7 BEGINNER TIPS FOR FOOD DEHYDRATING | What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Dehydrating

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 What I wish I'd known
1:03 It's dry when it's dry
2:43 Cool before Testing
3:53 Condition!
6:30 Fancy Equipment is not necessary
8:45 Different than storebought
10:28 Make Mistakes
11:21 Powder!

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[@lunabeta3516]

Are you on MeWe or Telegram?

[@lucky0n3]

Thank you for this video! Conditioning is something I had not yet heard of until this. I also love your comments about how to see these foods as ingredients, not just stand-alone dishes. This helps expand the purposes of dehydrating.

[@winorakunselman9421]

I am using our covection oven by jennaire at 140* F for bananachips?

[@pamdore9292]

I purchase your two books. I open the download link but it didn’t download to my iPad. Now I can’t find it! Where do I go to find it?

[@pamelaj25]

I HAVE A QUESTION.... CAN YOU OVER DEHYATE FOOD.? IN PARTICULAR I AM DEHYDRATING EGGS.

[@cedarrockcabin3633]

I am brand-new to dehydrating & not heard about conditioning. I jumped up & checked my jars of carrots and celery. Phew! All good! Thanks for the tip!

[@Niamh07421]

I'm new too- will be doing herbs this summer- glad I watched this video

[@koolmudkips8452]

I always appreciate people with knowledge who freely share it for the greater good and to help others. Thank you. These are the only videos that make KZbin worthwhile at all.

[@shaunarouse5617]

You are so right!!! I’m so thankful for people that share their wealth of experience!!!!

[@debdugar7512]

You are the first person that EVER responded to my comments! That's good to know! THANKS!

[@juanitariverarepollet5977]

I like the idea of using an item we do not like into a powder, this would make me feel less guilty about messing up.

[@rebecca55371]

I just found your channel. Thank you! One of my favorite things about you is you're real. I see all these channels with women that look perfect, sound perfect and their lives are perfect.... it's not the truth but hey you do you, but you, you are awesome. Down to earth, comfortable in making a mistake and you don't edit it out. I love the realism. Thank you.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

An easy way to get started with dehydrating is to buy frozen vegetables when they are on sale. *All the prep work has been done.* Just break up any clumps before opening the bag. Spread on the dehydrator tray (use a mesh liner) and pop into the dehydrator. Follow directions for the item being dehydrated. I have an Excalibur 9 tray. I keep a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom (use any suitable weights to hold it in place) to catch drips and bits of food. Makes for easy clean up afterwards. Also watch for sale prices on onions, celery, green peppers and such. Each of these is easy to dehydrate and have so many uses in soups, stews, pasta sauces and such. Same for seasonal sales of fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs and more. Strawberry and peach seasons are approaching soon in the SE USA.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks! Frozen veg is my #1 beginner project to try!

[@SuperFlaGal]

My first try was frozen FRUIT. EPIC Disaster. But i'm not giving up.🙂 Loved the video & already went to FB.

[@lauraolsen6030]

Thank you for your information. I bought a dehydrator and it's sitting there for months. You've inspired me to start using it.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@lauraolsen6030 Great! I'm glad I could help. Appreciate you letting me know. Enjoy this part of your journey to a well stocked pantry.

[@truepeacenik]

@@SuperFlaGal Huh. I had a fairly easy but looooong time with the fruit. I dis eat the less dry ones. And gained freezer space.

[@scottharris5021]

"Banana is a berry." Very nice; not everyone is aware of that. Another reason to have confidence in the other information that you so freely share.

[@Kristy_not_Kristine]

Really? Never heard that before

[@kaskolenn1567]

@@Kristy_not_Kristine Pumpkins are berries too !

[@ldfife1963]

So are watermelons

[@JoaoPedroSobral]

But is still a fruit. All berries are fruits but not all fruits are berries

[@julieransley6363]

Sorry..bananas are actually a herb..

[@noraellen4623]

I had never heard/read about conditioning before coming to your channel. Makes sense! Thanks!

[@Jomama02]

Great thing about dehydrating is if you don't like a particular thing rehydrated or in your cooking you can always powder it to add more nutrition to your cooking. I found I hate dehydrated carrots. There's just something about them so I just powdered them up and use in cooking. USE A KEVLAR glove.

[@smith899]

Oooh, good idea!

[@lncarnold]

I am a newbie at 58 years old! So happy I watched this FIRST! Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome! You can do this!!!

[@truediciataylor3189]

I am a today newbie at 52

[@marthatobecontinued5844]

Me, too...just turned 58

[@rosieb.2719]

Thinly sliced dehydrated (crispy) red grapefruit is one of my favorite snacks. Crispy corn (frozen, then thawed and rolled in a towel to get more moisture out), crispy peeled apple slices & crispy broccoli are other favorites. (I prefer crispy over leather). So many others... I'm hooked!

[@blaqfish]

You're a very good teacher that gives information without making the listener feel as if they would never learn the task. Thank you 💜

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I appreciate that!

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

I just bought my first dehydrator. Mom is 79 and has never used a dehydrator, so I appreciate this advice. I plan on doing a lot of dehyrating this summer.

[@geniceH]

I haven’t even watched this whole video yet and already appreciate you. Thank you thank you!!

[@ln1273]

I learned the hard way about wearing the gloves! I don’t even take mine off until AFTER I’ve washed the mandolin and put slice base in, to protect the blade. It’s not just when your cutting food that the blade is sharp 😑

[@tacrewgirl]

Back again. Great source of info about dehydration, especially about conditioning and not needing fancy equipment.

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

Recently did meyer lemons, took three full days. Only reason I didn't lose my mind was because of your wisdom.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Some things just take F.O.R.E.V.E.R.

[@01JH]

Does it lose the vitamin c though?

[@DrValerie800]

@@01JH Yes...B and C vitamins are destroyed by heat, light, and air. If you want to preserve the vitamins, you need to freeze-dry.

[@TheEbonySaint]

@@DrValerie800 or don’t let the temperature go over 118 degrees they will stay raw (alive) so all the vitamins stay

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

@Michael Landis thanks...the puppies had knocked my glasses askew!

[@patriagirl7674]

I just started watching your channel. I like that you get right the point, stay organized, edit or put little notes in the video, and...you are very articulate and have a great vocabulary!! 😊👌

[@shellianne5767]

Thanks, I was going to invest in a dehydrator but after listening to you, I don't have the patience. I shall continue to buy dried products.

[@RandeT73]

I mix spinach powder into so many different things and my daughter doesn't even notice. If she asks what the green is I just say dill. I have been caught doing it but she still ate it. I put it in ranch dip and she kills it. But she's excited about the new thing I want to attempt. Homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

Wow I have no idea how to do any of that. You are an expert :)

[@saralynn353]

I did that for years when my son was growing up.! He has autism and he’s a picky eater. I even made my homemade dehydrated puréed greens powder sometimes. It works great and smoothies and all sorts of things.

[@RandeT73]

@@saralynn353 What's bad is our 15 yr old son is on the spectrum, he's willing to at least try anything. He's not big on ketchup like most kids, he'd rather have BBQ sauce. He eats spinach salads, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Our daughter is our picky eater.

[@louisevaughan2165]

@@RandeT73 Hey that boy of yours is correct on the BBQ sauce . I am in my 60s (not on the spectrum) & have never liked ketchup, it is bland , the spices not right , just not quite right in some way . BBQ sauce has so much more flavor .

[@lindapoe4124]

I thought I was so smart dehydrating without watching your videos for us newbies. I knew nothing about conditioning and after watching your video I went in and checked my carrots, onions, bell peppers, potatoes and celery. Needless to say...I had to throw away all of them. Today, I dehydrated kale, mushrooms and onions and will be following your recommendations of conditioning them. I had them in the dehydrator all day long until they were dry. They are now sitting out on the table in their temporary home until it is time to vacuum seal them. Thank you do much for your videos. I am sitting here watching them all back to back.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Why did you throw them away? Were they molded or just soft?

[@wandadrew750]

Thank you for sharing. I’m new to dehydrating. I have a horror of over looking moisture. Im probably over doing it on the dehydrator part but so afraid of missing seeing some moisture. Im planning on vacuum sealing my canister jars. Trying to wait a few days before I seal them to watch for moisture.

[@donnabrown1518]

I have been drying a lot of greens. I also dry my garlic and onion tops and then mince them in the food processor. I add them to soups, dried mixes, and anything I want just a little more flavor.

[@msdixie1972]

What do you do with your beans?

[@steampower9990]

@@msdixie1972 Low and slow lol

[@abbyolson60]

I found a Nesco dehydrator, new in the box, for $6 at Goodwill, and now I'm obsessed! I dried a LOT of kale and ground it up into a powder in the food processor. I can't believe how small it got! Thanks for all your tips 🙂

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

That is awesome!

[@ogeegonesoon8549]

Lucky ☘️ you course your fingers I do too

[@JacqlynStein]

Would ground kale be a spice you would add to foods? I am new at this.

[@Houseofdolya]

I found for 12.49$ and not new,4 trays and i am obsessed need buy more trayy😂

[@abbyolson60]

@@JacqlynStein I added a good amount to ground beef for tacos a few nights ago. Sneaking in extra fiber and nutrients, but couldn't taste it one bit!

[@koyotestudios4182]

Thank you. I was recommended to start dehydrating fruit for my service dog to save me money on dog treats. Store bought dehydrated stuff often has too much sugar for dogs. These are great tips for us. Also the vegetable powder idea was super exciting for me as well because I can't handle vegetable textures as someone on the spectrum. I'm trying so hard as an adult to eat better than I did. You may have just solved a big issue for me.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's what started it for us, as well - I hope it works for you!

[@leslieclifton7625]

veggie powder is most of what I make. "Veggie Pills" are too expensive; cooking a single serve veggie is not usual. I now have "green" eggs with umami (?) taste is nice & different.

[@apple25481]

Just found your page & I love it. I have a 9-tray Ex-Cal dehydrator & have used it for years. One of the many ways I use it for is to dry freshly washed lettuces. My spinner still leaves a lot of water on them, so I place them in the dehydrator on No heat until dry. They last a lot longer in the fridge.

[@margareth1504]

Very interesting .. thanks for this tip

[@bethanyhebeler]

Dusting my Excalibur off and doing a deep dive into dehydration! Newbie here! Time to binge watch! TY, Darci!

[@amyharris7337]

I have been dehydrating just about a year with machine and the only place I have to put it is in my laundry room, which is typically very humid. One thing that has cut my dry time has been placing a small dehumidifier in my laundry room and using it while my dehydrator is running.

[@kitty9392]

Thanks for being such a wonderful resource! I want to dehydrate to avoid food waste. I live alone and if I don't eat all of something in a short period of time, the rest gets pitched. With dry foods,I can just take the quantity I want and leave the rest for later.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can!! and you can do it!

[@Yeen666]

I bought a dehydrator for a different hobby but now I’m all into dehydrating everything in my fridge lol

[@williamtell2496]

Thank you Darci! I have just started dehydrating foods and you have answered many of my questions! I use a blow dryer on my jars to ensure they are dry before putting my DH foods in.

[@thelastminmom5251]

I like this. Your right. I know no one else who dehydrates anything or even cares. I don’t understand that, but whatever. I love dehydrating everything!!! Especially homemade Dog Treats

[@ComeOutOfHerMyPeople]

Mum and I are newbies to dehydrating. I really loved and appreciated this video. So many basic, excellent tips. Thanks so much for putting this together.

[@janew5351]

Is there any way to quickly cut brocolli leaves for dehydrating?

[@thegiddygoatcafe4067]

Just found your site, what a wealth of knowledge packaged into such an easy to watch format for a beginner dehydrator. Your generosity with your knowledge is fantastic. Every sentence contained a gem of information. Thank you so much. Instantly addicted to your channel.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks and welcome!!

[@jlmitchell1135]

Newbie to dehydrating would like information on blanching fresh growen broccoli to dehydrate.

[@syddlinden8966]

The thing with jerkies is you MUST have a dehydrator that gets up to the correct temps to fully cook that meat through. I'd even suggest using a therm probe to make sure the thermostat is accurate on the machine before beginning any jerky prep process.

[@margaretgutierrez9918]

I've been dehydrating for a while and your safety suggestions about using the jar to see if it's really dry and your Globe are exceptional thank you for your contribution you have furthered my education

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@janetsmith3432]

Thank you for this! I am not able to eat a lot of times due to a chronic illness and I hate to waste food. This will help me not waste food or money. Cook larger batches and save in small single serving sizes… and have food ready for when I want to hit the trail on the spur of the moment… I’m grateful I found your site.

[@CamarahAlisiha1221]

I absolutely love this video. It gives me so much confidence.

[@karenkuennen7658]

Adding dry rice to my mushrooms have helped to keep out moisture or silica packs .

[@nancymccutcheon9882]

I stumbled across this video and channel while looking for tips on dehydrating with my air fryer. I found this video very helpful and the person presenting has a very pleasant, concise way to convey information. I found her speaking style easy to listen to and the ideas and tips were explained clearly enough for a total newbie like me. Well done!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for your kind words!

[@gloriamurley385]

Wow. How generous of you to share all these tips! I loved it.

[@chandrastarks5775]

Loved this video! I can’t wait to learn more. Thank you for making such a positive difference for others!!!!

[@ellenj8896]

Thanks for your vids! What I like about dehydrating is it’s simplicity, and I agree with the description of it being “passive”, which is the best part. We can do other things while it’s drying.

[@lidip8700]

WoW, this gal knows so much! I truly appreciate the work it takes for you to share this with us all!

[@adrumwhisperer]

I enjoy seeing videos from someone who clearly has done the subject more than once or twice.

[@hollitamas387]

I like your videos. Direct to the point, no long stories, just great info

[@T-pj7zt]

Thank You again for sharing all of your knowledge and experience! You Rock!!!

[@crystalherrin7858]

Thank you! I've dehydrated before but not to the extent I'm hopeful to do this year. Really appreciate this video and your information!

[@elizabethhorne6383]

you should really write a book with al the dehydrating tips you have talked about. No recipes. Just dehydrating tips. You have given so much valuable information

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Like this one? www.thepurposefulpantry.com/product/dehydrating-basics-faqs-tips-and-tricks/

[@sandyclaus2729]

@@ThePurposefulPantry is this an ebook or a physical book?

[@deetremonti5161]

It’s a PDF

[@laurafrey5244]

You are a great teacher! I'm just about to delve into dehydrating with my new-to-me dehydrator!

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

Wow, I just had a basic dehydrating question and I got so much more info! Thank you.

[@bladethorn]

Totally off topic, but your bangs are EXACTLY what I’ve been trying to explain every time I get a haircut and they haven’t quite given me what I wanted. I love yours! Stole a screenshot for my next haircut. On topic, it’s prime day and I wanted a dehydrator for ages, but I need a couple more reasons to get one before spending the money, even on a sale. Thank you for so many great videos on this topic!

[@olgawagner1339]

Thank you from Kazakhstan! I’ve bought a dehydrator and have been experimenting for a week. The results aren’t quite satisfactory. Hope I’ll learn a lot on your channel.

[@learnwithlillian8509]

I'm new to food preservation. Great tips! I'd be very happy to hear more of your thoughts & tips. Thank you

[@mamabairds]

Hey there! A bunch of my subscribers suggested your page to me and I'm so glad they did! Thanks for all the tips! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!! Thank you!! Carolina

[@Shackleford96]

Very straightforward and to the point. Good video, thank you!

[@andreacoane4891]

Thank you for the thoughtful tips. I never knew about the chain mail gloves! I think that's a good idea for being around any sharp blades in the kitchen. I just sliced my thumb while drying one of my spiralizer blades, so when you mentioned people who had cut off their finger tips on their mandolins, I cringed! It's amazing how sharp those kitchen gadget blades are! You think you can handle it without touching the blade, and then all of a sudden, you're touching the blade. My advice: just let those types of things air dry. Wash them with a brush, then leave them to dry on their own. And definitely get those gloves!

[@annettegraff8323]

Yeh! My oldest was cutting up butternut squash and the knife slipped ! Cut two fingers so bad had to take her to ER . She ended up in same day surgery and almost lost the tip of a finger ! We got her a mesh glove but one morning at 3 am was cutting a bagel for a quick breakfast before shift and did it again ! Just stitches that time so we got her a bagel slicer and she buys precut butternut . 🙄

[@lovecraftwithme]

THANK YOOOOOOOOOOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. Your videos are just exactly what I needed to be able to restart dehydrating (after hitting the overwhelm and not trying for a year or so), but found you and am so glad I did. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm running over to the FB group... see you there

[@denisabowling637]

Oh my gosh I’m so glad I found you !! Thank you for all this info I’m going to join your group !!

[@imustbegettinolder4434]

Thank you. Clearly presented with excellent information.

[@DmarzL]

Love your videos! I just got my first dehydrator today and will definitely be keeping these tips in mind. Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Have fun!

[@tammylemoine3019]

So grateful I found you. So knowledgeable

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it's been helpful!

[@michelleg5371]

Me to lol 😂

[@RiceaRoni354]

Me three

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Thanks so much for a very well presented block of information. And, yes, the length was nice as well. I am interested probably more in the canning videos yet I will continue to view the dehydrating ones also. I am sure they will expose me to more about dehydrating and challenge me to do more than the tiny bit of dehydrating I have done in the past. Jesus bless.

[@homesteadjenz]

Really great info! I am just starting....I'm drying corn this week....My first time dehydrating! Thanks for the tips!

[@normanshadow1]

I bought a very inexpensive, 2nd hand dehydrator and it's an amazing tool. No need to spend a lot to begin this

[@glendavertner8906]

Wish I had KZbin back when I started dehydrating and Canning in 1975. Years ago. I bought 2 $10 dehydrators at Odd/Big Lots. I mostly did bell peppers, herbs, and some orange slices for Christmas Tree Ornaments. I did string Cheyenne Peppers and hung them on the cabinet above my sink to dry. I would break one off when needed for a recipe. My Grandmother did that. When I got my Food Processor I would process the dried peppers into pepper flakes, stored them in a quart jar. That would last me for a year. Christmas before last I bought myself and 2 daughters an Instant Pot and each of us a cook book. Read the manual. But You Tubers were my greatest help. Thank all you for your help. I told my girls to do the same. My oldest one kept calling me, she was just winging it and had problems. Mama kept telling her read your Manuel and do a search on KZbin for a recipe for what you are trying to make. Thank God, she finally listened. The first thing I told the girls that Christmas Morning, was this is a Pressure Cooker it is safe if you follow the instructions, if not you could be injured. A new dehydrator and a Freeze Dryer are on my wish list. Maybe for Christmas 😊🎅🤶 Have a a blessed evening, stay safe and healthy 🙏🥰👍👌🙏🦅🔔🗽🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

How awesome it is that you're getting to learn along with your daughters!

[@glendavertner8906]

@@ThePurposefulPantry We never get too old to learn. Just like I love History and my Ancestry are a wonderful journey I'm on now. I love American History, don't care about dates like we had to learn in school. It's Allgeyer in the people and their lives. I've never canned meat or dried beans. That is something I'm checking out on KZbin. I've always been an Ingredient Canner in the past, When Hurricane Ike came through Loveland, Ohio on a Sunday afternoon in 2008. We were out of electricity for over a week. As my meat and frozen food thawed out I had to cook it. I sat up a kitchen outside my backdoor and went daily to the store for ice. If I had know how to can the meat it would have made my life so much easier then. I plan on having it already canned in my extended pantry. Canned food can be eaten right from the jar if need be. It's already cooked. Yes, i will still do ingredient canning. But there will be soups, stews etc. this year and I will can all year instead of stop canning at the end of the garden harvest. You guys have tought this old girl so many new skills.

[@Kari-zs1bz]

I just found your videos because I am getting a dehydrator and I came here to say thank you and that you are a dehydrating genius!

[@lizajane1007]

OMG I love your info on dehydrating! Thanks for doing so many great videos on this, as it's not something people talk vlog or blog about!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

There are quite a few channels who do it, but not many who do only this.

[@brendahone2509]

Thank you so much and may you have a wonderful Easter Sunday.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thank you too!

[@billscherer207]

Great tips. Thank you so much. My wife and I bought a dehydrator about a year or two ago, but really haven’t dug into it. I think these tips will help us get going.

[@hobocamp1072]

I am so happy to have found your channel! Thank you!

[@justinm2631]

Just getting started. Glad I stumbled upon this video. Very much appreciate the info!

[@carolmalko615]

You give such good information, Darcy. It's really appreciated.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandyclaus2729]

I sure do appreciate all of your videos on stuff I never knew I needed to know. Lol 😆 Your kindness is saving alot of headaches and heartaches. Thanks so much!!! ♡♡♡

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So nice of you

[@susannaschnell4147]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're so kind and sweet. You are very appreciated!

[@BN-fp7ic]

This is pure gold. Thank you so much!!

[@prepperinireland2240]

You are SO practical and helpful, many thanks from a grateful dehydrating newbie.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

Hi. I found your channel while looking around to get new ideas for backpacking meals. I've dabbled around with dehydrating and found your tips useful and right on point. I'm looking forward to looking through your other videos and learning more. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks! While I don't specialize in backpacking meals (if you haven't found Backpacking Chef - check him out), many of the basics I teach work well with what you need. Thanks for watching!

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

@@ThePurposefulPantry yeah, the Backpacking Chef is awesome. I figure that any extra tips here & there will be able to help me tweak some of my recipes. I'm a bit of a food snob so I'm always looking for ways to enjoy a good meal while out on the trail. I appreciate it!

[@kemfelix5505]

God Bless Your House for Helping Others. An Example for US All. Help someone else today and watch the world change.

[@donnabryson7145]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@BackcountryTreks]

Thank you for the tips! I’ve been enjoying making my own dehydrated meals for backpacking trips.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Have fun!

[@jannulik]

can you please provide the examples of your dehydrated meals ?

[@sundrop3911]

Very useful information. I'm new to dehydrating vegetables. Thank you for sharing, especially the info on conditioning. I bought a Cosori to accommodate the different temperature ranges for fruits, veggies, and herbs. My old dehydrator was only used for making jerky and only had a preset temp. I am now comfortable enough to try the veggies, but I'm still not quite sure sometimes if it's dried enough. But I guess that's where the conditioning comes in and why it's very important. Thank you again.

[@sallywall4385]

You hooked me. I am having so much fun. Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So glad!

[@cstuartphoto]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@1TsuNami]

This was a wonderful video! I gave up dehydrating out of frustration. Thank you. 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@marlesrowley4565]

Really happy to have found you. Didn't realize how little I knew about this. Thank you, l will be watching

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tylermcclanahan8645]

Wish i didnt desperately need this info. Glad you exist thank you

[@garygoldstein7815]

Excellent presentation. Wish more/all 'how to' videos were like this.

[@strwbryparfait3889]

This is my second season dehydrating. I’ve been very successful ‘going it alone’, but it was sure nice to hear you say that food can take longer to dehydrate than a guide might say! Great video; and I’ll be a new subscriber for more great encouragement, suggestions and ideas from you and this community. Thanks 😊

[@bittehiereinfugen7723]

Right, I also noticed that with the times and that made me very insecure as a beginner. I've never got along with the times given in any instructions; I also want my fruit and vegetables to be completely dry and not leathery because I want to store them longer. It usually takes up to 24 hours before everything seems dry enough to me, I test it every now and then and rearrange the trays.

[@MrBilld75]

The rule of thumb is the naturally wetter, the longer. Fruit leather and eggs take way longer than what jerky and veggies do (except tomatoes, they can take long, cause juicier).

[@ChristinaPoolie]

Last summer I tried to make fermented pickles. Loved the taste, hated the texture. I dehydrated the pickles and make pickle powder. It's my secret ingredient in so many things now!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jenerasmus1]

Wow! That's a brilliant idea!

[@kathynix6552]

For example?

[@ChristinaPoolie]

dips, salad dressing, soups, anywhere I think a little more salt and flavour is needed@@kathynix6552

[@fluorescentblack4336]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@queensoniah2056]

Great information! Thank you so much!!

[@AudreyEWrobel]

All great tips! I grow quite a few herbs and have for years now, and I either sun dry herbs, or do so passively inside of paper towels, sometimes after mostly dry putting them in paper bags to continue drying so I can label them. Another thing I do is then vacuum seal them once dry. You can use a coffee grinder to make them powered, too. Twine and cheesecloth are useful to drying things, too!

[@DJ-nh6wq]

New subscriber here. I’ve been canning most of my adult life. We recently downsized from the big family home to a small cottage sized home and space is limited. So I’m delving into dehydrating. Happy to have found your channel!

[@bigfamilyaffair]

OMG! I am so glad I came here after checking out dehydrators and what is the best to purchase. I have no experience whatsoever and I saw your video on my 'related searches' and it was so helpful. I can't wait to get started and am also grateful for the tips in the comment section. Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@MrsMarybiz]

Thanks for this video. You are Absolutely Right about the cutting glove for the mandolin slicer.

[@stephaniejean5983]

I just wanted to say thank you. I'm just learning dehydrating and storing and it was so very overwhelming until I found you. You are a breath of fresh air. I feel so much better about it then I was. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I am glad you have found it helpful!!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Lucky that I just found you. You are very knowledgeable! Definitely have subscribed! Ty

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Welcome!

[@monikah-ir3cl]

Hi I'm from CA. Im new to dehydrating. Doing a Lil research, your knowledge and experience are going to be helpful. I currently have Jerky in my dehydrator, I was glad to learn about the aftercare. Thanks much

[@Chris-fo8wp]

All outstanding tips!! Thank You!!