Sneak a Peek: Dehydrated Pantry Tour & What I do with Leftover Dehydrated Food

Want to get a sneak at what I stock for dehydrated foods? Sometimes, it's time to clean out the pantry - and today, we're doing one of my dehydrator pantry storage units! So come at what you see in my kitchen and what I'm going to do with the food I get rid of - no waste!
📍 LINKS MENTIONED
LEARN TO DEHYDRATE FOOD: • INTRODUCING DRYCEMBER:...
BEST ZUCCHINI CHIPS:
• DIY Zucchini Chips - P...
BEST MEALS IN A JAR RECIPES: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/b...
MUSHROOM SEASONING BLEND RECIPE: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/m...
25 WAYS TO USE TOMATO POWDER: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/w...
CRAISINS & CRANBERRY BITS: • DIY Craisins - How to ...
QUICK GUIDE TO MAKING VEGETABLE POWDER: • A Quick Guide to Makin...
📖 My Books
*NEW* DEHYDRATING BASICS & JOURNAL
All the info you need to learn to dehydrate - plus keep an ongoing record of all of your projects!
shop.thepurposefulpantry.com
BEGINNER'S DEHYDRATING TOOLBOX: shop.thepurposefulpantry.com/...
30-DAY PANTRY CHALLENGE
shop.thepurposefulpantry.com/...
🧰Tools I Use & Recommend🧰
🛒 Shop for everything here: www.amazon.com/shop/thepurpos...
Cosori Dehydrator with coupon codes! thepurposefulpantry.com/cosori
Excalibur Dehydrator: amzn.to/2X4q8N5
Sahara Folding Dehydrator: brodandtaylor.com/darcy-baldwin
Nutri-Ninja to grind powders: amzn.to/325OYOo
Vacuum Sealer: amzn.to/3Lhmbzs
Wide Mouth & Regular Mouth jar attachments: amzn.to/2Ie2zOu
Handheld Vacuum Sealer amzn.to/3cJ1WYK
For Jar Lids: forjars.co?sca_ref=1912723.5vNLp0drZl Use Code PANTRY10 for an extra 10% off any purchase
Harvest Right Freeze Dryer: affiliates.harvestright.com/4...
GreenStalk Garden Tower: lddy.no/1fw97 Use code PANTRY10 to get $10 off $75 purchase
CONNECT WITH ME
💻 Blog: thepurposefulpantry.com
📌 Pinterest: / thepurposefulpantry
📸 Instagram: / thepurposefulpantry
👍🏼 Dehydrating Tips & Tricks Facebook: / dehydratingtipsandtricks
💌Email: [e-mail]
✉ Join my newsletter: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/l...
📫 MAILING ADDRESS: I love letters and will always write back!
The Purposeful Pantry • P.O. Box 125 • Allen, TX 75013
I am an Amazon Associate member, meaning I may receive a small commission on purchases made through these links at no cost to you.
TIMESTAMPS
#dehydratingfood #preservingfood #vegetablepowder

[@kfl611]

Just when I start to think, I'm losing my mind......I watch your videos and realize no I'm just your average middle aged person........You make me feel so normal, how you do all the things I do, like stand in one spot and lose things, forget where I just placed something I had in my hand 2 minutes ago. I really enjoy your videos.

[@rwedmonds4340]

LOL, Thanks. I love it when you said "I,m gonna be messy'; you do you." Amen. You get the job done; that's what counts. You have taught me so much about dehydrating and I am encouraged to keep on and go even further.

[@sterp8]

I also powder the celery. I found that using celery chunks in soups were rubbery. Not a good texture. Powdering them is much better.

[@kfl611]

I like celery seeds in things I cook. Celery powder sounds tasty.

[@vickicox6313]

I have a question perhaps I'm being silly about it but when you put veggies chunks or powder in recipe for veggie soup what amounts do you add to it ? Just one cup or more?

[@sterp8]

@@vickicox6313 1/4 cup or so, its really just eyeballed. Depends on how much youre making.

[@vickicox6313]

@@sterp8 thank you.Merrry Christmas... Be safe

[@sterp8]

@@vickicox6313 thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@2bbossfree]

Left over powders. I hated to mix some older veggies with new ones. I mostly feed my dog meat. The amount of byproducts and rice/potatoes in dog food is why I started to do this. I had another dog who died with diabetes, so more meat is better. Plus he loved the jerky and liver snacks I made him.(Liver dehydrates very well--it does smell up the house) but I decided to sprinkle some of the extra veggie powder on his food. He loves it and is getting nutrients from some veggies. I feed him a lot of eggs and dehydrated liver powder (I keep in in the fridge, just in case--but I have it for a SHTF moment) As long as there is nothing that is "not for dogs" in your powders this is a good way to start over and use the last crumbs of all those veggies in the jars.

[@dianeiverson3727]

I know this is late, but just an idea for organizing all those jars. There are a couple ways to organize the jars so you know what you have and don't end up duplicating. Option one - organize them alphabetically in each location you have dried foods. Option two - organize by category (fruits together, meats together, veggies, etc. no matter what form (powdered or not). I do also keep a spreadsheet of my inventory, including non-food. (I email the spreadsheet to myself so when I'm at the store and see something I'm not sure I have, I can look it up on my phone.)

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It wouldn't be useful for me, but I'm sure someone might find it for them!

[@BusDriverShirley]

Great ideas.

[@Bevity]

Isn't she fantastic? Drying is my new hobby that came about from necessity. I am loving it!

[@lizhaydon2250]

Use your tomato powder to make pizza sauce

[@nadenegordon7639]

I was actually thinking of putting all my older dehydrated vegetables together, powdering them and sealing them in vacuum bags just to put flavours into camp meals. Less space also to take camping. Thanks for all you teach us, have a Merry Christmas 🙂

[@melinaz3385]

You can make small gift jars or bags of vegetable soup mix for your son! All he'd have to do is add it to boiling water and have soup!

[@cwgmama]

Thank you so much Darcy!!! I have grandchildren who need to get vegetables into their diet! And you my friend are a true blessing!!!

[@dfuss2756]

Old jars make beautiful po puree or candles. I also use them on vanities for cotton balls and q-tips and little bits. I have also made old jars for liquid soap and hand cream.

[@victorialg1270]

All those beautiful labels lined up with the colorful food is inspiring.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Labeling is required! Too much stuff looks the same when dried! lol

[@helensmith7624]

I absolutely love, love, love your videos! I watch you for everything dehydrating!!! Buying your books as well. You are a wonderful instructor/teacher and I have learned so very much from watching your channel. Please keep it up!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm so glad you've found it helpful!

[@carole6779]

Don't you love how much pantry space you get back (at least for a little while, lol), after you've done the "purge and powder" routine?! Thanks so much for putting this video together. It's a great reminder about the value of regularly checking your inventory to review what is actually being used consistently, in what form and how it's being used... and what is NOT getting used. And I think making up some Meals in a Jar will be on my Christmas vacation to-do list now. 😄

[@suburbanhillbilly2999]

This is the first dehydrating video that I’ve seen like this. Than you. It will help reduce waste n my kitchen.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I hope to have many more! (BTW...got your sweet note, thank you!)

[@suburbanhillbilly2999]

@@ThePurposefulPantry 😊

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets messy LOL! Love veggie powder, I sneak it into everything!

[@marinaaldridge4298]

Thank you for all you do. ❤️

[@kath5201]

Dried rice = Minute Rice. I buy and repackage it.

[@jchai1343]

This is awesome!

[@joycepruhs8244]

Forgot to say Thank You for doing this very informative pantry tour.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for watching!

[@cindypendleton7901]

Thank you again for inviting us into your home. Excellent video!

[@chevypreps6417]

Very good demonstration.

[@marygallagher3428]

Great variety of dehydrated foods!

[@maggyyosin3361]

You give us the best info. I get so encouraged watching you. Thank you for all your info.

[@misst1586]

Thank you for your tour. I feel more normal now.

[@GmamaGrowz]

Meals in a jar sound like I need to have some in my Pantry 🤩 Thanks for sharing!

[@lindamckeny876]

Love your phrase "you do you" I have learned so much from you--I surely appreciate you.

[@sandy-rr1by]

I use the old jars for buttons and other items.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Love seeing what others store. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@brobrink2]

excellent as usual!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks again!

[@vickicox6313]

Merry Christmas Darcy and thank you so much for these tutorials... Such a blessing . I'm going to send an idea for my brother as he is in to survivalist things this would be great for him.

[@deborahwoods2361]

Thank you! 💜

[@lynnerskine3346]

I have learned so much from you. Have your book which I love. Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm so glad you find it helpful, Lynn!

[@jeanniewright2554]

Great informational tutorial! Thank you!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackiechavarria7453]

Thank you so much! This was really informative. You've given me some great ideas for new things to dehydrate.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deepattison9329]

Look for the rubber rings for your heirloom jars and use them for storage.

[@robbindohm3767]

You are such a blessing 💓 I feel overwhelmed, I'm trying to dehydrate, a lot of stuff. But when I watch you. You give me more ideas that I can't write ✍️ them down fast enough. Thank you very much 💝 I have Excalibur I love it.

[@JV-nl1ts]

Amen label and date. Everything gotta have a date. It really helps. She’s wonderful. Excellent learning so much Judith V.

[@elizaC3024]

Great ideas!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you! 😊

[@RJack1915]

Hi there, labels are bad for me too. I bought washable matte pens, now I can write on the jars, no sticky residue.

[@cindypendleton7901]

Great idea!

[@lynnheffron6905]

Your awesome little dehydrated pantry makes me think of a candy store! So many goodies, I want some of everything. TFS & have a great weekend! ⚘️

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks so much

[@susanwing2391]

Loved this! Thank you! Going to try mushroom powder mix, as I have dehydrated mushrooms. Always something wonderful to learn from you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sounds great!

[@juliamarple3785]

Very informative, thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shelbylamothe8833]

This is a great video! You have inspired me to get out my Excalibur and dehydrate some frozen veggies!

[@huskerdeedee]

You don't have to spend a fortune for a good dehydrator, but stick to a company you know

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great tips.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you think so!

[@2leelouCreates]

I'm super motivated to go review, organize, purge, and powder my dehydrated foods in my pantry now. Thanks for giving me the motivation to get it done!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I hope you do!!

[@agentk4332]

I can see the vegie powders making a great soup base. Just add rice and lentils. Good meal in a jar. Do Not forget the garlic!

[@jim.pearsall]

Great information 👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So nice of you

[@coolstamper]

I love watching you Darcy because I ALWAYS learn something. Now I know why my carrots turned white and I learned about instant rice…especially for meals in a jar. When you mentioned you didn’t know what to do with those dried Maraschino cherries, I’d use them in muffins, cookies, sweet breads, etc. ***QUESTION: when making your veggie powder in the Vitamix do you use the dry container, or just the regular one? Again Darcy…TY TY TY for sharing all your knowledge with us…YOU’RE THE BEST!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I only have the basic Vitamix...I use it for everything.

[@LenaTurner8]

I'm Excited for Dehydrating ty

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Let me know if you have any questions!

[@LenaTurner8]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thanks I will

[@iartistdotme]

Great video.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@61chihugs]

This inspiring video has motivated me to dehydrate the many veggie packages in my freezer to make powders. (Hydro outages during winter has concerned me.)

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Absolutely perfect for that reason!

[@COWELLGIRL]

Very nice !

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you very much!

[@rwind656]

I've been using the Food Saver accessory lid to vacuum lids on my dehydrated foods. If we keep them in the dark, under a vacuum, they don't turn white. We also found a large gasket (o ring) at the plumbing store for about a dollar that allows me to use the slightly smaller lids on 24oz salsa and spaghetti sauce jars in the same way. ( I can now use those jars for dry foods, and save my Mason jars for canning. )

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Most foods don't turn white, but a few will, even in the dark over time, because the enzymes that cause it aren't stopped. But dark storage is best, and the rest of ours is in the dark.

[@PS-rd2pt]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I had sweet potatoes that turned white, I tossed them. Were they probably ok?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@PS-rd2pt If it rubbed off, it is mold. If not, likely just the carbs -did you blanch/cook them first?

[@PS-rd2pt]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Yes, I cooked and mashed and dried like a leather. I didn't even try to rub it, just sadly tossed it all. It didn't look green like mold so I thought it might have been okay but didn't want to chance it. :(

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@PS-rd2pt Food mold is not always green - white is mold ;)

[@annb6532]

Just getting to watch this. My take away is I might as well powder items as it uses less space also!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Only if you aren't going to use it whole.

[@dancnluc1]

Great video. I bought a roll of masking tape to use for labeling if I am in a hurry; otherwise I forget what it is.

[@dillodefense]

I use painter's tape for quick labels.

[@terryhenderson424]

You can periodically still find the rubber seals for the baled jars. The baled jars work super for dry goods with a seal and then you don't have to worry about the integrity of the rubber ring or even if its designed for canningbor not. If a rubber ring isn't adequate for a tight seal, simply put a layer of plastic wrap in the mix.

[@deepattison9329]

Good for you, telling people how to use those jars. I used them for years.

[@bearzhere]

I have a half gallon jar of green I accidentally mixed some mint into. I was thinking of powdering it and using on Mediterranean dishes. Still cant believe I put the mint in there! Yep it was one of those unmarked jars I thought was kale and nope it was not!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I doubt you'll taste the mint much if it's blended into a lot of other greens and then incorporated into a dish.

[@jennifercline6866]

Indian dishes also use mint, might be a different flavor route to take.

[@bearzhere]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks!

[@bearzhere]

@@jennifercline6866 I honestly have never cooked Indian food and at 65 I guess I should try it! Thanks for that idea!

[@kfl611]

I think mint would taste nice in dishes. When I was a teenager we had mint growing in the back yard. The more we ran over it with the lawn mower the more it grew, that was one hardy plant. We used it in our iced tea.

[@dancinginabundance]

I use my heirloom jars for sugar, rice, teabags and such on the kitchen counter as canisters. Have received many compliments on them.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'd love to do that, but I'll just break them. And I know they are made to be used, but I now how big of a klutz I am. I'm hoping for a set of shelves for Christmas that I can display them on in the kitchen!

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

@@ThePurposefulPantry try something you use, but not daily: red lentils, yellow peas/dal, brown or black rice, etc.

[@deedeem8485]

When it comes to those older jars. They make excellent to Canter's for kids smacks

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

lol - not in our family - they would've been broken long ago. I'll find a good use for them at some point ;)

[@WiscoMel]

This is great to see! I don’t dehydrate a ton of veggies because I don’t know what to do with them. I’ve found uses for peppers and mushrooms, but still rely heavily on canned and frozen food. I feel like I need a counseling course on how to get in the habit of drying and then using dehydrated goods so that I can finally free up some freezer space 😂

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

If you're using canned food -you use dehydrated in much the same way - just rehydrate them first, and include them IN dishes instead of trying to make their own side dish.

[@2bbossfree]

I did the same thing, but buy at Sam's club. My first venture into dehydrating was because I kept moving a bag of frozen veggies in my freezer. I saw how to dehydrate it from frozen and decided to clean all those bags out of my freezer. Lots of room! And as long as I was using the veggies in sauces or soups, I could rehydrate or even just toss them in the crock pot, just like I would frozen. My new fav is jerky. My dog loves it too, and it is about 1/10th the cost of bought jerky treats. He's a chihuahua, so I bought a mallet to pound the meat so it breaks in small pieces for him. The first time, he was so excited he choked on it.

[@yahushahamashiachiswarlike]

I was thinking of making supplements from the powder 😍

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXesY2eimr1jnNEsi=fNKCCscCiYSbbK29

[@claudiaschneider357]

I see you have yours in open shelving. I would love to have some displayed. I thought it needed to be kept from light.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Optimally, yes. But I don't have options, and I don't like the look of a blanket/sheet covering this, so we rotate through it rather quickly compared to the rest that is kept in the rest of the house. This is just one of our storage areas.

[@claudiaschneider357]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you. Will choose those jars I use all the time to display

[@meko3089]

This awesomeness not sure if it’s applicable to my life but all I drink is tea so I’m guessing it would be

[@2bbossfree]

I grow mint and dandelion (along with some other things) but I have dehydrated both for tea for winter colds.

[@pac3956]

This is sooo awesome! Just come across your channel and have added a dehydrator to my Christmas list. I’m in college so this is going to be so fun and helpful. One question I had was towards the end you mention putting the powder in the fridge? Was that just misspeaking or is there a benefit to putting it in the fridge after you’ve grind it up? Thanks I’m advance!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Powders have a shorter shelf-life than whole food (as I mentioned), so that putting the excess in the freezer/fridge helps extend that if you can't use it quickly enough.

[@angelam4258]

Id add some vodka or bourbon to the cherries and soak them and use in adult fruit cake.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Great idea for those who use alcohol!

[@angelam4258]

@@ThePurposefulPantry it usually cooks off you just get a flavor but i still don't recommend for kids

[@pattigroth1922]

What a great video! 1 question for you: I have been prepping and storing long-term in Mylar bags with O2 absorbers. What would be the self life of this green powder or any powder stored this way? Since it has a shorter shelf life in a jar after powdering.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It has a shorter shelf life in general. You can store however you want - but don't expect powder to last 5 years. Store whole...powder as you need for short-term.

[@laurielyon1892]

I just did an inventory on the foods that I've dehydrated. I know you make "green powder" a lot, but I'm not sure what to all put together, because I know there are some things that will have a stronger flavor and I won't get by with adding it to some of the foods. I know my son and husband will say something lol

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Any dark leafy greens goes into mine. I don't include broccoli. What you're most concerned with is not adding too much green powder in general to your meal. Start small and work your way up.

[@laurielyon1892]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Okay thank you. I know I had dehydrated carrot tops and I even canned up the lettuce so it wouldn't go to waste. I know the lettuce would be fine, just not sure if the carrot tops would be too strong since people say sometimes, they can replace celery.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@laurielyon1892 Yep - any leafy green - even broccoli leaves, collards, mustard, any root tops, etc.

[@terryhall2299]

I noticed you had your seasoned DH tomato slices in a jar on your shelf. I have dehydrated cherry tomatoes but somewhere along the way I remember reading somewhere to refrigerate them. Do I need to refrigerate my DH cherry tomatoes or can I put them on the shelf? I really enjoyed this video. It reminded me of things that I could do with my dehydrated fruits and vegetables and it gave me some wonderful ideas on how to add to my pantry. Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Only need refrigeration if you put them in oil - which you should only keep for about four days. Just dried is fine on the shelf. I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@terryhall2299]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Darcy, if I take some dehydrated tomatoes and put them in a pint jar with some oil and herbs can I leave it on my counter or do I have to put that in the fridge?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

@@terryhall2299 fridge

[@severenkoski856]

Could you use the dehydrated and ground fruits, such as the cherries, for homemade ice cream?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sure!

[@patriciah1756]

Hi 👋 ... Was wondering about the Marcino cherries ... have u tried using a moisture absorber then dehydrating them since u stated they do not dehydrate well?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Moisture absorbers are not to be used to dehydrate, bit to control introduced moisture after.

[@madelinehall8944]

Hi Darcy. Do you use turnips and daikon radishes? I want to dehydrate them for snacks and cooking. Since I received your book, I've inventory all of my dehydarted and canned foods. If a label falls off, I know what it is. It is just me so. I store in smaller jars. I use the boxes my jars came in. I bought wire racks for storage and this works great in my small 1 bedroom apartment.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I've done them, but we don't use them much so they aren't on my rotating schedule. Radishes make great chips, though.

[@marybethham4967]

Just watched your video first time. I need to do some of what did. Can I dehydrate frozen mushrooms. Do you have a video on mushrooms

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can, but they turn quite dark, so be prepared for that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TJhISCiduFodk

[@2bbossfree]

They still taste okay even if they turn dark.

[@susandorry6149]

Do you have a special mixing bowl for your Vitamix, mine has gotten scratched form the veggies.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Nope - things are going to get scratched from veg - I just use it all the time.

[@cgg2961]

I wish I had know this 20 years ago.... Any suggestions in purchasing a dehydrating machine and other necessary supplies for beginners. ?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Here you go! www.thepurposefulpantry.com/tips-for-buying-a-dehydrator/

[@jennifercline6866]

What do you use all the berry powders for? I have many frozen blueberries to clear out this weekend. Or the carrot powder? Great video, very helpful.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Loads of ideas here: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/ways-to-use-fruit-powders/

[@jennifercline6866]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks, have dog treats going in all today(ran out, dog might revolt) but thinking of some plain blueberry and cooking down small batch then making fruit leather. Tomorrows experiment along with new ginger.

[@gavinshineon3192]

If you were on the go, how many capsules of say vegetables, do you need to be a meal replacement such as spinach?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I wouldn't be able to recommend that to you - it would depend on your capsule size, etc. I don't look at them as replacements for anything, but as supplements.

[@RachaelANugent]

Thank you for this very informative video. I do have a question. Do I have to condition in the oven? I had a bunch of mixed veggies that I dehydrated down and was in my pantry for a bit. I decided to powder them and have for soup mix. I have been turning the jar and making sure it is not clumping. Now seeing this where you put in the oven I am not sure if I need to do that. I just made the powder 3 days ago....

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's best practice to help, but not mandatory. You can also use a dehydrator, I just find the oven much easier.

[@RachaelANugent]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you very much. I will go ahead and preheat my oven at lowest setting turn it off and place it in on sheet pan for 15 min.

[@rebeccawoosley8241]

Can the no-leak deli containers be used for storage vs glass jars?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can use whatever you want. I have no idea what your container is, but if it is airtight, and cheap plastic does allow air to permeate over time, it is fine to use - ANY airtight container.

[@aletatenney9373]

How do you dehydrate the marshmallows? Do you just use the mini ones? What temperature and for how long?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

www.youtube.com/@ThePurposefulPantry/search?query=marshmallow

[@Karen-re1gd]

Where did you get the roll that you cut to fit your dehydrator so the small pieces won’t fall through 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

amazon - I listed them here in my Amazon store: amzn.to/45u0sfr

[@bonbonlewis5140]

Make icebox cookies with your maraschino cherries?

[@piggyacres]

QUESTION: How do you make zucchini bread with dehydrated zucchini? Do you have a recipe you will share?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Rehydrate the zucchini and use it in place of fresh. You can also use powder to enhance the dough.

[@sandraburke1590]

Can you microwave blanch vegetable for dehydrating? Thank you

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes you can!

[@dizziechef9502]

I want to dehydrate mushroom bits. I’m guessing you chop and balance 3 min or not, then dehydrate . If you have a vid I’ll look for it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TJhISCiduFodk Never blanch

[@rebeccawoosley8241]

When dehydrating tomatoes & tomato leather does it get dry & hard, or does it stay rubbery. My tomato products never seem to get crisp enuf to blend - just clumpy.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Puree it, it gets crisp. My slices get crisp. You may not be giving it enough time to dry.

[@audreystewart3685]

Could you use dehydrated fruits in pound cake

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

They will absorb some of the moisture from the cake and still be chewy. If you wanted soft, you can rehydrate them first and add that way.

[@lisaanderson7909]

Does the corn and english peas leave a husk behind when you powder them. I can not have either of these due to their husks, and I miss them both. thank you

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are left with the fiber of the food - none of it goes away, it just gets ground into smaller bits.

[@lisaanderson7909]

@@ThePurposefulPantry ok thank you. I might try it then. I appreciate you so much

[@Towanda99]

? What do you do/use the dried elder berries with ?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Rehydrating for syrups, etc.

[@koalamaster101]

I have been keeping my dried spinach in the fridge. Is this an okay way to store things? I also have 3 rabbits, so they LOVE the dehydrated fruits, I'm moderation of course!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

There's no need to keep it in the fridge - fully dried, it's shelf-stable! But you can if you'd like.

[@kfl611]

I bet you have happy rabbits.

[@connieferguson430]

Hello, Did you dehydrate or freeze dry the marshmallows .? Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Dehydrate - I don't freeze dry

[@paulinehancock9818]

When using powdered veggies in soup, is there a residue from the powder that sinks to the bottom or does it mix in without a hint of it being there?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It does not dissolve fully. Given time, it does rehydrate, but it does not dissolve.

[@yahushahamashiachiswarlike]

good question

[@squirrelgirl3177]

What about dehydrating sour cream & making a powder? It always goes bad before I can use it all.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Freeze it. It does freeze, stir it after it thaws. Freeze drying would be the only shelf-stable way to preserve it.

[@judyjohnson1012]

Do you ever dry the large cabbage leaves in your garden? I have a lot of large cabbage leaves in my garden and was wondering if they are good to dehydrate, I would think they would have a lot of nutrition!

[@marjanhelder7988]

I do that, also with the leaves of the Brussel sprout plants... Very nutricious.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep - if its edible -- dry it!!! And if you don't like it, powder it for green powder.

[@marinaaldridge4298]

You made a comment regarding potatoes. Do you have a video on dehydrating potatoes? There seems to be a run on potatoes flakes... no stores in the area where I live have the plain boxed flakes. They still have the horrible flavored ones in small pouches. I'm thinking people are buying them to help stretch meals since prices have gone up.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No, but you can watch this from Prepper Potpourri kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZumYnSAhLZrqas

[@ChristineSpringerElaine]

I have done this. Slice the potatoes thin (I used a safe mandoline), blanch in boiling water for six minutes, place in an ice bath (I just used cold water), drain after they are cool, place in your dehydrator. They are usually done in 6-8 hours at 125. Process further if you want a powder. I left mine in slices and they are in vacuum sealed bags for now.

[@CH-yw1oz]

I have a problem with dehydrated, powdered eggs. After processing the eggs to a powder I seal them with my vacuum sealer. I've tried my electric vacuum sealer and also my brake bleeder with the same results. The seals on the jars always come unsealed. I use coffee filters and pretty much tried numerous ways to block the powder from inhibiting sealing the jar. This occurs with my powdered eggs but also dehydrated onion (not powdered) and nuts, etc. After checking on the jars and finding the eggs unsealed, I don't know if the eggs are still good because the seal with broken. Please help.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

As long as you have a seal from a closed canning jar - you're fine. I can't help you with the eggs being good or not because I don't dehydrate eggs of any kind - freeze-dried are a better shelf-stable option. I just don't find vacuum sealing necessary for most things. But if your draw is so much that it is pulling through your supply, do your vacuum seal and just keep the ring on. If the seal fails, you're fine, still (except for the eggs lol).

[@KatherineR-vs2mg]

Do you cook rice first before you dehydrated it for your soup

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes -- www.thepurposefulpantry.com/diy-instant-rice-with-a-dehydrator/

[@twist-96]

Is there any benefit to using the dark colored jars?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Less light to affect the food (light, heat, moisture, oxygen are the enemies of food storage)

[@imwatching2320]

How does dehydrated rice compare to Minette rice when it comes to rehydration and use?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I think it tastes better.

[@kskorner74]

Will you still dry cabbage to add to powder?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I will dry it, and if I don't use it up in what I consider a good time, I'll powder it. I won't dry it simply for powder.