We Will NEVER Freeze Our EXTRA EGGS Again!

Today we are trying something new with our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Freeze dried eggs, pepper and onions. We're making omelettes!
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[@fallenangelwi25]

Y'all could seriously do a freeze dryer recipe series. I truly believe that would be beneficial and a lot of people would enjoy it

[@mimiohnine]

Can you afford a freeze dryer? I don’t believe they are cheap.

[@mimiohnine]

They are $2100-3500. 😐

[@fallenangelwi25]

@@mimiohnine no actually I can't even afford food since our home burned down but doesn't mean I can't enjoy a freeze dryer recipe series. I plan on making our life better 🙂❤️

[@mimiohnine]

@@fallenangelwi25 I’m really sorry to hear that. We had a house fire once and it was horrible. I wish you all the best and am praying for you and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fallenangelwi25]

@@mimiohnine thank you. I'm so sorry to read about your fire, I wouldn't wish that on my enemy!!! We lost everything for our family of 6. My better half is an injured vet so I stay home to care for him full time. I have faith things will be better. Prayers for your family as well 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@marilyngodfrey868]

Our neighbors have a freeze dryer. I have chickens so I give them eggs. This summer I had so many eggs...so many! I asked about freeze drying some. They agreed now I have jars of eggs and so does she.

[@Floreypottery]

What I’d freeze dry for people and barter for some of the stuff I’m doing for them

[@chrisshirley4877]

@@Floreypottery great idea. It's almost like a time-share for the freeze drier.

[@Chickenmom777]

@@chrisshirley4877 that’s a great idea!

[@doernotsayer]

@@Floreypottery The medium sized Freeze Dryer can be used on a 110 volt outlet. Super convenient even on solar powered system!

[@Jetjuice6973]

Ordered mine today as a PawPaw who has 5 grandkids that will start receiving regular shipments of freeze dried snacks. Don’t plan on being here in 25 years but it’s nice to think that after God calls me home, there will be snacks available for kids, grandkids and great grandkids to enjoy from PawPaw.

[@megalartgross4923]

I’m 75. You two are very easy to listen and learn from. I am proud of your homestead videos. You young folks give me hope for the future. Thank you for your failures and successes. Peace.

[@mindybarks1161]

My husband is going to love that I need a freez dryer now 😅

[@Anonymous-km5pj]

i think i may need a freeze dryer..... God bless

[@dianahawkins9340]

Yeah, MINE, too !!! 🤗

[@Tomes23]

We need one too but they are pricey.

[@lorilynn6563]

@@Tomes23 I just looked up the price! Without any upgrades, the yearly cost over the the three year warranty is $1,000 per year. I guess if you think your family might starve if you don't have freeze dried goods, may be a good investment. Otherwise, some very pricey foods you're gonna have available!

[@charlotteperry8391]

I sure need one

[@soulstice18]

A tip for if you store your foods in jars. You can actually vacuum seal your jars using the freeze dryer. Take the shelves out of the freeze dryer (carefully disconnect the wire) and place the jars in the empty chamber. (you can place one of the trays at the bottom to keep your jars from tipping) Tap the leaf inside the circle on the screen and it'll take you to a test screen. Close the door and turn on the vacuum alone. In 1 to 2 minutes your jar will be vacuumed sealed.

[@pdan62]

Yup

[@pdan62]

Retired at 40 showed me that

[@marcialittle7893]

I use my food saver with the jar lid thingy, works great

[@hunszaszist]

That's actually a great tip for people who could just barely afford a freeze drier and a food saver on top is just over budget. Like, yeah a freezedrier is over 2000 bucks, but an extra 200 bucks on top of that for something you can do just as easily without is just money wasted unless you need a HUGE throughput (but then you won't be buying just one freezedrier anyways)

[@Loasdrums2]

For camping, put the egg mix in zip top bags. Add your water at the same time you would for this process and then get a pot of water going. Boil the omelet bags for quick serve and quick clean up. The hot water used can be used for cleaning and prior to cooking the bags you can use the hot water in coffee, hot cocoa... you get the idea.

[@joanzietlow667]

I understand about convenience but the last thing that I would ever do is cook anything in plastic because the plastic releases Zeno toxins which are extremely a huge problem for anybody who has autoimmune issues going on or wants to avoid having auto immune you want to eliminate all the ways that plastic can come into your body including drinking out of these plastic water bottles that people by everywhere.

[@nicolehaley7723]

I hope you guys make a cookbook all about freeze drying ingredients and also how to use them to make meals! That would be such a valuable tool for new freeze dryer owners

[@joycegoodman7631]

enjoyed watching this video! More importantly, the fact that Kevin was right there helping his wife! Storing your food together. A wonderful thing!

[@leeannbird5529]

My husband always did too until his stroke he did a lot of the gardening planting picking and helped get ready for canning and freezing.

[@MzClementine]

@@leeannbird5529 this will be my second comment I hope my first one posted. This doctor found a compound that really helps stroke victims. They have inflammation in the brain. He injects it within their spine and puts them upside down. This woman came alive. She couldn't talk. She couldn't read. It was amazing she couldn't walk. I cried... The title is called : Reverse Stroke | 60 Minutes KZbin doesn't allow links a lot of the times. So I'm just going to put the title up. Big pharma holds so much back from us. 2015 we lost a doctor. He found an enzyme being produced in individuals that had autism autoimmune cancer many other issues. Nagalase. He was having a Canadian couple who were pharmacists this married couple was tired of seeing people suffer having to pay for medicines instead of food. So they made their own pharmaceutical company. He and they were found red handkerchief. Proclaimed sadness took them out if you can catch my drift without saying the s word. The couple was found together. And it's an absolute lie married couple truly saving the world same with this doctor. Dr mikovich speaks up about him. The government put a gag order on her back in the early 2000s arrested her because she wouldn't change her report made up some bogus charge like she was stealing her own work. It's ridiculous. Watch how that elderly woman comes alive. She could barely walk talk it's unbelievable. I'm going to try one more comment cuz the algorithms don't like me.

[@sheryldougherty282]

Amazing. I just started dehydrating this year. And making foods from scratch. When I was told I have uncurable cancer that is just particles floating around. Plus stage 3 kidney disease I started eliminating all processed foods and cooking from scratch. Some days easier than others to cook like that. Your channel has been a help and encouragement to me. Thank you so much, Gods blessing on your family.

[@l.skipallen9080]

I am glad to know that you are taking control of your temporary dis-ease issues via food as medicine [that do not have harmful side effects]. Blessings to you in the journey to wellness.

[@onedazinn998]

Praying for you Sheryl - May God bless your efforts to bring healing, strength, peace & hope for yourself and your family in Jesus mighty name. Prep ahead of time in pre-cut & measured portions so you can easily do your meals. Even if you don't do the freeze dried you can freeze your whole foods in chopped easy sized portions. Pray before you get up each day and ask God to give you the strength for this day...He will see you through this.

[@rhondajohnson119]

I'm sending PRAYERS your way. Father Almighty bless you with complete healing. Amen

[@myacrylicjourney624]

Juicing would be great help as well.

[@__WJK__]

@@myacrylicjourney624 - Juicing without eating the pulp, is actually risky unless one knows how to juice effectively (eg) juicing without also consuming the pulp and/or drinking too many high sugar fruit juices... is actually a recipe for disaster. Also, no amount of cooking from scratch, juicing or freeze-drying will compensate/fix foods that are full of pesticides, herbicides or fix foods that have been genetically modified :'(

[@randomsaltyperson1148]

You guys always explain things so clearly and well. Thank you for that!

[@mikemansfield8734]

Kevin, skip the jars for your hunting/camping stash: I put mine directly into baggies to which I add the water when ready to use and then ‘dunk’ them into hot water for 5 minutes. Additionally, before I head out I can add some fresh cheese if I want. Cut bag open, or eat out of the bag itself. Three benefits; no waste from what remains in the jar, no clean up, and no breakage. Easy peasy ziploc omelets.

[@FigaroHey]

Hint for scooping stuff off the trays & into jars or the blender: put a big piece of freezer or baking paper down on your surface. Scrape or scoop the food onto the paper. Use the paper to funnel the food onto jars or the blender. No waste & easy.

[@analarson2920]

Great idea

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

Wonderful idea! Will have to try this

[@jleedw]

I kept telling them to do this while watching the video! Lol

[@catstreat9434]

The thin flexible plastic cutting sheets (like super thin cutting boards) work well for this too. They don't collapse the way paper can.

[@partygoer0078]

Thank you for this good tip......

[@thegoodnuz9947]

Why hasn’t our world done this to save food for everyone since nothing world spoil. Can you imagine we could be able to feed everyone.

[@rlm9093]

That's a really great idea. Maybe you could explore how to begin doing this!

[@EvilSanta482]

The problem isn't lack of food as we currently produce enough food worldwide to feed several billion more people then we currently have. It's the ability to pay for said food once it's produced. Producing food is a lot of work and costs money. I think it would be more productive to encourage people to learn how to garden and actually have one to help produce their own food. As well as encouraging people to learn about things like canning among other preservation techniques to have their own emergency store of food for disasters. Lastly freeze dryers aren't cheap and can easily set you back several thousand dollars for a home setup. Doing that on a wide scale would cost quite a bit of money as well given the scale that it would require.

[@corryjookit7818]

"Our world " doesn't have wired up electricity in every country, water is also scarce in many places. Africa has so many countries that's a case in point.

[@corryjookit7818]

We can afford this right now. We choose not to, and look away.

[@EvilSanta482]

​@@corryjookit7818 Who pays for it to be installed? Who pays for it to be maintained? Is power generation or water development even feasible in the given regions to even do so given their geography? Furthermore it is not the responsibility of "our world" it is the responsibility of the individual countries therein to get their own house in order. Just the same as you wouldn't pay the mortgage of your neighbor if they find themselves underwater now would you? You cannot help anyone who first doesn't want to help themselves. The countries that would ultimately fit the bill have no obligation to fix problem that aren't theirs especially when that money could be used to fix problems in their own nations. The world isn't turning a blind eye like some malevolent BBEG as you seem to imply. There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

[@countingdown5004]

This was the best video. It showed everything about the food prep, freezing, then the reconstitution with water and finally the cooking! The total picture! I already have the medium sized freezer and this video really helped me with my procedures.

[@heartstonecampground1081]

Sarah - try this with your eggs: just before you take them out of the cast iron pan, turn off the heat, put a dash of water in the pan and cover it with a lid or a plate for about 10 seconds..STEAM! And OMG the fluffiness!!!! =)

[@ruthannegalera6594]

I always add milk as well.

[@mommyharris1111]

Thanks folks!! Love seeing married couples doing things together!!! ❤️🪴

[@carolhewett3756]

My parents were a marvelous team just like this couple. Unfortunately my ex-husband didn't seem to comprehend teamwork but then again neither did his parents. Role models are important.

[@brianlawliss1080]

Yes, Happy and in love!

[@kimberlyhoward8195]

Once rehydrated in the jar, you can place jar in some boiling water and cook in the jar to save from having yo carry more gear on trips as well

[@chefsas80]

She's so funny -- she sho'd his hand away when he tried to tamp down the veggies instead of using a spatula. LOL

[@JoshDragRace0688]

Smart woman, you don't want bacteria from all over your hand in food your trying to freeze dry and store long term.

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Your videos are jam( pun intended 😉) packed with great information and very interesting! Besides the gardening videos, learning about freeze drying is so awesome! I have subscribed! May God bless you and your family!

[@mommabscrochetkitchen2439]

When you make a pot of soup or stew, freeze dry in "camping portions" and when out camping or hunting you only have to add boiling water.

[@southernwanderer7912]

You can do the same thing simply by drying it. Freeze drying not required.

[@southernwanderer7912]

@The Pervy Prepper That's very true. But it would be prudent for me to buy freeze dried food online than buy a machine to do it for me. They're very expensive. I could but a certain amount and then buy more over an extended time frame rather than all at once.

[@jessicashive3836]

@The Pervy Prepper as is mine

[@chrisshirley4877]

@The Pervy Prepper perfect example. I have a dehydrator, and I would ditch it in a heartbeat if I could afford a freeze drier. Dried fruits for snacking are leaps and bounds better in a freeze drier.

[@canowoopazz1728]

For hunting you could just make the scrambled eggs, freeze dry it, put it in the jar. Then all you need to do while out in the bush is heat up water and eat right from the jar. Easier cleanup and less stuff to pack in the woods.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

I found that when you add the boiling water it cooks the eggs just like scrambled.

[@marthagriffee8939]

That is Awesome. Would love to see a video on freeze dried milk. I watch all your videos. Bless you both.

[@sherrygadberryturner9527]

Harvest Right’s website has lots of videos plus if you google freeze drying food at home, you can find tons of fascinating, helpful videos. Even how to vacuum seal your freeze dried food in canning jars for long term storage!

[@sherrygadberryturner9527]

Freeze liquids in ice cube trays first.

[@bonniebell1104]

Just like MRE's

[@ruthmcbride1778]

Have you tried turning your homemade broth into freeze dried bouillon? Really weird styrofoam like paper when done but works great. Tastes delicious. Freeze dries everything is wonderful for hikes camping, road trips or when you have to evacuate. Great for meals when the power goes out too. You can also cook a meal then freeze dry it. Then you just add hot water and eat. Great for lunches at work. So fun. 😋

[@Nurse_Lucy]

I would love to see more videos with more ideas of freeze-dried food quick meals. I also really like that you guys are able to reduce the plastic waste by using the vacuum sealer on the jars

[@michael7423]

I think one of Kevin’s home made English muffins would make this meal fantastic!

[@carriebishop8838]

I found a pan I could make them in. The perfect size to heat them in their own individual cradles and all I kept saying the pan was perfect for his English muffin recipe. I got a few funny looks.

[@joanneburns325]

On second thought, maybe two???

[@frederikweidele]

You can make milk powder before Hope get dry that you have milk the whole year. Hi from Germany.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Yes I think mentioned that in the first video. So many things could be freeze dried. Amazing if I had a homestead I would be think about this for sure.

[@royaleclay6456]

Even after Henry and Hudson are weaned she'll continue to produce milk. She's a dairy cow- Jersey Great suggestion on making powered milk.

[@cindykq8086]

I thought you weren't supposed to freeze dry food with high fat content?

[@rebeccascheuermann1487]

We would love to see more freezer dryer videos of all the items that can be freeze dried. Thanks

[@ImazABoss]

Mind blown. I thought dehydrating was like a miracle but this just stepped up my goals !!!

[@millermeadowhomestead6267]

I love it when Sarah used her arm to stop kevin from using his hand on the onions

[@akcalo]

Lol noticed that too

[@Honey-_bee]

😂 too funny!!

[@peterconway6584]

I saw it, too. "I'll take care of this!"

[@birdette841]

I saw that also!!

[@lisalancework7999]

So funny I started watching and was first thing I saw lol

[@julicaru4812]

Wow , lol that’s amazing! See Kevin’s eyes sparkle when he is thinking about all the snacking he is going to do ! All the best , Jules

[@stillquestioning...6458]

Yes we eat the dried peaches like they are candy and realize we are only eating a couple slices from a peach..so it seems that the dried foods will last longer because you dont really sit and eat all the slizes at one time from one peach.

[@kellycunningham5144]

I have been wanting to buy a freeze drier for a while but want to learn what can be done and how to use it before I get it. This video was awesome and I love how the husband and wife work together ♥️

[@Shyshytown78]

I’ve never seen how the freeze dry process works! This is awesome! Hopefully I’ll be able to afford one this year!

[@catherinebecker8560]

Awesome. Show us more. I was totally surprised when the eggs turned out slimy like regular eggs. Gross but awesome at the same time. Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

This was awesome! I honestly thought a freeze dryer was more of a novelty item, but this showed me how valuable it can be!

[@barbrose8272]

Spring brings LOTS of eggs so I've been freeze drying all of my extra eggs to use through the winter when my hens stop laying. I won't have to sub store bought eggs anymore to get through the winter. I would absolutely LOVE to see more freeze drying videos!

[@cindyd2236]

how do the freeze dried /rehydrated eggs work in cakes and things like that? do they still work as well?

[@barbrose8272]

@@cindyd2236 they are just like fresh eggs. 2 tablespoons egg powder to 2 tablespoons water = 1 egg. You can use them for scrambled eggs as well.

[@DeliaLRuiz]

Thank you sharing the whole process from start to finish, blessings to you for sharing your journey with us. Blessings to all.

[@debralarosa353]

Boy oh boy, I've had my eye on this machine for at least the llast 4 yrs and just haven't the plunge. Once you mentioned the availibiliy for a layaway plan...it's definitely going to be purchased. It's fantastic to know the unlimited foods/meals that can be had. Thank you both for sharing this !

[@patriciamorlan6487]

We put our eggs in the jars also but make sure you check on them once in awhile. We have found, over time, if there isn't an oxygen absorber in the jar, the lids sometimes unseal. Sometimes they pop off and you see it sometimes they just sit on the jar. We have over 100 doz stored this way.

[@deniseriley1949]

So do you follow the canning rule of not stacking and taking the ring off? Also, how is the egg flavor affected

[@TheKentuckylady717]

why not just put a ring on the jar, that way the lid can't pop off !!! I never did like removing the ring until I was ready to eat what was in the jar....

[@TheKentuckylady717]

@@deniseriley1949 I wondered if the egg glavor was affected also .....

[@virginiawoolf2343]

I've had this same problem vacuum sealing parmesan cheese.

[@someguy8498]

@@deniseriley1949 100 dozen? 🤷‍♂️

[@GoblinQueen2008]

Wow, the shelf life of freeze dried ingredients is mind blowing. Learned something new today. Thank you!

[@wilmer4258]

What a great appliance!!! Been cannining for 50 years and never dreamt of being able to freeze dry. Thank you for sharing!

[@bonnied3550]

Yes, loved your from start to finish demonstration. That was fantastic 😃👍🏼 Thank you

[@karenbooth2062]

This is absolutely fascinating, I had no idea that a freeze dryer was available for domestic use

[@muddyfeetaussies]

Yeh they been for a while and although come down in price .. it a big investment tho.. They did explain that and the reason why they made the investment. Got to give them a thanks for addressing freezer space and energy use elephant in the room for more diverse ways to more sustainable living..

[@CarolReidCA]

I found a great one for abo uh t $3500. They're a little big too, but they are amazing!

[@susanrowland4303]

If your chickens stop laying in the winter just put a light in your coop on a timer and also chickens need extra protein in the winter. You can take out a can of tuna or even a can cat food out to them and they will go crazy bc they love these and the eggs will start popping out again!!

[@Flyingbananal]

Harvest right is a great freeze dryer

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

@@susanrowland4303 Should the hens not get a rest from laying? Just wondering if nature intended downtime.

[@ayanaojeda3992]

My hens have been laying like crazy and I was able to freeze dry 98 eggs in mine! So excited to pack them away

[@herringtonfarms5927]

Stumbling across your channel was the best thing I have done this week. Being a chef, I have used liquid nitrogen when cooking and made powder etc but this method takes the 'fad' of that type culinary style and turns it practical. Thank you, Mark

[@johnhuardsr.7584]

My grandmother taught us to add maybe a teaspoon of uncooked rice to your salt shaker to keep the salt from clumping together.

[@ashke1348]

now i know why i always find rice grains in her salt shaker hahaha

[@FloridaGirl-]

I’ve done that forever! 🤣 It works!

[@Elizabeth-rp1pi]

Love what a smart, strong woman Sarah is!

[@followyourheart7818]

Thanks so much for this. I really like the fact that you showed us start to finish including how to cook them.

[@pennyp4187]

You all do a really nice job showing how the freeze dryer works. My hope is to get one some day. Thank you both so much.

[@jettviper]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I feel like Aladdin singing A Whole New World because that's what you've shown me.

[@lisamr40]

I didn't know they had small size machines you could purchase for home use! That is really neat! I would love to see more! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful videos with us!!

[@mccombskennels]

If you have $3,500.00

[@willow3310]

@@mccombskennels Harvest Right has a layaway plan as well. Something I am seriously considering that option!

[@loritanner4478]

Yeah I checked out the small one and it was 2500.00.

[@melanierife1378]

@@sixpinkoneblue We have had one for 9 months now. They are not fussy. If you take the time to really read and understand the manual (can't just skim through) and follow the manufacturer's instructions they work just fine. Have done over 80 loads in mine with no problems at all. Most issues are user error.

[@brenna5202]

@@loritanner4478 they are on sale for $2395! (For the small)

[@deborahmiller-wolf4254]

That's nice, that you guys are blessing someone with a Harest Right Freeze dryer! Anyone would be excited to receive a Harvest Right Freeze dryer! Congratulations to who ever gets drawn!

[@LaGrenouille09]

Ive watched this video several times, and Kevin quickly cutting off a piece of omelet before Sarah could put siracha sauce on it never fails to make me laugh - as does his vehement "no" when she asked him if he wanted the sauce on his piece 😆

[@saltlifegull4091]

You two crack me up (get it), lol. Enthusiasm that is contagious. Way to go!

[@margaretbedwell58]

This would be a good way to send fresh eggs in Mylar bags to family members that live far away...maybe elderly parents. Then they would have fresh eggs or omelets without having to go to the store. Love this machine. Thanks for sharing. BTW Kevin, add freeze dried ham to some of those scrambled eggs and peppers in the jar and then you have a western sandwich for lunch. Have a Blessed day.

[@loriea1785]

Love that idea!

[@SouthWestIron]

Good idea!

[@derylsawatsky3919]

You guys have definitely showed one of the more detailed and informative videos I have seen. I can't wait to see more

[@DanaAshlie]

By the way the companies say the freeze dried food lasts DECADES...To be fair most people tend to add some kind of nut milk or cream to omelet eggs/scrambled eggs to make them a little more light fluffy...so they'd probably be in better if that were a part of the recipe. Super informative video, have seen this thing at my two favorite hardware home steading stores as of late... thank you!

[@showaltermicro]

eggs last 7 years

[@Hitmangordo]

Most freeze-dried has an definite shield life.

[@sunshinedaydreams420]

That would be easy to add freeze dried milk😉

[@NormBaker.]

If you read those bulk survival freeze dried food, They will only last 25 years if you keep them down near freezing.

[@byyourlovetheywillknow4286]

Dana Ashlie!!?? I miss your awesome videos!

[@Nan-NawfromFL]

I can't believe the beautiful colors of those peppers.

[@denisemaloneypiren3937]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@marthaadams8326]

they really do look beautiful when you line up your jars.

[@janweight4551]

@@marthaadams8326 They really are beautiful...until they get bleached out by light. I had stored mine on the shelf in my kitchen and in less than a month my eggs, taco meat, peppers, strawberries and greens all faded. So now my jars get boxed away out of the light and high temperatures or stored long term in mylar bags.

[@marthaadams8326]

@@janweight4551 so true, but the beauty comes out when you get to eat them.

[@shannonconrad2594]

Living in the humid south, I saw what you did with that salt shaker, and I know just the thing to prevent damp and clumping salt! Put about a teaspoon of uncooked rice in your shaker, it will absorb any moisture and keep your salt free-flowing. Never have to change out the rice, just add more salt! You're welcome! 😉

[@gailpetchenik3048]

I’m from south fla... high humidity. My mother always put rice in her salt. I had forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me👍

[@vickimoore7646]

Texas...my grandmother always added rice to her salt shaker.

[@kkaye76]

Yep!! Coastal living in Texas always mandated rice in the salt shaker.. 1/4 t. Is plenty.

[@marthacalkins8054]

Ah, yes. The south, where your bill payment envelopes come to you pre-sealed!

[@notmyfault6835]

I also put uncooked white rice in my salt shakers just as my mother did. I do change out the ingredients with fresh salt/rice... like remembering to change the batteries in my smoke detectors, I change it out at daylight savings to ensure fresh salt/rice all the time. Please don't get on me for being wasteful... it's only a small amount and it's just something I have always done. Blessings 🙏

[@crustydownunder]

G'day from Australia. Great video. One of the most interesting and informative vids I've seen in a long while. We're just beginning the self-sufficient lifestyle, and I'm finding your channel very helpful. God bless you both.

[@paulfreeman1665]

you guys are my favorite couple atm. really appreciate all your efforts. very inspirational.. would only dream of having you as neighbors.

[@golt4576]

Incredible how the egg consistency was after adding water.

[@wlcaplinger2535]

Let's see a lot more freeze drying, we are thinking if getting one.

[@elliesampson5893]

Well worth the investment. Especially with the rising cost of food. Depending how much you freeze dry,you get back your investment verses cost of regularly shopping.

[@DrtERotinBasstrd]

If they keep laying eggs you don't need one

[@seriousoverthinker8871]

@@DrtERotinBasstrd they will most likely age to a day when they cannot raise chickens anymore. They are thinking of their retirement

[@allenwilson9656]

@@DrtERotinBasstrd When a hen molts she slows down on laying eggs also so their supply gets short

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@DrtERotinBasstrd Also, chickens will lay a lot more in the spring, more than you can use. You can store them for much later, when you might not have eggs.

[@donaldmiller8629]

For transportation such as hunting or camping or a road trip, I would place the freeze dried ingredients into the double seal baggies. That way you won't have glass jars to break. And you can still add water to mix in the baggie.

[@makeyourfaith]

you guys are so cool, I love seeing what you come up with! You inspired me to try making mozzarella too, which I'm attempting this evening. Cheers, and a huge thank you for sharing your journey with me.

[@katytaylor5691]

Wow! My mind is BLOWN by the freeze dried eggs! I can totally see why y’all are so excited about it!! So dang cool! Thanks for sharing. Y’all never fall to motivate me!

[@lynsmith2698]

This was perfect timing. We have some new neighbours who moved in a few months ago and are living off grid. We have helped them out a few times and they offered to me the use of their Harvest Right freeze dryer. Then i watched the video of you guys buying yours. I can hardly wait to try it out. Thank you for the great tips especially about freezing the vegs etc first before drying. As i am all about conserving energy. Great video.

[@Kammitoes]

That freeze dryer is a real game changer. I give so much of my home grown veggies and herbs away because I don't have the freezer space to keep everything. Now that I've watched this, I'm going to fit a freeze dryer into my budget. Thank you! I enjoyed this so much, and you've done the hard yards. Hmmm, I wonder how it will work with fruit? I'll try that too when I get the FD.

[@jopeters21]

I freeze dry sliced apples and peaches and they're great dry without rehydrating.

[@susanking2160]

You guys are the reason I first wanted a FD, because you did your eggs. I LOVE this idea

[@ellenclayton5955]

Watch 4:10. LOL!!!!!!!! Sarah says "keep your hands out" in one motion!! LOL!!!!!!!!!

[@kkaye76]

Lol

[@lunarnodes728]

🤣 I noticed it too

[@crystalgalarsa3597]

But then she puts her hands all over the eggs after they are freeze dried????

[@crystalgalarsa3597]

But then she puts her hands all over the eggs after they are freeze dried????

[@ellenclayton5955]

@@crystalgalarsa3597 I have watched them long enough to know if she touched them that her hands are extra clean😀

[@jburr36]

I just finished freeze drying 4 dozen eggs this afternoon. I like to caramelize onions before freeze drying them. I also like freeze drying peaches since the store sells them for only part of the year.

[@stillquestioning...6458]

We just dried peaches from our freezer a couple days ago. We LOVE them!!

[@vickiebonano2092]

How long does it take to freeze dry the eggs? Just got my FD last week. So excited.

[@terribelle3]

I absolutely adore you both together! You two made my heart smile 😊❤❤❤❤

[@thetruthserum2816]

Wow, powdered eggs. Perfect LTS from that "first of spring" bumper egg harvest. My hens usually put out many more eggs in the early spring than any other time of year. If you like a year round layer, the Barnevelders lay through the winter.

[@rebeccahenkins1697]

I so wish I a) could afford one and B) had room for one - They are great but I did get myself a nice dehydrator this year! TFS

[@marthaadams8326]

Good start, take it one step at a time and mine is also in the house, do not have a basement or a place where the air is conditioned so that I could use it there.

[@prem264]

Same 👍

[@pamyoungblood590]

Thanks for sharing your video with me us 🇺🇸 All.

[@johnaneufeld5442]

You may want to invest in a McDonalds french fry style scoop to use when transferring the product from trays to jars or bags (less spillage)

[@jerrysmith372]

I bought mine on Amazon - works well.

[@lindadawson3785]

This sounds like an amazing opportunity. Thank you for your generosity!

[@darinmetzler2299]

You two are a lot of fun and thank you for sharing!

[@IamwhoIam333]

That's how Lipton Soups first came out. Even today one of the best seller'S is Lipton Vegetable Soup and French Onion.

[@__WJK__]

@Toni Olson - True, too bad Liptons ingredients aren't as natural/free of preservatives, etc... as they used to be :'(

[@sheilaolson5868]

Nothing beats Lipton Chicken Noodle 🍜 from a box. Mmmm 😋

[@sallyfarb6151]

@@__WJK__ but now you can make soup natural and free of preservatives!! :D

[@juliehiestand8180]

You could put in zip locks, then when ready add liquid and smash together. Then cook...or put baggie into boiling water. Girl scout trick.

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Are.n’t plastic bags poison when heated

[@Orjahlian]

@@marlenecardinahl9346 Plastic is only harmful when ingested. As long as you aren't melting it, it should be fine. Cooking sous vide is a thing.

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

River O. Not in my opinion

[@janetclark8754]

@@marlenecardinahl9346 there are reusable vacuum bags available that can also be used to cook in - ie. sous vide.

[@michelleboyle6497]

Marlene Cardinahl Different plastics outgas and leech chemicals into the food, don’t know which are safe to cook in. You have a point. I have heard of sous vide in canning jars, though

[@michelejaquiss3470]

I just loved this video!! So exciting to see the food go from fresh to frozen, then freeze dried and back to fresh to cook with!!

[@cindyingalls7682]

I have been wanting a freeze dryer for a few years, after seeing this video, I will be picking up my new freeze dryer this week.🥰😋❤

[@primedforbeauty]

You could sell freeze dried back pack meals at the farmers market.

[@marthaadams8326]

depends on the state and their laws.

[@gailwaddell2109]

Where do you store the jars? Does the temperature need to be about the same as canned jars?

[@marthaadams8326]

@@gailwaddell2109 I do not know about temp for f.d. food, but assume the same rules apply to it. I have read no extreme temperatures. I have mine in a closed closet, but the door does get opened, so that is all I have without extreme temps.

[@gailakraeszig2866]

That is an excellent idea! I'd be a customer for sure if I lived close to you!

[@sallymastreani7331]

@@gailwaddell2109 k

[@carrievaught9972]

I am so impressed with this! If I was younger I would have love doing this.

[@tinamclaughlin5701]

Thank You for giving complete step by step information about everything you do, from price to what & how to grow (🍓🍅🥬🌽🥦), raise all different (🐖🐂🐔), also how to make 🧀🥚🍳🍲 & even 🥫ing! We have been learning sooo much! Sorry about the emojis, I was in an emoji mood! Ha

[@CraigYOW]

Hey Sarah, I only just found your channel an hour ago. I have a rain check coupon for 4 dozen eggs and was looking into ways to preserve some of them. The 2 of you have given me some great ideas! Thank you both for making the world a better place though your knowledge transfer. Craig, in Ottawa.

[@lehs1234]

OMG!!! TO THIS DAY, THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER WATCHED!!! im not being sarcastic. you guys totally have me hooked on my next purchase. Thank you 😊

[@TheEldersHomestead]

Get one. We waited 2 years....hmmming and hawing.... finally gave in and so glad we did. Love it. Onions, peppers, quail eggs (114 eggs fit on 1 tray), bananas (taste way better than dehydrated), pineapple too.

[@virginiawisdom7170]

I just have to point out the nonstick cast-iron pan. They are well seasoned for sure.

[@marymarth7298]

Yea. Isn't it beautiful. I don't have luck with cast iron anything.

[@deejayg1632]

@@marymarth7298 Me either!

[@janicecarey6007]

@@deejayg1632 If you put oil on them and bake the oiled pan in oven, and it smokes, it is a way to season them.

[@dalepres1]

@@janicecarey6007 Not just until it smokes but until the smoke stops - but make sure to wipe the pan out first; the layer of oil should be very thin.

[@dalepres1]

@@marymarth7298 If you gave up, that's why you have no luck. The longer you use them, the better they get.

[@samhandley1]

This is so awesome. I’m not a homesteader but just to know this to have in case of an emergency this is just awesome information. Thank you for sharing

[@trisht3978]

Freeze dryer is next on my list! Great video and love seeing you do this together ❤

[@leannwhite620]

I saw that swat Kevin got from Sarah! Same thing in this house too. LOL The freeze dryer is spectacular. Yes please show us more about using it. Eggs in 25 to 30 years is mind boggling. YEHAW

[@Lulu4Him]

You guys got your lives so together. I can only dream of being so solid like you two. I admire you.

[@sharendonnelly7770]

Freeze drying is something of which I know little but wanted to learn. I use a dehydrator, a lot, have made dried tomato paste, apples, bell peppers, even chicken jerky for my dog, and love the convenience of the reduced space required to store and the fresh taste when reconstituted. So, paused at 11:22 to make an observation, when freeze dried, the product is the same size! I really expected it to decrease in volume, but it didn't.! Will continue watching now and continue my comments. Stopped at 16:26. The eggs were a real surprise, the way they turned to powder once blended was amazing. Cannot do that with a dehydrator, well, I think you can't, not with eggs. May look into that! LOL... Okay, great information, looking forward to the next segment and the omelets! That was very impressive, the reconstituted eggs were like, well, beaten eggs, and the omelet and scrambled eggs turned out great. Funny, on a number of occasions when going camping, I have put scrambled eggs, onions, peppers and seasoning in a zippy bag, stored in the cooler for a readymade breakfast. Having freeze dried ingredients removes the need to keep cold. So, my take, the dehydrator is a great tool if you have plenty of dry storage space or have weight or cold issues for activities, i.e. camping and hiking. Great video! Learned a lot. And if I may say, you two are very sweet together and I really enjoy your content.

[@cynthiahunter519]

So much cheaper than a freeze dryer. $3000. Is way to much money. To make dehydrated eggs. Method Crack eggs into a bowl. ... Whisk the eggs very well, until fully blended and a little foamy. Pour the eggs carefully into the fruit leather tray of the dehydrator, ensuring that the dehydrator is placed on a level surface. Dehydrate eggs for 8-10 hours at 140 degrees, until fully dried and flaky. You, can turn them into powdered eggs by placing them into a bleneder * the put them into a seal tight container.

[@cathylumsden8439]

Thanks for your video. I've canned for years but am just learning about freeze-drying. Great information.

[@hannayoung9657]

You could just freeze the white and yolks separately and then you could do meringue.

[@royaleclay6456]

Did you mean freeze dry them separately? Now that's an idea!

[@pattystordahl3754]

Great idea for bakers

[@christinedehn3257]

I was wondering about that.

[@alanef4127]

You can purchase meringue powder from Wilton.

[@hannayoung9657]

@@darkcloudrider359 Or custard or mayonnaise.

[@sugoiharris1348]

I’ve never seen a freeze dryer before and didn’t realize that it looks like a mini clothes dryer. It’s kind of cute

[@phyllismoynihan8183]

I can definitely see how useful that freeze dryer would be. Thanks for showing how it all works from start to finish.

[@marciaolson4878]

We couldn’t keep up with all of your items you use to get this done, you guys are very blessed. Great job. God bless.

[@carolyn74631]

You two are absolutely amazing! My favorite homesteaders, hands down! Thank you for working so hard to teach us as you are taking care of your family! God Bless you too! 🇺🇸🤟

[@jb76rb73]

Yes agreed. I so appreciate you both.

[@tonyallison6892]

I have loved every one of your videos I’ve been able to watch so far. Love the way you work so well together. Just getting started with what y’all have been doing. Keep those videos coming. I’ve learned so much in a short time. Thanks.

[@januarysdaughter6664]

I'd like to see more videos on freeze drying foods.

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

Epicenter Brian and Retired at 40 are good channels in FD

[@loiscalcote4939]

That was very impressive...I hope to do that as well in the future...Just starting out prepping, in the research phase. I am getting excited and motivated.

[@sandibaratta9734]

This is so awesome!!! I love that camping idea with freeze dried meats too. I cant wait to see what all you come up with.