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Comparing a batch of homemade freeze dried beef stew to Mountain House beef stew. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Making Beef Stew for Freeze Drying - Upcoming Batches 605, 606, 607, 608 https://youtu.be/vTsMTgzqSd0 Freeze Drying 50 More Batches - 35 lbs of Beef Stew - Batches 605, 606, 607, 608 https://youtu.be/MbGtzTnCUJ0 Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Freeze drying tomato slices for use in sandwiches or on burgers. I would not rehydrate these, I would just use them dry. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Rehydrating freeze dried beef stew from 2017 and adding some rehydrated peas from almost 6 years ago. This beef stew was from our batch 44, and the peas were from batch 4. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Using some of the strawberries we freeze dried 5+ years ago. What to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Freeze drying 35 lbs of Beef Stew in batches 605, 606, 607, 608 Freeze Drying 50 more Batches - 601 to 650 Batch 605 will need thickener when rehydrating because I forgot to add the Instant ClearJel during bagging. Making Beef Stew for Freeze Drying - Upcoming Batches 605, 606, 607, 608 https://youtu.be/vTsMTgzqSd0 Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Music: William Tell Overture by Rossini Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Making beef stew for freeze drying, (The freeze drying video - 35 lbs of Beef Stew https://youtu.be/MbGtzTnCUJ0 ) Yield: about 55 cups 4 1/2 pounds lean Beef, 3/8" cubes 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup flour Olive oil for browning beef (could cook the bacon first and use that fat) 2 cups tomato puree 4 Tablespoons real Beef Base 1 cup red wine, optional 12 cups beef stock 16 cups carrots, 3/8" cubes (5 LBS.= 2270 grams) 8 cups onion, 3/8" cubes (2 1/2 LBS.= 1130 grams) 3 tablespoons garlic minced 17 cups potatoes, 3/8" cubes - Yukon gold -7 to 8 LBS. (6 LBS = 2700 grams) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 each bay leaves, whole 7 cups green beans frozen, 1" pieces (2 LBS.) 8 tablespoons cornstarch, in 1 to 2 cups of beef broth for thickening salt and pepper, to taste 1. Cut beef into small pieces, 3/8" cubes, coat with soy sauce and flour and brown in olive oil in small batches. (works well on baking sheets in a 425°f oven for about 15 to 20 minutes) 8 oz bacon 1/2" pieces cook and drain 200 grams mushrooms - chopped fine add to the bacon and cook down 2. Add beef to pot with everything except green beans and cornstarch. 3. Simmer until vegetables are almost tender then add the cornstarch mixed with cold broth and simmer 5 minutes more. Take off heat and add the frozen green beans. 4. Salt and pepper to taste. This time: Second batch on 1-22-23 (Changes from regular batch) Used - 7 lbs of beef Used - Red potatoes Added - 8 oz bacon 1/2" pieces Added - 200 grams mushrooms - chopped fine Used - 14 1/2 cups beef broth Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top)

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Responding to some of the anti fat freeze drying comments. Some of the things said over and over are simply NOT true! Freeze dried food with fat in it (a lot of fat), can last for more than 30 YEARS!!! Start reading the labels on freeze dried food bags. (Stop washing your ground beef!) Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Scrambled Eggs with Bacon https://mountainhouse.com/collections/breakfasts/products/scrambled-eggs-with-bacon-pouch Ground Beef https://mountainhouse.com/collections/freeze-dried-meats/products/ground-beef-10-can Creamy Macaroni & Cheese https://mountainhouse.com/collections/vegetarian-meals/products/creamy-macaroni-cheese-pouch Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble https://mountainhouse.com/collections/vegetarian-meals/products/veggie-chorizo-breakfast-scramble-pouch Dried Whole Egg Powder https://augasonfarms.com/collections/eggs-dairy/products/dried-whole-egg-powder Freeze-Dried Beef (100% Real Meat) https://augasonfarms.com/collections/meats-proteins/products/freeze-dried-beef-100-real-meat Freeze Dried 1/3-lb Uncooked Hamburger Patties https://freezedrywholesalers.com/collections/raw-foods/products/freeze-dried-hamburger-patties There are plenty of scientific and industry papers out there about food rancidity, and I've found them to be very interesting and informative; Chemists define roughly two ways a product can turn rancid: (Super simplified) 1. Oxidative rancidity: Reaction involves oxygen 2. Hydrolytic rancidity: Reaction involves water (The main mechanisms for it to go rancid involve water and/or oxygen, (and light) and we remove them all) Rancidity of Food: Introduction, Types, Factors and Prevention of Rancidity | Food Chemistry | Biotechnology https://www.biotechnologynotes.com/food-biotechnology/food-chemistry/rancidity-of-food-introduction-types-factors-and-prevention-of-rancidity-food-chemistry-biotechnology/14100 Food spoilage – Rancidity and food chemistry. September 14, 2017 Storing Food - chemical reactions, fats, food enzymes, preservation https://foodcrumbles.com/food-spoilage-rancidity-and-food-chemistry/ Prevention of Hydrolytic and Oxidative Rancidityand Nutrient Losses in Rice Bran During Storage https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7859&context=gradschool_disstheses Rancidity https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/rancidity Functions of Rosemary Extract in food and its labeling. https://www.nutexa.com/en/2017/11/16/functions-rosemary-extract-food-labeling/ Use of rosemary extracts as a food additive https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2008.721 Water Activity (aw) in Foods https://safefood360.com/wp-content/uploads/Water_Activity_In_Foods.pdf Books: Freeze-Drying of Pharmaceutical and Food Products ISBN-13 : 978-0081014646 (I don't have this one yet - haven't seen a good price yet) Foods and Food Production Encyclopedia ISBN-13 : 978-1468485134 (got the paperback set for a great price) Remember, I'm just another idiot on the internet. Don't listen to me. I could be wrong. Research. The #1 joke at our house is "But, I saw it on the internet!" Consider looking at what commercial companies are doing. That's where I look to for guidance. If they can do it, we probably can too. (with method adjustments) Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Someone asked, so here it is. With my older machine (2017) the set time/date button is on the main screen. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return!

Thermometers are NOT required for freeze drying. Cutting and bending the stainless rods for prefreezing in the blocks of food. The rods are then removed and replaced with thermometers before freeze drying. I god into a bit of how and why I use thermometers during freeze drying. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm We got our stainless steel rods from Amazon 4mm x 300mm 304 Stainless Steel Rod https://amzn.to/3FaRkBp (Amazon affiliate link in the description :) They claim it's 304 Stainless Steel, often referred to as "food-grade" but I have no way to prove it Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx • 4mm x 300mm 304 Stainless Steel Rod https://amzn.to/3FaRkBp ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

But, the MACHINE said it was DRY! Why isn't it? (Never trust a machine that's easy to fool!) Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Freeze Drying 50 more Batches - 601 to 650 Freeze drying batch 604 - 4 lbs of rice cooked with chicken broth and 5 lbs of shredded Costco rotisserie chicken with taco seasoning. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Freeze Drying 50 more Batches - 601 to 650 - Batch 602 and 603 boneless, skinless chicken breast. We bought a 40 lb box of chicken at Chef"store and we shared 10 lbs of it with my sister. We cooked our 30 lbs in the oven and then freeze dried it. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Freeze Drying 50 more Batches - 601 to 650 - Batch 601 - A mixed batch, Mac & Cheese Rice Refried Beans Cilantro Lime Pulled Pork Crushed Tomatoes. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • 4mm x 300mm 304 Stainless Steel Rod https://amzn.to/3FaRkBp • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

This is batch 600 of the - Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600 Freeze drying 20 lbs of frozen corn in two batches at the same time; 10 lbs for batch 600 in my 2017 Harvest Right and 10 lbs for batch 21 in my sister's 2022 Harvest Right. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Music: Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #HarvestRightLove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

A couple of viewers had asked about replacement seal strips for heat sealers. I bought a set from Amazon and I try one out for fit and function on my sister's heat sealer. Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Music: Assembling by Asher Fulero ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • 5-mm Heat Seal Strips https://amzn.to/3YtsSSs • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #HarvestRightLove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Starting the prep for two more freeze drying batches. They should end up being batches 617 & 618, give or take a few. 😁 Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Batches 598 & 4 - Part 2 Freeze drying 2 batches of apples in 2 freeze dryers. This was batch 4 in my sister's Harvest Right and batch 598 in my machine. Link to Part 1 of this video. Freeze Drying - The Next 50 Batches - 2 Batches of Apples in 2 Machines - Batches 598 & 4 https://youtu.be/m4zkNO260GA Link to the video of the failure of her heat sealer: New Sealer vs Old Sealer (or Sealer Failure to Function) https://youtu.be/oDnaGpdMZuw Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #harvestrightlove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Batch 598 & 4 Freeze Drying Apples my Machine and Sister's Machine Part 1 Freeze drying 2 batches of apples in 2 freeze dryers. This was batch 4 in my sister's Harvest Right and batch 598 in my machine. Also, I touch on an issue we had with my sister's machine vacuum hose. Freeze Drying - The Next 50 Batches - 2 Batches of Apples in 2 Machines - Batches 598 & 4 - Part 2 https://youtu.be/0-e8o98Pzdk Video of the box of Granny Smith Apples - Freeze Drying Your First 500 lbs of Food - Batch 9 - Apples, Frozen, Granny Smith https://youtu.be/HShE_KexX90 Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #harvestrightlove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Was asked to freeze dry candy for sharing. Freeze Drying - The Next 50 Batches - Batch 590, 591, 592, 594, 595 Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying 5 batches of candy: Marshmallows Skittles Sour Skittles Gummy Bears (3 brands) Gummy Worms Gummy Fruit Sunkist Fruit Gems Laffy Taffy Caramel Apple Pops Werther's Chewy Werther's Soft Caramels Salt Water Taffy SweeTarts Chewy Sour Patch Kids Rip Rolls Bit-O-Honey Mamba Starburst Mike and Ike Music: Far Behind by Silent Partner Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing 3 per page Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing I recently started using a worksheet with only 2 form per page instead of 3, so I could have more room for notes. This is where you can find the 2 per sheet one: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14_1KDR7-eEv_h9EdwJcHb2Dex5MuhnxlDV24qPR7H6c/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #harvestrightlove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: https://amzn.to/33NTPtt • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Silicone Square Cake Pan - Set of 2 https://amzn.to/2YvAp6L • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Tree Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top)

Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600 Freeze drying 6 batches of apples 586 - 589, 593, 596 Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #harvestrightlove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

New tomato batch coming up at batch 609. Checking our last bag of freeze dried sliced tomatoes. They were from 2018. We're getting ready to freeze dry a bunch more and wanted to see how the old ones had held up. They were fine, except they were stuck together because of the way we had put the on the freeze dry trays and the way we bagged them. Still delicious! Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #harvestrightlove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Rehydrating a bag of Mixed Vegetables after the video showing freeze drying a batch of the mixed vegetables: Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - Batch 585, Mixed Vegetables - Every Little Detail https://youtu.be/lpa3db5al20 Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #harvestrightlove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Batch 585, Mixed Vegetables The goal of the video during this batch is to try to show every little detail of the process, even if they seen obvious, (and/or boring) so steps don't get left out or are not known. This is another batch for my sister; it was still a bit before she got her own machine. Link to a video showing the rehydrating of a bag of Mixed Vegetables: Rehydrating Freeze Dried Mixed Vegetables From 2019 after Batch 585 https://youtu.be/NM-APeA1b7c Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #HarvestRightLove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/

Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600 Freeze dryer batches 583 and 584 for my sister. These batches are bags of frozen peas and frozen corn. (This was still from before she got her own machine) Starting at about 34:28 rehydrating a 5 year old bag of peas and a 3 year old bag of corn. For just the rehydration video: Rehydrating Freeze Dried - 5 Year Old Peas & 3 Year Old Corn https://youtu.be/bnMiH4aCFWA Want to support this channel? Buy me a coffee :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DanZm Freeze Drying The Next 50 Batches - 551 to 600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SeVFOmCqhu75fg96E9lAjUXsK9zJotiZ_HKhzQ0dAXA/edit?usp=sharing Batch worksheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13DCB2hXo9_ZYrhIUicLk2IrEaQGszwbaJTcEH8wJxk4/edit?usp=sharing Before buying a freeze dryer perhaps research to find out more about the downside of the machine; some people have problems with their machine and it's big and heavy and hard to return! #HarvestRightLove When trying to decide what to freeze dry you can start by asking why. Start by asking yourself this question. Why are you freeze drying food? Knowing this should help you decide what you should freeze dry first. I'm freeze drying because: Just to freeze dry leftovers? You want to make your own food for camping/backpacking? For if/when the SHTF? For a short term emergency? You have your own garden and want to freeze dry the food? You love Costco but don't have a family of 6? You are good at finding the food sales but only have 1 freezer? When you cook homemade chili just for yourself you make 10 gallons? Because you have 3 full freezers and are worried about power outages? If I knew then what I know now, I would have freeze dried things in a different order. Or maybe not, because I started freeze drying because we had 3 full freezers, I was thinking of getting another one, and I decided I should buy a walk-in freezer instead. I started looking into walk-ins and realized they were expensive to buy (even used ones) AND expensive to own and operate. Then I found out Harvest Right was making home sized freeze dryers. One of my first thoughts was "I like Mountain House!" I have used their food for backpacking almost 45 years and we even kept some in our travel trailer, for just in case. Freeze dried food will stay fresh for many years and be ready and waiting when you need it. We do videos showing how we are using our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer to freeze dry food for long term storage. (We have the medium size machine that we got in August of 2017) We talk about how to load and unload the freeze dryer, how to know if the food is dry, is it better to freeze dry raw food or cooked food, and do a few taste tests. Freeze dried food is also great for prepping or just for camping and snacking! AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying a freeze dryer, please consider supporting us by purchasing through our link. It helps us and costs you nothing! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/995.html We have the medium freeze dryer with the original vacuum pump. ─────────────── Amazon affiliate links to some of the things we have been using; it helps us and costs you nothing. • Escali Primo Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/3r8VqRe • Etekcity Kitchen Scale11lb/5kg https://amzn.to/3K3ajhY • Power meter https://amzn.to/3s4RVOr • This is the scoop I "adjusted" (see video) for bagging https://amzn.to/3pdTB4J​ • Teflon Tape for Impulse Sealers https://amzn.to/3pt2nMd​ • Dial Thermometer -40 to 120 F 1-Inch https://amzn.to/3NElaja • Parchment paper - We usually get our at Costco, but they also have it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3owy5qC or https://amzn.to/3Cw1WXL​ • Corrugated Plastic Sheets we use in our freezer https://amzn.to/2YqAM2A​ • Drill Bit 5/32" x 10" Extra Length https://amzn.to/3tEOvRx ─────────────── We are participants in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the 7 x 7 pans try the Dollar Store, that's where we got ours. (They were labeled 8 x 8 because they measure the top) We have been getting our Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers for PackFreshUSA.com and have been happy with the products and service we have received from them. --They are not a sponsor, we just like their stuff. Mylar bags: https://packfreshusa.com/shop/seal-top-gusset-mylar-bags-sets/