirly4971]

Heidi tyvm for a great video as always! U look gorgeous in blue! Sorry I had not given u an update in such a long time. I have been going through a lot. I had to move because the people that owned my town home wanted to sell so I had to get out. I found a new place thank the Lord! Also I have some issues with my family we need unspoken prayers please. Here's the praise report! I went to the doc and he said that I would probably have no change or it could b worse and I said well it could b better and he said no it doesn't work that way. So I told the Lord the ball was in his court now and he waited about a year of no treatments before he shrunk the tumor so that they had to admit that it was a miracle! I still have to go for CT scans every 6 months but it's better then every 3 months. Please pray that I don't have to have any more scans because they have the dye that goes into your system ugh. Tyvm for all of your prayers! God bless u all! I love an appreciate u and your precious family!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for the update and yes, I will be praying! :)

[@kmiller6002]

I've got 10# of ground beef to dehydrate and after that I'll be dehydrating milk.... Oh and we're going to try doing the organic juice for flavoring water and see how it goes... Wish us luck ☺️🙏 Kendra PS Mrs Heidi have you ever dehydrated beef chunks and if so how did they turn out.... I'm thinking about it for using in beef stew 🤔🤔🤔

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I did try dehydrating concentrated juice from my freezer but it ended up more like a very sweet fruit leather so there was no way to powder it. The closest to beef chunks where the ones I did recently from home canned beef that I showed and mentioned in Monday's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZOxh2RoYq6lqLc

[@judyjohnson1012]

What is the name of the thing you used to hand pump/vacuum a jar? Thanks for this info. I purchased a rechargeable vacuum system on Amazon, but it didn’t work but for a few times and I had to send it back.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am assuming you mean the brake bleeder pump but please see the video on vacuum sealing options where I also provide links and other information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5i4e2Wpdq-tZq8

[@andrewbarlow8937]

Outstanding Tutorial

[@dianebeckner884]

First of all; THANK YOU for addressing these things without saying I need a freeze dryer! Can't afford one, and don't think I would get one if I could. Now. I have the same Cosori Dehydrator you have. I was wondering. Would it work to take all of the trays out. Put one tray in the bottom, then fill the silicone mat while it's still in the dehydrator. At most, maybe pull it out a smidge. Then add the next tray up and so on. Once you got near the top, it might get a bit hairy, but I'd say three or 4 trays would do well, and by that time you have a good idea of how much is filling each tray.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

One thing I failed to say is that is actually what I do however, when you get to the top two trays, it is still the same problem

[@desert_moon]

Freeze dryers aren't practical for most people but dehydrators are!! I love my Cosorii!!

[@susangonzalez6200]

Heidi, what is the shelf life of the milk? How long will it last stored and sealed?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If it stays sealed there is no reason why it would not last for a good number of years or even indefinitely. Unless it gets moisture, it would never spoil, it would only lose quality over time

[@patriciasweet9102]

Have you done buttermilk. that would be interesting. Thanks for tips . Appreciate. When you vacuum seal your sausage and hamb. they are dehydrated then vacuum sealed?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have not tried buttermilk as I never keep fresh on hand. Yes, I only vacuum seal fully dried foods be they meats, herbs, vegetables, cheese, eggs, and more. You cannot use vacuum sealing as a replacement for canning.

[@stevekemble8911]

I have a Nesco similar to yours. How many trays would a gallon of milk fill? After dehydration, how many (and what size) jars would be filled with that gallon?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If I remember each of those trays holds about three cups of milk. There are 16 cups in a gallon, 3 goes into 16 5.33 times so 6 trays. Unless of course I am wrong about the amount the trays hold

[@deec4963]

Haven’t read all the comments but will add that you could measure the volume of the cosori trays and then add just short of that amount of the milk while the trays are in place. You would need to know that your dehydrator is exactly level to start.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I tried that and almost added that part in the video but it does not help because the pouring is half the issue, not just the volume. It is about being able to get it in there so it fully fills across the trays and does not just try to stay in the front or end up moving too quickly and splashing out the back

[@jaimeconnors8994]

Do you have a video rehydrating these products? I have dehydrated Buttermilk, heavy cream and cheese but my consistency doesn't seem to come out right especially with the cheeses.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am pretty sure I covered at the end of the video above how water to milk powder ratio but I will also link you to the video that just came out on rehydrating dried foods and I do cover a bit on dairy powders: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_MkqWlhM6Ab9k Also to note, if you have purchased the powders rather than making them, it should say

[@user-qz2gy6xh1c]

Totally considering doing this with my frozen breast milk. My baby is almost one and although I’ll continue to breastfeed him until at least two, I’ll never need all this pumped milk for him. However, will I need it in the future? Maybe? Who knows? This would free up a ton of freezer space AND greatly extend the life of my milk. It seems like a great solution but I haven’t heard of anyone else doing this. Do you, by chance, have any input here?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I think it is a great idea :)

[@kiplar3245]

Hi. Do you think a squeeze bottle to load the trays would work?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am sure it may work well. There are many ways around it, this is just what I have come up with

[@aussieauntynette6892]

Great info :) What about measuring how much milk a tray will reasonably take and then be able to have the trays in situ (for the cabinet dehydrator) and slowly pour that exact amount. If slowly and carefully, no spillage. Do you think yoghurt would work? I have a stackable Ezi-Dry 1000. It takes up to 30 trays, I currently have 23 but takes less than half the time of the old one. 4-6 hours to do all of them filled with apples or similar fruits. A few hours to do a bucket of fresh picked herbs. Here's hoping you and Patrick had a wonderful Christmas with your family and Grandies. Hoping you all have a very special and blessed New Year in '23 and the state of this crazy world improves and finds peace :) ♡ from Australia

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I tried the premeasuring way too but that does not make a difference because it is how the liquid goes into the trays that can cause it to spill or not fill up correctly I have not tried yogurt but my guess is it would be similar to the almond milk and heavy cream I tried

[@djcoffman6505]

I was thinking that if I filled the trays from the bottom one up-adding the next tray after I’ve filled the lower tray that only the top tray might require more finesse. Have you tried that? I haven’t dehydrated anything ever so there may be problems with this process that I don’t understand.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, that is how I do it is start from the bottom up and yes, the top tray is the hardest

[@Daysjourneywa]

Thanks for this video! I have an excess of milk from friends right now.

[@patricianichols9514]

My Dehydro stackable dehydrator doesn't have a temperature gauge to set the degrees. Just use it anyway?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

For this application, yes, it should be fine. It is delicate herbs that I get most concerned with when I cannot turn the heat down

[@faithevrlasting]

Heidi, Ihave a half cow share and cant keep up. How does raw milk do in this situation? Have you tried?I have a ton of food storage skimmilk powder but would like not to waste the GODD STUFF. I fail making cheese w raw milk every time, when I have no problem w store bought whole milk.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I have not dehydrated raw milk simply because I have not had access to any in a long time but I would without one bit of concern doing it exactly the same way I showed in the video.

[@JulieDobbins.76]

Do you find the flavor of your home dried milk to be about the same as commercially dried milk powders?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes when compared to the higher quality whole milk powder

[@tracycouture3955]

I still haven't done eggs or milk...but I love dehydrating shredded cheeses 🧀❤🙏

[@marybethham4967]

My dehydrator I found at Goodwill resale doesn’t have a temperature thing on it. Could I still use it for dehydrating milk ?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can but you will want to keep an eye on it closely as I believe moot of those are set at 160°

[@junegarner6623]

I see you have plastic lids on some of your vacuum seal jars? Do they have a seal in the lid if so where do you buy them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you are talking about the colored lids, those are not vacuum sealed, those are jars I keep in the kitchen and am currently working through and I do not vacuum seal between uses. With many things this is not necessary but some things it is, meats in particular or things that can quickly go stale like freeze dried foods

[@junegarner6623]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks that makes since to me as well . Love my brake bleeder pump I have used it more than my food saver lately.

[@annsgal2025]

Please make a video about making powder from caramelized sugar.

[@graphicsfxcgy]

The problem with the trays being level was solved inadvertently by watching a video on how to make powdered milk on the stove. The lady boiled it down to a paste and then dried it on trays under a fan (not in a dehydrator). It spread like a paste onto the trays. If you boil the milk down to its thickened state, before it gets to a paste, you can not only bypass the liquid spilling problem but save time in the dehydrator.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I can see this being a great option for those not concerned about keep their milk raw, which mine is not since it is often difficult to get access to raw milk here