Rehydrate ANYTHING with These 6 Methods (Reconstituting Freeze-Dried Foods)

[@gregjean130]

Finally someone is talking about the rehydrating process. Thank you so much. This part is what was stopping me.

[@melissaharper6124]

I hope you do more rehydrating videos...that's a fuzzy yet IMPORTANT step in the whole process!

[@juliabrown5948]

Yes so true! It's the part of freeze drying that is the hardest for me for sure

[@sandys.1891]

I love my freeze drier. The problem is I've been freeze drying for long term storage since the day it arrived. We really haven't tried to rehydrate anything because I feel we're on a deadline and I'm a freeze drying maniac. So this video is a blessing. My husband even sat down and watched because he also has so many questions. Thank you for doing the leg work and I look forward to buying your book. Now to find the list and start watching the videos I've missed. This was a great idea for February.

[@rrbb36]

I love my freeze *dryer (noun) too… it gets foods much *drier (comparative adjective) than a dehydrator👍

[@valerieclark3306]

I am excited for your book to come out!

[@bluegrassgal]

Awesome your hubby interested too!.

[@ann-or6ev]

I've always wondered which spelling to use 😂 many thanks ​@@rrbb36(NB not being sarcastic, I am genuinely grateful ❤)

[@chase7139]

Why do you feel like your on a deadline? Because of how long it takes to put how many years storage you want up?

[@OrganicMommaGA]

Thank you for not only trying all these ways with different foods, but sharing your process with us! Knowing how to preserve foods is only useful if you also know how to USE what you've preserved. What a great video!

[@LauraMiller-xh3xt]

Someday I'll own a freeze dryer. Until then I'll just keep watching videos and dreaming of that day.

[@sandys.1891]

They have a monthly drawing that someone wins a freeze drier every month. You can't win if you don't play.

[@debbiekiehl9166]

Carolyn!! You are such a gifted teacher!! I can't hardly wait for your freeze drying cookbook to be available! Thank you for your contribution to Freeze Dried February 2024! You're a true blessing!

[@nanakat2005]

This video on how to BEST rehydrate the freeze dried products was much needed and appreciated by us. We've been saving up for a freeze dryer and will need this info for how to use/cook with the products after they've been freeze dried.

[@Thisisit120]

I agree please do more Freezedryer videos.😊

[@teresapotter2714]

Thank you so much for this video. Freeze drying is the easy part. Rehydration or reconstitution have been difficult for me. Thanks for the information.

[@DTJones-d4o]

I love freeze drying eggs...and now I'm seasoning and adding ingredients for omelets before freezing. Works great!

[@arleneheg]

I have been freeze drying everything I can for almost two years now but we have only eaten things dry, not rehydrated because I've been nervous about how to do it. We decided it was time to try so this video is perfect timing! Thank you.

[@karabritch7834]

Thank you for doing this video! So helpful to see the difference between each method and which is better with each kind of foods.

[@terrieyandall9401]

I think rehydrating/using your freeze dried items isn't shared enough. Thanks for joining and choosing this topic.

[@pearcefamilyco]

I can’t wait for your book. This month will be such a learning experience watching all the videos and being put in the drawing is icing on the cake!

[@jessiebird2264]

I've wanted a freeze dryer since I found out about them about a year ago. But I had no idea so many things could be freeze dried! I had in mind fruits & vegetables, but when I learned about soup, broth, meat,etc, mind blown! And, I'm going to learn even more from all the videos in this collaboration. Thank you so much!

[@jenmag0313]

Thank you for sharing the other half of freeze drying, how to rehydrate the foods. I appreciate all the tips and information as to why certain methods aren't practical or just don't work for certain foods. Be patient and take your time. Thank you for participating in the Freeze Dried February 2024 collaboration and as always, I love watching and learning from your videos!!

[@bridgettpletcher5204]

Love your willingness to share all of your knowledge with others! Your family is truly a blessing to so many!

[@brendasimon2208]

I love my freeze dryer too! Thanks for these awesome videos!

[@KathrynVinson-x1i]

Have watched you all for years. Love the information always provided. God Bless!

[@davidoyler5490]

So glad to see something on rehydrating. Thanks for the information and suggestions for success. I hope you do more of this.

[@debbieeast7866]

I just love you and your beautiful family. I love how you and your husband are able to make and do Everything for your family. You are very through when you show what your doing. 😅

[@SheerStitchery]

Thinking of getting a freeze drier and this is so helpful to understand how to reconstitute them.

[@skybluewalker1556]

I’ve seen these freeze-drying videos for a while but have been uncertain about it. So glad I got to see the rehydration steps it takes. Thank you for doing these videos. So very helpful!

[@debbiepurzycki6865]

Love your videos. I would love to be able to get a freeze dryer. Have a great day!

[@barbaras2899]

Thank you Carolyn for participating in the freeze drying collaboration. You gave us some very valuable tips. I’m always learning something new.

[@BethFrank-xt8my]

Mind blown!!!! I would never think you could freeze dry lasagna or cake. What an amazing machine. Having one of these would be a game changer.

[@annsmith8343]

We are researching all about freeze drying and considering buying one. It’s certainly not something to make an uninformed decision on. So much to learn. We are getting older and need an easier method to preserve our harvests. The health benefits are also impressive. Thank you for taking the time to do this video on freeze drying!

[@theCrystalMHunter]

I know from experience that this is so much better for elderly. I help my Nana (80) she much rather prefers to freeze dry the harvest now than to freeze or can.

[@lyndaash6766]

Same here!

[@GrammyJane]

I love that the example was cake. I have done pumpkin roll and it did great. It seems a lot of recommendations are not realistic. This helped.

[@renaesutton3145]

Thank you so much for the info! I have had my freeze dryer for almost two months and have been dabbling but not yet dove into using it. My big drawback was the how to use food once dehydrated lol. This video helped a bunch! Love all your other content as well and look forward to your upcoming book!

[@marcz572]

Excellent guidelines, thanks.

[@kathythompson655]

Thank you so much you this. Your explanation on the different methods of rehydrating was very informative. I can't wait for your book to come out.

[@SquirrelRun]

Caroline, this is so informational and educational. Especially since there really isn't reliable information out there on rehydration. Thank you so much! I'm so stoked for your book!! Looking forward to it!

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@willsmama1907]

We've had our our freeze dryer for two years now. It's paid for itself with being able to preserve sale foods, left overs, and all our garden produce.

[@MinastaurielLithoniel2713]

My mom and I want to get a freeze dryer! Can't wait until we can use the amazing tips and tricks you give us!

[@aaronchapin9331]

I think you missed the instant pot/pressure cooker method to rehydrate. Imo, it's the best way for thick foods like lasagna or cake. The pressure helps force the water into the inside of the food.

[@aaronchapin9331]

@HomesteadingFamiIy. I wish I had more details for you. I've seen it done (and tasted the results), but I don't have specifics yet. Just received my freeze dryer, so I'm looking forward to some experimentation. Will let you know what I find...

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

I need more info! Do you use the Instant Pot steam feature or the pressure cook feature?

[@aaronchapin9331]

@@PlowAndPantryHomestead Yes, you can rehydrate dense freeze-dried foods using an Instant Pot pressure cooker. The pressure and heat from the Instant Pot can accelerate the rehydration process, especially for dense or thick foods like meats or stews. Here’s how you can do it: 1. **Add the Freeze-Dried Food**: Place the freeze-dried food into the Instant Pot. 2. **Add Water or Broth**: Add enough water, broth, or other liquid to fully cover the food, as it will absorb moisture. You can adjust the liquid amount depending on the food density and your preference for consistency. 3. **Pressure Cook**: Set the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook mode. Depending on the type of food, you might want to cook it for 5-15 minutes at high pressure. For very dense foods, you can go longer. 4. **Natural Release**: Let the pressure release naturally to avoid overcooking the food and allow for even rehydration. The time will vary depending on the type and size of the food you're rehydrating, but this method should work well for dense foods.

[@aaronchapin9331]

@@PlowAndPantryHomestead Lasagna works well. I wouldn't recommend doing cake in the instant pot.

[@utahnaharris5664]

Thank you so much for making this video…needed it🥰

[@irenez7439]

This is the video I was waiting for.

[@sandyharber5706]

Great information! I love your videos.

[@birdwalker7379]

Very informative video! Steaming intuitively seems like a good way to rehydrate because the hot steam would slowly infuse into the food. Who would have thought the end product would be so disappointing? Wow! Thank you for doing all the experimenting for us. Great information as always. ❤

[@heatherautry7217]

Thank you for this tutorial! We’ve rehydrated some of our FD’s food, but nothing structured like lasagna or cake. This gives me the information I need to fully utilize our stored FD’d foods.

[@bruceweissman8772]

One More - Put the item in a jar with broth or water and vacuum seal it for a few minutes. It draws in the broth, perhaps into things like meats or fish

[@dawnalowe2687]

I am tucking away all of this knowledge for when I get a freeze-dryer. The hot vs. cold water with cooked or raw food is great information and I would have thought the steaming method would work. Thank you, Carolyn, you are such a great teacher!

[@andrewmcnamee7612]

Have wanted to freeze dry for a long time. Your videos provide so much useful information from start to finish. Thank you.

[@catiepower3550]

Congratulations on your book!

[@colleenjerns9239]

You’ve given really good advice with the raw food vs cooked food method for rehydration. I am amazed at all the things you freeze dry. You are so adventurous.

[@jackiedotson5804]

Thank you! Very helpful information.

[@janiceschriber4762]

This has been very helpful, as I am considering adding a freeze dryer to my arsenal of kitchen "toys". ❤

[@mikegaumer2916]

My wife is loving the idea of a freeze dryer. We dehydrate a lot of things from our garden AND our yard(weeds)...mostly lambs quarters. We vacuum seal them with brake bleeder hand pump. thanks for your info.

[@debraczahor6279]

Thank you for this very informative video! I had a problem rehydrating asparagus. The cold-water method worked.

[@rosehemlow1339]

I had the same results with #4 5, and 6. Thank you for demonstrating #’s 1-3. I use 1 and 2 all the time but the way you show them helped me see how to get better results.

[@ggdavis181]

Thank you Carolyn for this newest video on freeze drying. I have tossed many FD items because I didn't rehydrate the foods properly. I appreciate your showing us the right way. I'm excited to rehydrate some of the foods I have left. I'm looking forward to seeing your new cookbook as well!

[@kated6442]

Thank you for stepping us through these methods Carolyn. It’s so good to get a real tried-and-tested honest review. I don’t have a freeze-dryer YET but I’ll be the first on the pre-order list for your book as I totally trust your judgement.

[@karenrogers39]

I love the Homesteading Family videos! I have learned so much from you!

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Glad you like them!

[@lindacariri2967]

I am getting one after 15 years or so of wanting a freeze dryer! I love your videos, thank you!

[@spayne9496]

I love my dogs and have had multiple problems with dogfood So I’ve ordered my freeze dryer to try to come up with a healthy alternative to keep it shelf stable. I’m so excited to start the process and the videos are a life saver. Thank you guys and God Bless you all!

[@gone4days956]

I’m in for the Grand Prize! Good luck everyone!

[@mossimusprime3315]

Great video! I've been freeze drying organ meats and making my own powdered organ supplements in pill form.

[@conniegraves1773]

I am just getting my freeze dryer. Can’t wait

[@jeffhamil1]

That's great information. This is the 1st video I have seen on rehydration.

[@angiemyers3916]

I love my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Thank you for giving us good tips for rehydrating.

[@diannemiller4754]

Thanks for sharing. I am still looking into buying a freeze dryer this year. Im researching it as much as possible 😊

[@sherrysirna1243]

Awesome info!! Love how simple you broke it down to.

[@saundrawaugh1979]

So excited to see you are putting out the freeze drying book!! I have your gluten free baking book and LOVE it!!!! Thank you for all your information/videos you do!!!

[@wethreebees]

I hope this enters me in to the contest! I love the freeze dried food option! I am wary of canning so I am excited to learn about other ways to preserve food. Thanks for this rehydrating video! 😀

[@amandaowens9022]

Thank you for your patient, thorough teaching! You truly speak the truth in love. I hope to be a freeze drying expert too someday 😊

[@kylesylvia8831]

I cant wait to start freeze drying some day. Thanks for yet another useful video.

[@tammywilliams5424]

Thank you for going into great detail on how to rehydrate foods that are freeze dried.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Greenbeasts338]

This is great to cover rehydration. Love you tried so many.

[@tracibreit3195]

I always love your videos, but am super excited for this one. As a new home freeze drier, I was going to have to try all these methods myself, and now I have some good advice from a trusted source.

[@nancyrogers1372]

Absolutely love you and your channel. Glad you’re doing this with freeze drying. Rehydrating my food is the hardest part of freezing for me.

[@AH-kb9pe]

Very helpful.thanks for all the tips. Been freeze drying for a few years now

[@angeclem9459]

Great information. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it!!

[@lisapumphrey2343]

Freeze drying is super interesting. I am learning so much! These are great tips!

[@gregtaylor3535]

im just getting into food dehydrating and vacuum sealing i love these types of lifestyles

[@patbrown7124]

I so interested in freeze drying & learning more about the rehydration process. Thank you for videos like this one.

[@laurarussell8269]

I'm so happy to have found this video!!!

[@TiffanyEller-zq1hn]

This video was so helpful on what to do to rehydrate the food which has been what has been holding me back from diving in. Thanks so much for the video and can't wait for your book to be released!

[@ryaexster]

Thank you so much for bringing all of the wonderfully informative content to us all. I’ve learned so much watching your videos.

[@joannclick3318]

I’m glad you show how to rehydrate the food.

[@alliehumphreythreepines]

I really thought steaming would work! Glad I found your page! I’ve binged a few of your videos. I will now be growing medicinal herbs and making my own allergy relief as well as freeze drying everything 🎉

[@loisbowen2397]

That was a nice demonstration on reconstituting food. I'm so glad that you did that last method on the cake because I imagined it being a soggy mess and it wasn't.

[@anitamjelland3744]

Love your sharing of methods and honest reviews of them. Thank you!

[@independentthinker9113]

Wow. Thank you for this video about rehydrating freeze-dried foods. It is both helpful and interesting.

[@DebbieHanger]

This is great information, never thought of these rehydration methods. Thank you for your help I truly like how you teach in your classes and I love your book thank you

[@lorisavage491]

Thanks for all the good information on rehydrating freeze dried food. So much good information!

[@tomborstmayer1082]

Thank you for shedding light on this part of the freeze drying method, can’t wait for your book to be available, sounds like it could be a great reference.

[@lindathomson1218]

You always have such good information in your videos.

[@katedmond2996]

I so want a freeze drier, and am saving diligently to be able to get one. Thanks so much for this information as my research for deciding if I wanted a freeze drier lacked information for this topic and slowed my decision drastically as I wasn't sure I would be able to rehydrate things that were freeze dried. Your channel is awesome and keeps me going in my quest to be food self sufficient. Thanks so much.

[@JenB.188]

I have wondered about rehydration. Thank you for showing a bunch of different options.

[@VJSuchy]

thank you for sharing your knowledge, and a whole month of videos, can't wait !

[@jeanwilkinson3080]

This was so informative. Learned a ton. Enjoy your channel.

[@deemeyer6701]

I am getting closer to ordering a freeze dryer. Thank you for all the tips.

[@kaitlin6985]

Thank you for sharing. A freeze dryer is definitely on the list of things, but love watching all your videos about it in the meantime.

[@LexieBellaRose]

After watching your videos I want to start freeze drying. Love your videos

[@tiffanymiller7883]

I love all the information you give in all of your videos! Thank you ❤️

[@olgawing6578]

I can’t wait to own one! So happy I found your channel! Thanks for sharing all the tips and tricks ❤

[@ravenouspi]

Thanks Carolyn! I have learned so much about food preservation watching your channel. My Favorite was the Freeze dried chicken pot pie in a jar! Loved it!

[@tombird306]

Fantastic tips. New to Freeze Drying and love it. Reconstruction has been my nemesis for some foods!

[@jeffbowman9705]

Love your channel. I've been watching since I started canning food in the late 2020. Just got my freeze dryer 3 months ago. I'm looking forward to more freeze-dried videos.

[@robertjohnston8207]

Thanks for sharing. Always learn from your videos. You are a great teacher.