A tip for the mesh with the hole in the center: Use a jar funnel over your jar, place the whole tray over top of it, then brush the dried food into the funnel. Works like a charm. I use a silicone brush to get any bits stuck in the mesh.
@mikey6071 Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@COWELLGIRL2 жыл бұрын
I did some sliced mushrooms in the dehydrator and they turned out beautiful. I'm so proud of them !
@mikimayagain2 жыл бұрын
I did several rounds of mushrooms and powdered them and now I can use that with a white sauce in the place of the can of cream of mushroom soup in my green bean casserole as well as other casseroles. I am so happy!
@gat-landing9732 жыл бұрын
I loved my dehydrated mushrooms, they were so rewarding as a dehydrated item, so nice and crisp.
@whiskeywomanwhisks2 жыл бұрын
I got a 50lb bag of shallots in food CoOp about 5 months ago -they last a long time-I’ve worked my way thru them but still have a bunch-sprouting now-& they’ve been in my hot garage😱. Love shallots-a little more difficult to peel tho🤪 esp the smaller ones. I shared some but I guess many people aren’t as familiar with shallots🤷♀️but seriously they are so delicious!
@karenz7059 Жыл бұрын
I live in an apartment so I found a little hack to help with the smell of onions invading the place. I placed them at my open balcony door and had a fan blowing to the outside.
@susansailors17162 жыл бұрын
I like getting frozen foods and putting them in the dehydrator. Easy peazy
@dawn86852 жыл бұрын
I like labeling with painters tape because it peels off so easily and doesn’t leave glue on the jar.
@hollish1962 жыл бұрын
great idea!
@mommacrow31702 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks
@nicholahartwell58682 жыл бұрын
Place a wet dish cloth next to your chopping board, close to the onions… the enzymes in onion are attracted to moisture, so it will help absorb the enzymes in the air, and stay away from your eyes!! I chop a lot of onions, and it works perfectly!!
@jeanettecusic94302 жыл бұрын
I have around screened dehydrator and use a glass to cover the center hole while loading. Works great.
@shellyodonnell79242 жыл бұрын
I like to use a combination of sweet onions, shallots, and leeks. It gives a nice depth of flavor.
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@celesteautokier2 жыл бұрын
Onion tip. I first light an unscented candle next to where I am cutting onions. Helps with watering eyes. I use the long white tapestry candles 🕯. I think that’s what they are called. Great video.
@whispergirl77 Жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from you. Thank you for showing us what to do and for teaching us things that save us so much waste and trouble. I appreciate you so much!
@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@BinfordMJ6 ай бұрын
Just what I was looking for! I had to harvest my onions because of the nonstop rain, and the tops never did fall over because of this. So, they will not store as long as they should, But I don't want to lose them so this is the ticket! Thanks so much for this and the caramelized onion recipe also.
@gailreese46992 жыл бұрын
Darcey I went to the craft store several years ago to get my mesh screens and dummie me I cut all of the holes out . Now that I see how you done yours, I made new ones. Love it.
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
That mesh isn't considered food-grade, just as an FYI - the company has said that it isn't. But yeah - it works.
@gailreese46992 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry Are you saying that the one I use is not safe ? I didn't understand your reply. Is the one you bought from amazon is safe . If so I will buy them.
@sylviahufer70192 жыл бұрын
I live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria , Australia we call them shallots as well .
@debwoods60112 жыл бұрын
Shoot I dry outside in Texas heat all the time. Drying time is massively cut down. But, definitely onions, garlic, brussel sprouts which have strong odors.
@whiskeywomanwhisks2 жыл бұрын
Same here in GA
@dawncramer21312 жыл бұрын
You have such great tips … I love your videos… thank you
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@sallyeblen70322 жыл бұрын
You are very detailed,love it! Thanks
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@wwjd4u2 жыл бұрын
Finding those shallots on clearance was a score!!!
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
It's getting harder and harder to find clearance produce now. Our local store just renovated, and I think they got rid of the clearance produce section for bulk produce - just the stuff that is prepackaged.
@brendacosby21862 жыл бұрын
Love your powder storage jars.
@puddintang80342 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the tips. 🇺🇸🙏🏼✝️
@debradalton2102 жыл бұрын
Darcy love your show I bought my Cosori 3 years ago and you are life saver. Now I want to dehydrate cabbage. But….. I’m not sure. Any thoughts? L
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
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@marthaadams43932 жыл бұрын
I have been concerned about using my dehydrator on my enclosed back porch due to heat. Sounds like a good idea to perhaps do things at night. I really have no other place to put it that is clean from dust. Have very high winds where I am in the mtns. Thanks for your tips.
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Why worry about the heat? Heat won't affect it - as long as it isn't in direct sunlight and it's not incredibly cold - you're fine.
@marthaadams43932 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry TY, that helps
@KoniB.2 жыл бұрын
arrowroot powder. mhmhm. good tip. thanks.
@Memetena12 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: Can you dry fruits and vegetables at a lower temperature than recommended so they do not discolor so badly? I know it would take a along time for them to dehydrate but that doesn't matter to me. Thanks for you help.
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tonyarueff32302 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the information. I grew an abundance of onions this year and will be dehydrating some of them. What alternatives work best for making powders?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
I'm not really sure what you mean by alternatives? do you mean in a coffee grinder, mortar and pestle, a large blender?
@tonyarueff32302 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry meaning I don't have a ninja. I hsve a kitchen aid food processor. Will that grind it up well enough or do I need something else?
@SuperWhatapain2 жыл бұрын
Brilliance again! 💜
@barbarac47502 жыл бұрын
I'm cutting my onions and putting them in a bowl and run the potato masher through them. There's much less to break up that way.
@lilydot53902 жыл бұрын
Hi Darcy 👋. I found your channel today when I was looking for dehydrator basics. Of course, I subscribed! I watched a few of your videos. The what I wish I knew before I started, and 10 basic firsts. I have a garden with a few herbs that will just go bad unless I store them properly. Dehydrator was delivered today, and I'm so excited to get started! Drying the basil first and hung the parsley. Thank you for the tip about conditioning. I will definitely keep shaking and checking for 5-6 days, because I want to check dryness instead of wasting the food/time and electricity. The basil started turning somewhat brown, so I lowered the temp. Any suggestions?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Don't put them in wet, lower them temp to 95°F . Welcome!
@denagarcia6628 Жыл бұрын
You have picked the right lady to learn from!
@marygallagher34282 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@Gogrannygo552 жыл бұрын
Thank you Darcy!!! Great video!!!!
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@debehmann87912 жыл бұрын
The sounds is similar to taking dry leaves in the fall.
@prisca50532 жыл бұрын
Gostei, irei tentar. Obrigada por passar os segredos como tempo, armazenamento.
@madelinehall89442 жыл бұрын
Hi Darcy. Do you ever dehydrate sproted beans or lentils?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
I don't, but it's easy enough to do. Same as with anything else you're drying - keep it below 115F to keep all the nutrient benefits of having done the sprouting in the first place - it takes longer to dry.
@madelinehall89442 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Blessings. I ordered the kit.
@gramig02 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@omanita7289 Жыл бұрын
I don't know if it is oke to put a bit rice in the jars for the moisture. We do that in salt jars. 🥴 Did union yesterday, all dark brown. First-time in my new cosori 5 trays round. The temperature i started 52 C and later 35 C. Must tell they came out the freezer. Started outside, later because I was sleepy inside 35 C . Next time I start fresh unions. Tonight or tomorrow morning the garlic 🧄 Today is a wonderful sunny day in The Netherlands South 🌞 have a blessed day
@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын
Rice is fine to break up clumps, but it doesn't do much for moisture issues. Onions can get brown because they have naturally occurring sugars that can brown in drying, and lowering your temperature is good!
@helenabudrow86482 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you
@dawn86852 жыл бұрын
Watched video on keeping powder from clumping. Could you clarify - if putting tomato powder in electric oven, at what temperature do you set oven? Thanks
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Turn to 170F to warm then turn it off.
@kathleensecor43732 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I 'm trying to learn how to dehydrate food. My friend gave me a Sweda Food.Dehydrator. But theres no on or off switch or a temperature gage. Looks like you just plug it in. Can I use this. Thank you
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Yes. The temperature setting is anywhere from 145F to 160F (60-70C) which will be too hot for herbs, and some delicate fruits (turn brown easily from the sugars over browning), but you can definitely use it.
@kathleensecor43732 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you. I'm trying to find a manual on line. But watching your videos is inspiring. God bless
@theonewhomjesusloves73602 жыл бұрын
I'm just finishing watching this video but I was wondering about keeping powders dry I've seen people put in a few grains of salt or a piece of pasta to keep them dry. What do you think?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Those don't keep them dry. They will absorb a tiny amount, but they are there more as an agitator than anything. Dry well, condition the powder, and use moisture absorbers in airtight containers - it's the optimal way to do it. But sure - use rice if you'd like.
@Flamingoer552 жыл бұрын
What kind of mesh did you use and where did you get it, please?
I wish I could find some shallots at a decent price!
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Yep - this was definitely a bonus.
@kellymika42082 жыл бұрын
Hi me again. Can you recommend a google vacuum sealer for food?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Foodsaver's mid range or higher, Cabelas, Nesco, LEM, Mueller.
@denisefaust6408 Жыл бұрын
Can we compost onions? I thought worms didn’t like them so I haven’t composted them. 🤔
@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын
I always have Worms aren't the only source of food breakdown ;)
@sandraburke15902 жыл бұрын
I thought Shallots would need to be blanched, lot easier if you don’t have to. Thank you for another great video
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EGGstravagantkitchen2 жыл бұрын
I have a Nesco I bought about twenty yrs ago in QVC b there is now way to adjust the temperature. Any suggestions on what I can use it for and what I shouldn’t use it for. Never had success with it but only tried once. So then I was just uninspired.
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
You can use it on fruit and veg - and unless you test it to make sure it gets hot enough - jerky. But I wouldn't do herbs in it as many will lose their flavor being dried too hot.
@EGGstravagantkitchen2 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you. I ordered a new one. The professional one that you can adjust temperatures. It will be here next week. Hoping the trays wi be interchangeable.
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@EGGstravagantkitchen , how exiting! Happy dehydrating ☺️
@bc24roxy42 жыл бұрын
Hi, i just saw someone on yt that purchased an outdoor hanging mesh dehydrator. What are your thoughts on that?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
I can't use it because of the humidity where I live.
@bc24roxy42 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry So it is safe to use even though the temp will be low. Thanks
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@bc24roxy4 I have one. I think it would be great for drying herbs. But right now we have rain, rain, rain.
@bc24roxy42 жыл бұрын
@@DutchAlaskagirl Looks like it would be something really good have here in CA it is hot and dry most of the summer and we are looking at rolling power outages more than usually this year. So you would use just for herbs ?Thank you!!
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@bc24roxy4 yes, for us. I’m in Alaska 😆
@prisca50532 жыл бұрын
Poderia falar sobre a comida que tem que ser cozida antes de desidratar? E quais são?
Shallots or at my grocery store so expensive I wish I could find them in bags like that
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen them on clearance before, either - that's why I grabbed them all!
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
I still have not tried powdering the caramelized onions I had dehydrated. Because they never reached the crispy state I’m afraid it’s going to gum up my spice grinder
@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын
Sorry so late in replies - clearing out my YT comments and found this. They never get quite crispy like dried onions because the sugars have developed so well - but they do powder.
@theonewhomjesusloves73602 жыл бұрын
Darcey...HELP!!!! Lol...ok ive been dehydrating lots of different things. Im finding that somethings dont seem to ever completely dry...like my New mex chilis and carrots. I finally just threw the carrots out. 🤦🏽♀️...what am i doing wrong. The carrots were frozen and i cut them thinner
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
You just aren't giving them enough time. Patience.
@theonewhomjesusloves73602 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry so just keep going in the machine. I did 3 days for 12 hours each and still not enough it seemed
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@theonewhomjesusloves7360 I never turn mine off at night. I either let it run at the same temperature it’s been running on, or I turn it down to 95F. Then I check in the morning, and if it’s not dry I turn it back up. If you only run it for 12 hours during the day and turn it off during the night the food will start to reabsorb moisture
@theonewhomjesusloves73602 жыл бұрын
@@DutchAlaskagirl ive done 3 days for 12 hrs each and they wont get to the crumbling stage they just bend
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@theonewhomjesusloves7360 but when you say 12 hours - what about the other hours?
@terrisouthernplainsprepper59272 жыл бұрын
I dry onion in the garage.
@fourdayhomestead2839 Жыл бұрын
I'm rewriting a comment on this video (sorry for hitting the wrong button👎 instead of 👍: new eye glasses needed). Great tips here!
@grlnexdoorable2 жыл бұрын
How many shallots did you start out with by weight?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
I don't know. I don't go by weight.
@grlnexdoorable2 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry you probably mention this and I did not hear it. Could you tell me how much you used by volume or how many shallots, Etc? I'm trying to compare how much you started out with to how you ended up. Thank you in advance
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@grlnexdoorable Darcy gave a general rule before 1 cup fresh = 1/4 cup dried = 1 tbsp powder
@grlnexdoorable2 жыл бұрын
@@DutchAlaskagirl thank you. I listened to the video more than once (while doing something else) but I missed it.
@DutchAlaskagirl2 жыл бұрын
@@grlnexdoorable it was on a different video
@donnapilant25422 жыл бұрын
How can I dehydrate without a dehydrator?
@ThePurposefulPantry2 жыл бұрын
Use an oven (not cost effective). Use an air fryer if you have one (not space effective), dry between screens outdoors and then freeze for a few days before storing (pasteurizing). This isn't effective for humid areas and the screen needs to be very small to keep bugs out.
@donnapilant25422 жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry I live in a small town with a small house and little to no space. I do not use my oven in the summer cause it heats up my house so bad. I have an air fryer but it has limited cook time. I'm struggling to preserve food. I have a tun of ment growing wild. I also have grown tomato's. I wish I had room for more.