8 Food Dehydrating Tips Every Beginner Should Know!

[@gabbyofmilton]

78 year old man, been canning and dehydrating for 50 - 55 years and still love watching you.

[@allaboutmycats454]

That’s sweet❤😊

[@time2see192]

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[@tanyapayzant5261]

I’ve been looking for a “go to” person for dehydrating. I just found you!😀🇨🇦

[@jpaganeng]

You had me at “your dehydrating bff.” 😄

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

lol

[@maureenpalmquist08]

Im a newbie in dehydrating. As I write this I am using the dehydrating setting on my oven to dry apple slices. It's my first dehydrate and im a little surprised at how noisy it is. I like the way you presented this in layman's terms without any distracting music. Thank you.

[@lionheart830]

Thanks Darcy! This is wonderful advice for all of us, not just the newbies. Reminders are always welcome in our house!

[@wendyford2252]

I have just bought a dehydrator and have no idea how to use it but I am going to learn. I live alone and waste so much food because I can’t eat it in time. Eggs are often wasted. Now I will dehydrate and store in my storage foods. I found your channel and am looking forward to learning alongside your teaching. I also started gardening for the first time too. Who says you’re too old to learn ? Good way to use my time in retirement.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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[@fotoalive]

I'M 66 and just starting too! I think it is the right timing to learn this as food is getting $$ we want to make reserves too ,who knows what the future olds, seems we have just find the right channel♥to really learn well, I call that Gifts from above!🙏How lucky we are ! Happy learning!🇨🇦

[@tammyohlsson7966]

I love north of Houston. It’s so humid here, it takes me almost twice the recommended time to dry. Thought I was doing something wrong. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Blessings!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Yes I live in SW Louisiana only about an hour from Texas border. Humidity here is insane. So I totally understand.

[@selahrising]

I live on a small island and it’s so humid I thought I I had done something wrong or my dehydrator was broken when it took twice as long to

[@sherylhumberger5417]

Very informative. I had to learn this. Sometimes things have to dry 15 hours. Like you commented on I bought a 47.00 dehydrator and believe me it has paid for itself over and over. So I might have to let things in longer so what. It doesn't hurt anything. I had alot of peppers last year. I made 5 batches of relish. Made pepper soup, stuffed peppers and fried potatoes with peppers and onions. And anything else to use them. But I wouldn't do it any different now. Love it. No waste of food. Thanks for sharing. With I new this stuff but I learned.

[@happy2cya70]

Thanks so much! You are my very trusted go to dehydrating guru! God Bless!

[@suemoo22]

Hi, I just got my first dehydrator, I’m ready to learn how!❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You've come to the right place!

[@Tasty4339]

As someone whose new to dehydrating your tips are invaluable. Thank you so much!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@njagatlin]

You were the first content creator I came across about dehydration. I have come to trust your content and advice more than anyone’s. In regards to your first tip, it has been the most impactful to my success and motivation to dehydrate.

[@earleencadwell8373]

Your are my dehydrating BFF. Love watching your videos.

[@kbjerke]

Love that little hand held vacuum sealer!!! Thanks, Darcy!! ❤

[@DeborahHawkins-w7z]

I like you you are straightforward thank you so much

[@teeser2436]

Darcy your my go to gal when I have questions about dehydrating. I feel safe in your knowledge.❤️❤️

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Happy to help in any way I can!

[@patty9265]

Thanks for those tips for beginners.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hey - sometimes us oldies need some refreshing, too!

[@lcm0578]

Love you Darcy! You are such an inspiration. You give such clear, practical, honest advice! I greatly appreciate that you always answer questions very promptly! I am a newbie, you have given me so much confidence and such fabulous accurate advice. Thanks so much, God bless! Looking forward to the "Food Preservation Chat"! 😁😃😋

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

YAY! I hope everyone can make it - it's going to be great!!

[@Loraann54fi10]

I just found this channel, and I stopped on it because I thought for a second it was my best friend in the whole wide world of 35 years. Not only does Darcy look like her but sounds and acts the same. After watching some of the videos, I see she is just as wise and helpful too. I bought a dehydrator about five years ago. I messed around with it for a couple of weeks and then I bought a house that needed a lot of work so I put it on a shelf in the basement. One of sons was looking for something down there and reminded me I had a dehydrator, and if I wasn't ever going to use it, he would take it. I told him to bring it upstairs for me and I would get the stupid thing figured out. So, here I am trying to get this process figured out before my son kidnaps my dehydrator.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I hope you find some fun projects that you do love to do!!!

[@delene121]

She looks like a lovely friend of mine too named Jennifer. also wise and warm

[@Loraann54fi10]

@@delene121 Not Jennifer Anderson?

[@theamorales-mcclendon3690]

How informative; not too wordy, not too brief. My whole experience with your podcast was very enjoyable. Thank you so very much!

[@debbyloving2103]

I am 72 and have decided to start dehydrating. I found an old Ramco dehydrator, hope it works!! TY for video tips 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Good luck!! You can do it! Just know that's it's a one-temp machine, so herbs and strawberries and lemons/limes won't be as pretty as if you can turn the temp down. But you can do it!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Love any information from you Darcy. Learned from you for quite a few years now. Frozen mixed vegetables come from the store straight to my dehydrator.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Easiest project ever!

[@Zeddicus_Zorander]

Time is definitely relative. Dropping some life lessons with suggestions. You are a true gemstone. I can’t stop watching your videos. Thank you for being so well honest and sweet.

[@2Bcontinuallycurious]

Thanks for being my dehydrating BFF 🍎

[@jeankubicek]

Thank you, Darcy, for all the work you have done with dehydrating. You inspired me to do more with my preserving and have enjoyed the benefits over the past several years. Thank you!❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Wonderful!

[@PFavreau]

Down to earth, straight forward and simple advice, quite brilliant!

[@OkinuIshikawa]

I'm currently on a dehydrating rampage following your tips! Thank you so much, you are great explaining!! 🤩🤗

[@chedderburg]

Great information. Great video quality and composition. Great audio quality. Great editing, and timestamps. All around way better than most dehydrator videos from actual dehydrator manufactures. Thanks

[@spellfiregifts]

I love you so much. Thank you! Just started drying teas and herbs, and I feel very very solid after these tips. I would like this 10,000 times if I could!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You got this!

[@joanies6778]

Excellent tips! I am getting ready to make homemade dog treats and plan to dehydrate them to last longer. Also needed tips that apply to camping trips. I am buying one of those hand held sealers because that will come in handy for resealing foods during camping trips, too. Thank you.

[@Jerrycourtney]

I just barely got a (tiny) dehydrator as a birthday gift. My wife and I just found out we’re going to have a baby, so I’ve been trying to find some ‘healthy’ snacks for her. Thanks so much for all the videos! Easily the best info on dehydrators on KZbin

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Congrats!

[@sandyclaymon9789]

I would like to thank you for the information on dehydrating. You answered all the questions I would have and some I won't have thought of. I'm looking forward to start dehydrating with confidence. Thank you

[@traceytowner176]

I just got a dehydrator. What a fun rabbit hole to go down, but if I hadn’t found you as my first resource, I would have returned it. No instructions except how to clean and turn on. I picked an Ivation 6 shelf and I am hoping I made an okay decision for my first time. I have always wanted to learn to dehydrate. I am wondering if they cost a lot to operate from an electric bill standpoint. Thank you for being here on youtube to teach me! Best to you!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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[@marking-time-gardens]

Great tips and reminders! Appreciate all of your videos! Blessings on your day Kiddo!🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

[@BinfordMJ]

That timer is the first thing I learned when I started dehydrating a month ago. Some things go quick, others not so much. Thanks for the information.

[@pamskinner9490]

Wow Darcy! You are good! You're practical, easy to understand, andshare what we all really need to know! Thank you so much!!!

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Thank you, Darcy. You are my go-to for dehydrating.

[@lindahamilton3520]

Thanks Darcy. I've been watching for awhile. Great reminders.

[@CBReal1290]

THANK YOU! Such a Thorough Presentation... My confidence is regenerated!

[@MilenaPhillips]

I have been thinking about dehydrating for a couple of months now and I am so glat you are here to guide me through this. I think I am ready to buy my dehydrator! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can do it!

[@debibreul7820]

Thank you Darcy for sharing all your knowledge. Definitely my goto BFF for dehydrating.

[@jademarie7087]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! I'm new to dehydrating, and your videos are so informative. Thank you!! ❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelapollock7330]

Excellent information thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@debbiesykes5491]

Thank you for these tips and advice. I love to dehydrate foods for my pantry and for the easy way to use them.

[@wuichong]

Oh my goodness, your video is so to the point with very simple language with no fancy jargons. Truly appreciate of your simple sharing and advises, I am interested into dehydrating because I want to explore more possibility of my meal option during hiking and camping. Again thank you for your videos.

[@cher4705]

Good advice, thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@caronwilliams7882]

Great video! Thanks Darcy.

[@annaborg5662]

Thank you so much Darcy, you're so knowledgeable and love the way you explain things

[@2uhon]

Just found you and I’m hooked. Totally bingeing all your videos. Learning to dehydrate for my backpacking trips. Thanks so much!

[@JenB.188]

This is a great video. I remember finding your videos when I first started dehydrating and how I needed all of your tricks and tips.

[@The_amusing_Rae]

Yes! This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@TxSusieQ99]

Darcy, your videos have been so inspirational. You gave me confidence to get started. I even purchased a Cosori because it was so enjoyable. I still use my smaller dehydrator, too. You were the only one who spoke about conditioning. I am so very thankful I found your channel.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

And I'm thankful you're here, too!

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

Thank you for the tips!

[@robinhart1390]

Excellent video, thank you❣️

[@Efiltaolf]

Appreciate this video & all of the info provided! You really are the dehydrating bff!!

[@katmagfoto]

Wow! Thanks! These tips are awesome for beginners! You blew my mind with the jar vacuum sealer!🤯🤩

[@rhendasimon5382]

Thank you for all the tips.

[@rainlyte2003]

Hey Darcy… Okay, I need that portable vacuum sealer. Getting out the food saver to ‘reseal’ a jar is something I seldom do but should. This will definitely help. Thanks for the great tips. Be safe, Be prepared, Be Blessed

[@KaRenCrowe237]

I have just started dehydrating and recently found you and find your videos really helpful. Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm glad you have found it helpful! Let me know if you have questions!

[@KaRenCrowe237]

Will do!

[@blackrock5749]

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO! Thank you

[@ravenrespawns]

I'm just starting out and your first tip is bang on the mark just because of humidity. I live in England and we have high humidity throughout the year so I'm hoping to preserve food for winter from what I want to grow as well as canning

[@southwesthomestead1234]

Did 10 lbs of blood orange slices this week and they took a full 3 days to fully dry at 110 degree’s . Thank you for sharing your thoughts on O2 absorber’s. I have wasted so many before I fully understood how to keep them air sealed. I only use them in my five gallon buckets of food that I will not be using in the next 3-6 months. Lots of good information in this video!

[@thetinyshinylife]

Another fantastic video. Thank you from a newbie dehydrator 🥰

[@fairlymoon448]

This is so handy and useful! Ive always wanted to dry carrots and greens and tofu so i have a nice mixed packet ready for all my noodles! My airfryer has a dehydrator mode and i definitely want to try it

[@gingram110]

Thanks to you, I learned tip #1 a while ago. The dehydrator I bought during the pandemic was taking forever to dry things and I didn’t know why until you talked about wattage. Sure enough, my machine was very low wattage. I recently bought the Cosori you recommended and now the biggest problem is figuring out where to put it because it’s bigger. For now, it lives on the floor while I ponder what to do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Well if you're like me....put it on top of your clothes dryer ;)

[@iwikes]

I thought multiple time during the video - oh i love you :D so helpful for me as begginer! Going to watch more videos of your :) thank you so much for sharing you knowledge ❤️❤️❤️

[@tech-hqvip3290]

wow i love the way she explains things.

[@dianevessels2632]

Thank you I’m totally new to this. I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything to me. Good job!

[@oldwomanC6]

This is one of your best videos ever.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks!

[@heresmarky4010]

Thank you, Darcy

[@cps7915]

You're fantastic! So helpful and real. I appreciate it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buteercup4]

Just bought a dehydrator...looking to use excess produce from my Allotment garden. Thank you your video answered some of my questions ....can't wait to ger started

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marygallagher3428]

Great tips! BTW, I just saw that Discount Mylar Bags are carrying slow-acting Oxygen absorbers. So, if using those, you don't have to rush when packing your jars with the dehydrated foods, and it is much less likely that left-over Oxygen absorber will get "Used up" due to exposure to air before you can reseal the package they came in or transfer them to an airtight container.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for the info! I'm still not a fan - they are just fussier than anything I want to use. But those with mylar will have a great new tool!

[@sueelliott3206]

Thanks for sharing all of this wonderful information!

[@lindachandler2293]

Loved the 3 way live today.

[@georgiabelle3717]

I appreciate your comments about cooking and seasoning.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it helped!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I'm new to you Darcy. Caron wms told me about you. I'm wanting to learn to dehydrate. I'm binge watching your videos to learn. Ty.

[@laurieflores2758]

Thank you Hun 😊...

[@laurabox7919]

I bought myself my first dehydrator. It was a round, 5 try Cassouri, which I used for over a year. For Christmas, my gut gave me a large 10 tray, Cassouri. I haven't been able to use it yet because we are getting ready to move out of California to the middle of the USA. My favorite thing to do is buy cheap canned beans, rinse them, and then I have instant beans!! I'm going to tray pasta next, following your video!!! Thank you, Darcy!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Have fun!

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

You are so creative and have such good ideas!

[@6030jdr]

Just getting started! Great info, thank you

[@patwilliamson4701]

Very informative, thank you!

[@DutchAlaskagirl]

I have a flat nosed pair of pliers by my dehydrator. To test a piece after it’s cooled I put it between a piece of kitchen paper an squeeze. If nothing shows up on the paper - it’s dry

[@katrinaDS]

Amazing tips ❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

TY!

[@David_Williamson]

This is very useful thanks a lot

[@dojagi1461]

Thanks for the tips! Love them!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@janicenatale6188]

You’re the best ever thank you.

[@alta7777]

Thank you for sharing

[@reubenvalenzuela4294]

Great video. Great information.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@cherylrowling3339]

Good tips, thanks!

[@mackenzieshelleyleejohnsto9744]

Darcy thank you!!!

[@Isabel_fit]

Thank you! Last week I dehydrated rose hips and thought they were done since I dehydrated for 24 hours. Shoved them in a jar, placed them in a cabinet, and conditioned for a few days. Opened it today and found mold on the little stems 😅 whoops. Glad it was my first batch of picked rose hips that weren't fully ready lol

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Why did you stick them in the cabinet? Conditioning means to get them out and shake them around every day. And remember - it isn't about the time, it's whether things are done.

[@Isabel_fit]

@@ThePurposefulPantry yes i stored in cabinet but took them out for about 4 days to shake! But then after that point I forgot about them and they molded. Lesson learned.

[@Candy-nz1bh]

You can string rosehips on dental floss and hang them to dry, if you live where the humidity is very high it might not work so well, I have wood heat so I sometimes hang things near the wood stove 😊

[@glyterbugg]

Thank you so much

[@homesteadmccoy]

Excellent tips Darcy! My dehydrator doesn't have a timer on it so I don't understand why people take things out just because the "time"is up. It's dry when it's dry.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Because that's what the books say...and unfortunately, it rarely works for everyone that way.

[@mommakimmins5554]

This will help me oven dry my herbs so I can make home grown teas. Adding dried orange slices sounds like a great idea too

[@tamiboelter5491]

exactly the information I was needing!! Thank you! New sub...

[@MrK-ti5lt]

Great info! I'm subscribing now : ) Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks and welcome

[@ThomasM122333]

Thank you, Great advice.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I really liked your information and knowledge. I appreciate, you and what you offer. I got a dehydrator for Christmas and am new to it. I used to have a round one that I dried some stuff. I am excited to used my new one. I just subscribed and willl be perusing your Chanel!

[@fabricdragon]

thank you! shared to my friends!