Yes I do this all the time it saves room in my pantry. I look for large cans at a cheaper price I got 19 number 10 cans of carrots, green beans, sliced potatoes, corn all for a 1.00 each . So they all went in the dehydrator took up a quarter of the room than it would if I left them in the number 10 cans and there’s no way if I open the number to 10 can that three of us could’ve ate that at one time or even over the course of a week so it was better to dehydrate . 😃 but there was no way I was going to pass up that price lol.
I'll try and find it again, but buried in the FDA's website is an article that states very clearly that if stored properly (cool, dark place), canned foods can last indefinitely. Blew my mind, but once I thought about it, made sense. The food industry would lose a lot of revenue if we didn't have to buy as much if we knew our supplies lasted longer than what they are telling us.
You have opened a whole new dimension to my preparedness with dehydrating. I have loads of canned veggies taking up so much space and now I know how to take care of that. I would love to see a video with you making recipes so I know what to do with all the powder and dried veggies I have. Thanks Darcy you are my inspiration. I also ordered a magnet and a sticker! Woo hoo
This made me think that this would be a good thing to use dented & marked down cans. You aren't supposed to keep them for long just in case. I'll have to give this a try to make powder. Thanks for the ideas.
@@grlnexdoorable From the USDA website: "If a can containing food has a small dent, but is otherwise in good shape, the food should be safe to eat. Discard deeply dented cans. A deep dent is one that you can lay your finger into. Deep dents often have sharp points. A sharp dent on either the top or side seam can damage the seam and allow bacteria to enter the can. Discard any can with a deep dent on any seam." I can't find anything regarding the FDA imposing fines for selling dented cans. Their website has guidelines for consumers regarding dented can safety...the obvious stuff: don't use bulging or leaking cans. My local chain grocery store includes dented cans in the clearance section of the store. Can you provide a source website/page that confirms the imposed fine that you mentioned?
@@jaytee2642 I used to want to make dog biscuits for a business. You are required to take a state mandated class called, "Better Process Controls". I learned ot in a lecture.
My friends call me the vegetable smuggler; LoL; my late husband had no clue what he was eating. But my friends and children knew, they thought it was hilarious
When the cans approach the Best Buy date, I rotate them out, process in the freeze drier and turn it into powder. Same for all fruit and vegetables. The powder becomes baby food, or an addition to bread, pasta or soups. Have been buying #10 cans instead of the smaller cans.
I take the chunks of pickled beets and dehydrate. They make beet gummy’s. This is what I take my Dad I. The nursing home. So it’s shelf stable for him. He will gobble them up when he won’t touch anything e.
I bought frozen mixed veggies , dehydrated them. Didn’t use them so I powdered them. I now have a gallon of veggie powder to use in recipes. It’s great . I just bought beet powder. I saw this too late but now I know. I need that magnet
i have been dehydrating for camping and then make meals to put together and vacuum seal until i need them and place a moisture absorber in each one for extra safety any with meat ill freeze until i go out camping, hunting etc.
I’m so happy that I cry, I live in Japan here fresh fruit and vegetable is expensive I feel bad something because of my kids but with this idea I can do it
I really don't like the flavor or texture of canned veggies, but I've accumulated cans from the food pantry. I don't want to waste them, so I dried them in my Nesco Snackmater. Got rid if about ten cans, and now I have a veggie powder composed of green beans, peas, carrots, potatoes and corn. I just put the first spoonful into mt tomato sauce. Here goes! Thank you for all you do!
Most of my dehydrated veggies are from fresh or frozen, but one veggie I simply prefer the taste of canned over frozen, is peas (of course fresh is preferred but I don't have a garden). I may be in the minority for that but that is just my taste buds. I even prefer the dehydrated canned peas over the dehydrated frozen as well. Go figure that one! lol I get them in the #10 cans and then dehydrate from that. So convenient for me!
I found that canned or dried mushrooms in some dishes taste better than fresh ones, so I can understand that you prefer the canned peas. The fresh / frozen ones have a slight chlorophyll / grass taste to them you probably don’t like.
I have dehydrated well rinsed canned peaches and pineapple. It turned out pretty good. I think this is an especially good option for pineapple that is a bit past it's expiration date. With peaches it is a great option for dealing with a number 10 can.
Fruit are definitely a different thing! I love canned pineapple more than fresh once dehydrated. There's something about how the fibers have been broken down that make it a better texture for me.
Dehydrated pineapple is the best. I used to make it all the time to take with us camping, on road trips or just as a snack for a day outing. Plus there is no sugar or whatever it is that they usually coat dried pineapple in when you buy it, which is way too sweet. I always buy it packed in juice.
I dehydrated canned vegetables yesterday that were close or just past the best buy dates. I thought I could use for dehydrated soup mixes or powder to add extra nutrition to dishes, breads, etc. Then I found your video today! I was cleaning and reorganizing my pantry and found numerous cans that I needed to use. I always put last in, in the back but since it's just me sometimes I can't eat it up fast enough. I'm older so it's difficult to see those tiny dates, I had to get a magnifier out for some bottle pasta sauces, etc. so I marked the best buy dates large with a black sharpie so I can see it at a glance and be aware what needs used now.
Thank you for explaining the dates on the cans! Unfortunately though, it made me cry. Last night, I emptied a pile of food from outdated cans down the garbage disposal 😭. Live and learn ❤️👍🏼
Your garbage disposal is not for putting large quantities of things. Please look it up. That is how you clog your pipes ect. Have a great day and good luck.
I just dehydrated a 10 lb bag of russet potatoes and a 6 lb bag of carrots. After peeling, cubing, blanching, and then dehydrating I came out with 7 cups of dehydrated potatoes and 2 cups of dehydrated carrots. I also like to dehydrate frozen foods as they have already been peeled, chopped and blanched and it's a great time saver. However I never considered dehydrating canned foods. Thanks for the video! You've opened my eyes to something new. Much appreciated. :)
I have some store bought canned goods - that I never use because, well, I don't. Yes, the recommendation dates are to make money, so as long as the top isn't bulged they're technically fine. However, I love this idea because when you "need" to use those mylar packaged soups, you could just add some veggie powder to flavor & thicken. Thanks!
Thanks for all you do. I’m trying to eat more vegetables and I’m excited to dehydrate more of them. I’m currently drying canned petite diced tomatoes and canned mushroom to add to my scrambled eggs. I used dehydrated frozen peppers and onions today and it was great. That way I can use what I need without opening a bunch of cans. You are a true inspiration.
I really appreciate your full explanation of conditioning... before and after powdering. I've watched a number of videos on the topic of creating powders, but you were the first to talk about conditioning at all. I have been dehydrating eggs from the grocery store while they are still available and within a reasonable price. I've been shaking the powder, just because eggs still have an oily shine to them, even after dehydrating. I was going to can them tonight, but then saw how you condition the powder itself. I'll have to wait a couple more days until I can do that. Then I'll vacuum seal the jars. I'm glad CZcams suggested your video. Thanks for quality content.
The eggs unless they were fully cooked are not safe to be dehydrated - and the oily sheen is because they are full of fat. So they really should be stored in the freezer for best results.
@@ThePurposefulPantry I’m confused I see a lot people on CZcams doing eggs and they are saying just to seal in a jar. And put in pantry will be good for years and doing it raw and not cooking them before hand.
I use cotton cloths made to fit my trays. The cotton also draws out moisture. Spread the onion pepper mix as thin as possible. Do not have humped up areas. I dehydrated quite a lot of this. Sometimes I broke pieces apart before finished dehydrating. Make sure you dehydrate fully. God bless.
Yes. I'm new. On a budget. But I've been prepared a day before dehydrating. I chop etc. & place on pizza tins & cover with a porous silicone mat. I'm phx.az with limited space. And put a multi purpose air fryer is outside on patio. So far everything is going well. Best luck.
Thanks for sharing this . My beets didn't produce this year because of all the rain and I usually dehydrated and powder for capsules. So I'll be doing this.
I wish I would have known this trick after dehydrating my vegetables I thought they were dehydrated all the way and I had him in a jar sealed and about 6 months later I went to use it and there was mold in the bottom so I had to throw it away, and going forward I learned from you today that I should have put it in the oven, Thank you for sharing your information.
Thanks for the ideas. The veggie powder can be put into savory type breads 🍞. I've used dehydrated canned beans for added nutrition (it doesn't take much: 1/4 cup per loaf).
Awesome idea, I’m moving onto a small yacht and was wondering how to store canned goods (which are very weighty and bulky). I have a small dehydrator shall give it a go 😍
It's the same as dehydrating cooked veggies which I alread do. Just never thought about cans. I love dehydratet cooked veggies because I'm a single person household. Nothing goes off, nothing has to be tossed and I can use just as much as I actually need
I am so glad I watched this when I did! I totally didn't realize I should condition before making powder. (Seems obvious now.) I have some beets that just finished and I was going to powder them. Now I will wait. Thankfully my greens and mushrooms were fully dry so they didn't mess up when I made powder.
Our parrot shuns chopped raw veg, so we dehydrate banana, sweet potato and frozen/canned veg, make a powder from that and sprinkle a couple of teaspoons of it over a tablespoon of liquid egg white in a small prep bowl, microwave it at 20% power for 60 seconds and he chows it down for a healthy birdy breakfast. Spoiled bird? You betcha!
Honestly this would be a great idea if you are someone who goes to the food bank pantry they always give so much cans out each month per family. Hands are quite heavy and take a lot of space. Also canned goods can go bad quickly do to bad storage of them. Personally I do not open much canned goods each week. The main cans that I do open are tuna. I honestly prefer fresh vegetables and fruits or frozen vegetables and fruits. But in a emergency situation can goods work out very well but dehydrated food last longer and does not need refrigeration. And if you have cans that will go bad very soon this would be a great way to preserve that food in the can . Make sure to drainage can and rinse the vegetables or the fruit out with water. Do not over dehydrate your vegetables or your fruits or they will be hard as rocks. And also they will shrink to nothing. With all the disasters and the food shortages in many places be prepared to store your food as well as your water and your medical supplies for emergency purposes we all know that it is coming up soon. Also it is a good idea to buy some vegetable and fruit seeds so that you can grow your own goods. God bless America and each and every person in this world and God bless the poor animals around the world who are also suffering.
Tip at 18 minutes...great last step! Actually the last 5 minutes was a plethora of info I might not have considered when rehydrating cooked -vs- raw items!! Thank you SO much! Just subscribed!!!
I love making my own veggie powder . The stuff in the store is to expensive these days I'm glad I got into dehydrating. Great chat hun hope you have a blessed weekend and Happy Halloween 🎃
This preserving stuff is addictive. You start with simple freezing ( the gateway drug) then you find this channel and just have to get a dehydrator. (Tomato powder is the best!) now I have tried canning this week. Pretty annoyed that I have a glass top stove so I can’t use a pressure canner. Dehydrating canned goods is pretty cool though
Thank you for this information. I'm new to dehydration and stumbled across your video. I still haven't even bought my dehydrator yet. Next pay day can't come quick enough. All the best from Oz.🐨🦘
Great Video! New ways to beef up our pantry. I have done a lot of dehydrating this year. I love love love the cosori. It just seems to be easier, but I started with Presto stackable..Thank you!!!
My plan is to dehydrate canned veggies and put them in single, smaller jars. Once I've conditioned, I know how much is in each jar and then layer them into one, layered jar for soups. This way they'll be pre-measured. What do you think? Thanks for sharing another great video. :)
Oh Wow! I'm sorry I keep saying "Oh Wow" in your comments but Seriously! I have a recipe that I wanted to try but I didn't want to spend the extra money on fancy Beet Powder at inflated prices. It never occurred to me that I could just buy a can of beets for a dollar or so, dry them, and have just enough powder for the recipe. I am realy enjoying your channel. Since I found you this evening, I have started up a tray of sliced onions, some roma tomatoes I was gifted and finishing up some sliced frozen zucchini I was given but doesnt' taste so good once it is thawed and cooked. I started with some shredded carrots, and I've been eyeballing the cranberries that just appeared in the store. Last year I made my own sweetened dried cranberries. I dunno if you have a video about it,( You probably do) but I wanted to share what I did. I bought a bunch of bags of fresh cranberries. I sorted them by size, big ones I will slice in half and small ones I will chop. I keep a large bowl of water nearby and listen to music or watch a show while I slice the large berries in half and drop them into the bowl of water. When I am done, I agitate the water a bit and then I scoop out the halved berries with a small strainer. What I end up with are half berries where most of the seeds have washed out and settled to the bottom of the bowl of water. I end up with less of a chewy seedy end product that way. With the small berries I do similarly except I roughly chopped them in the food processor and then dumped it all into a bowl of water, agitated it and let it settle, then scooped , or poured off, the flesh from the surface while the seeds settled. I then make a syrup on the stove with my sweetener of choice, I use allulose for low sugar cranberries, and pour the syrup over my berrie halves, cover them and leave it to rest overnight. After that I strain them and put the cranberries on parchment paper to dry, turning them over half way. If I take the time to make sure they are bowl-up, I don't even hve to turn them. The chopped berreis I just dry unsweetened and put into a jar to add to recipes, I like to add it to yogurt and let it rehydrate while I finish chores and then have a nice rewarding snack with chewy cranberry bits. . I hadn't thought to powder it once it's dry, but I might try that this year.
Thank heavens you're showing how to condition jars of dehydrated food. I didn't know or heard about a few years ago. Sadly I had to toss several jars. Looking forward to the next video. Peace.
I know that this is not relevant to this video but it's the only way I know how to get to you. Do you have a recipe to make a pumpkin pie in a jar using only powdered ingredients. I have learned so much from you that now I have even dehydrated pumpkin, imagine, and would like to give my 4 80 + year old sister one of these for Christmas. Thank you so very much.
My work buddy is GIVING me a dehydrator today!!! She is helping someone clean their house for a big move and thiught of me (there's yarn too but I digress !) So thankful for your videos! Questiin: could you make chx, beef or tomato broth powder in the dehydrator?? Never used one before so wasnt sure. Ty!
Thank you for this, very informative. Are there any advantages/disadvantages of dehydrating canned versus frozen vegetables? Thank you for offering free shipping with the magnet. I would have gladly paid a couple dollars for shipping.
Frozen is best - more nutrients, better quality. This is just an issue of convenience, moving stock out, and for those who might live in a food dessert and canned is their only way to get things easily.
CRAZY IDEA but it worked: I dehydrated cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups. The 'brittle' melts in your mouth and is easy to powder if wanted. :D
I recently opened canned veg and beans that were expired the longest one was 11/2 yrs .some were gross ,some looked alright but wouldn't eat them lol .
I have a question. Someone has just given me about 20 boxes of hamburger helper I have separated noodles and put in Mylan bags but what do I do with sauce pack's do I have to open them and put in Mason jars or will they keep as is.
Having ready to go dried vegetables for use in soups and stews is a great idea. I will be doing this one soon. Thank you for the information and tips. I may have missed it but what do you use the powder for if you do that with them?
I just got my dehydrator a few days ago. I'm planning on using frozen veggies. Do you thaw them 1st or just put them on the trays straight from the freezer? Ty🙏🏻 Also, can you use parchment paper so the veggies don't fall through?
Don't pitch all the liquid in the cans! Start saving those juices for adding to a pot of "catch as you can" soup. When you get enough of this leftover stuff, you can make a meal or stretch a dish if surprise guests show up closer to mealtime. Start a freezer container to put little labelled baggies into until you have enough to cook something.
They may be good for a lifetime, but few will hold up to texture quality over that time. And this isn't a suggestion that you need to do it, but an option for those that want to do it.
How would you prepare it for your cottage pie , showing how you use it from this jar? Do you have a video I might have missed where you show from dehydrator to rehydrate and cook? Anyways love your channel and videos. Also can you give me a link to your large stainless steel . Also why didn’t you put the mixture back in your dehydrator after you finished to dry them more instead of the order. Sending love from Florida.❤️
I'm not sure what you mean by putting them back inside the dehydrator - you mean the powder? If find the oven is faster, less messy ,and lets me do it the way I need to (because they dehydrator usually has another batch of something going in. The link for the dehydrator is in the description box always, and there is al ink to the video I used the cottage pie in the description box, too :) Dehydrator>> sl.vesync.com/Bq7trp Use code TPP15 to get 15% off of it and any other accessories for the machine. If you prefer to purchase from Amazon instead of the manufacturer: amzn.to/3bZmYDo These are both affiliate links.
I think I did mention that the texture here isn't as good if you're trying to eat it alone or as a main ingredient, but incorporated into other things that are hearty, and this is a small part, they are fine.
The veg last years in the can past the best by date. Dehydrating doesn't extend it beyond what it was already available - just makes it more compact to store and available for other uses.
I am new new to dehydrating. As in I've dehydrated 1 batch of fruits. New. How long do dehydrated fruits and veggies last? Do you need to vacuum seal or use oxygen absorbers? Does powdering it make it last longer because you are able to remove more moisture?
I've done a whole series on all the questions you just asked : ) If you don't to watch the videos, I have the short version here: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/dehydrating-faq/
Good to know on dates, is it similar for baking mixes? Not drying but good past date? This reminds me I need to take a look and rotate/use up pantry items.
Baking mixes are different because flours go rancid - and those dates are a little more true of this is the best time, and if you get some extension, great, but usually no where near a year.
When I was a kid, there was no sell-by date. When it was new, Grandma said: What nonsense. See, smell, taste. That's how I still do it today, more than 50 years later.Of course you have to be careful with certain things or even in midsummer, we all want to stay healthy but common sense doesn't hurt. And learn something ^^.dosen kaufe ich nicht gern eher tiefkühl aber das ist zu wäßrig.in unseren stadtbezirk gibt es auch keinen wochenmarkt.mir bleibt nur der supermarkt.
I needed this info so thanks a lot. I feel better about it now. One thing bugs me tho. Is there any use for the liquids going down the drain? Just seems to be a waste..God bless you.
Hi Darci. I have a question for you. Trying to reduce number of cans in my pantry. I dehydrated some cans of potatoes but they turned brown. Is that normal??? They are a few years past the best by date. They were forgotten about.
I recently purchased canned diced potatoes, I never buy these but I thought I'd save some time cutting but on delivery, the 3 cans arrived dented I was going to return them but Walmart said I didn't need to, so what are your thoughts on dented cans storage or dry?
Food handling safety says never use dented or expanded cans. But you have to determine if that dent is something you want to risk. Most of the time, I use them - but that's my choice in my home.
I love how you get straight to the point some people drag things out so long I put it on fast forward
same
Me too.
@@grlnexdoorable ¹¹¹111¹+
Agree
Abso-freggin-lutely agree!!
Yes I do this all the time it saves room in my pantry. I look for large cans at a cheaper price I got 19 number 10 cans of carrots, green beans, sliced potatoes, corn all for a 1.00 each . So they all went in the dehydrator took up a quarter of the room than it would if I left them in the number 10 cans and there’s no way if I open the number to 10 can that three of us could’ve ate that at one time or even over the course of a week so it was better to dehydrate . 😃 but there was no way I was going to pass up that price lol.
Yep - great deal!
Wow! Great price.
Wow! Great Prices!! Any name brand store we know?
This is what I’m going to do. Got a great price on #10 cans of corn ❤
I'll try and find it again, but buried in the FDA's website is an article that states very clearly that if stored properly (cool, dark place), canned foods can last indefinitely. Blew my mind, but once I thought about it, made sense. The food industry would lose a lot of revenue if we didn't have to buy as much if we knew our supplies lasted longer than what they are telling us.
They may last, but they texture, taste and nutrients don't. That's the issue. While it may not be 'bad' per se, it might not taste good ;)
True
You have opened a whole new dimension to my preparedness with dehydrating. I have loads of canned veggies taking up so much space and now I know how to take care of that. I would love to see a video with you making recipes so I know what to do with all the powder and dried veggies I have. Thanks Darcy you are my inspiration. I also ordered a magnet and a sticker! Woo hoo
There are a few here on the channel already! Check out the playlist on my channel.
Me too! I’m out of space and grocery shelves are looking a little bare again. This is a great option and I just upgraded my dehydrator, 🙂
With dehydrated food make sure you have plenty of water.
This made me think that this would be a good thing to use dented & marked down cans. You aren't supposed to keep them for long just in case. I'll have to give this a try to make powder. Thanks for the ideas.
FDA says dented cans are not safe to eat from. The fine for a store carrying a dented can it $10,000.00us per can.
Do not use dented cans! You could get botulism and get sick, and possibly die.
@@grlnexdoorable
From the USDA website:
"If a can containing food has a small dent, but is otherwise in good shape, the food should be safe to eat. Discard deeply dented cans. A deep dent is one that you can lay your finger into. Deep dents often have sharp points. A sharp dent on either the top or side seam can damage the seam and allow bacteria to enter the can. Discard any can with a deep dent on any seam."
I can't find anything regarding the FDA imposing fines for selling dented cans.
Their website has guidelines for consumers regarding dented can safety...the obvious stuff: don't use bulging or leaking cans.
My local chain grocery store includes dented cans in the clearance section of the store.
Can you provide a source website/page that confirms the imposed fine that you mentioned?
@@jaytee2642 I used to want to make dog biscuits for a business. You are required to take a state mandated class called, "Better Process Controls". I learned ot in a lecture.
@@grlnexdoorable I've never been in a store that didn't have any dented cans. Maybe a state law?
I also add the dehydrated vegie powder to the chicken mash and both homemade and canned dog food.
Doing a heap of sweetcorn at the moment. Darcy thanks a lot for the tip of powdering veg, my grandkids don’t know half of what they’re eating👏👍🏻🌟💐🇬🇧
My friends call me the vegetable smuggler; LoL; my late husband had no clue what he was eating. But my friends and children knew, they thought it was hilarious
When the cans approach the Best Buy date, I rotate them out, process in the freeze drier and turn it into powder. Same for all fruit and vegetables. The powder becomes baby food, or an addition to bread, pasta or soups. Have been buying #10 cans instead of the smaller cans.
I take the chunks of pickled beets and dehydrate.
They make beet gummy’s.
This is what I take my Dad I. The nursing home.
So it’s shelf stable for him.
He will gobble them up when he won’t touch anything e.
I bought frozen mixed veggies , dehydrated them. Didn’t use them so I powdered them. I now have a gallon of veggie powder to use in recipes. It’s great . I just bought beet powder. I saw this too late but now I know. I need that magnet
i have been dehydrating for camping and then make meals to put together and vacuum seal until i need them and place a moisture absorber in each one for extra safety any with meat ill freeze until i go out camping, hunting etc.
I’m so happy that I cry, I live in Japan here fresh fruit and vegetable is expensive I feel bad something because of my kids but with this idea I can do it
I really don't like the flavor or texture of canned veggies, but I've accumulated cans from the food pantry. I don't want to waste them, so I dried them in my Nesco Snackmater. Got rid if about ten cans, and now I have a veggie powder composed of green beans, peas, carrots, potatoes and corn. I just put the first spoonful into mt tomato sauce. Here goes! Thank you for all you do!
I've been buying frozen vegetables from Dollar tree since I'm on a really tight budget and it has been working out great dehydrating.
Most of my dehydrated veggies are from fresh or frozen, but one veggie I simply prefer the taste of canned over frozen, is peas (of course fresh is preferred but I don't have a garden). I may be in the minority for that but that is just my taste buds. I even prefer the dehydrated canned peas over the dehydrated frozen as well. Go figure that one! lol I get them in the #10 cans and then dehydrate from that. So convenient for me!
It's great that you were able to find the version you love!
I found that canned or dried mushrooms in some dishes taste better than fresh ones, so I can understand that you prefer the canned peas. The fresh / frozen ones have a slight chlorophyll / grass taste to them you probably don’t like.
I have dehydrated well rinsed canned peaches and pineapple. It turned out pretty good. I think this is an especially good option for pineapple that is a bit past it's expiration date. With peaches it is a great option for dealing with a number 10 can.
Fruit are definitely a different thing! I love canned pineapple more than fresh once dehydrated. There's something about how the fibers have been broken down that make it a better texture for me.
I have trouble with pineapple and pears .it seems like pineapple is to soft and pears always look like they have mildew on them after a few day's.
@@ThePurposefulPantry what do you use dehydrated pineapple in?? We really appreciate your sharing your knowledge!!
Dehydrated pineapple is the best. I used to make it all the time to take with us camping, on road trips or just as a snack for a day outing. Plus there is no sugar or whatever it is that they usually coat dried pineapple in when you buy it, which is way too sweet. I always buy it packed in juice.
@@libertyforme4336 tuna salad and pineapple drink😁
I dehydrated canned vegetables yesterday that were close or just past the best buy dates. I thought I could use for dehydrated soup mixes or powder to add extra nutrition to dishes, breads, etc.
Then I found your video today!
I was cleaning and reorganizing my pantry and found numerous cans that I needed to use. I always put last in, in the back but since it's just me sometimes I can't eat it up fast enough. I'm older so it's difficult to see those tiny dates, I had to get a magnifier out for some bottle pasta sauces, etc. so I marked the best buy dates large with a black sharpie so I can see it at a glance and be aware what needs used now.
Yep - that's what I do, too
Thank you for explaining the dates on the cans! Unfortunately though, it made me cry. Last night, I emptied a pile of food from outdated cans down the garbage disposal 😭. Live and learn ❤️👍🏼
Oh no!
Your garbage disposal is not for putting large quantities of things. Please look it up. That is how you clog your pipes ect. Have a great day and good luck.
I just dehydrated a 10 lb bag of russet potatoes and a 6 lb bag of carrots. After peeling, cubing, blanching, and then dehydrating I came out with 7 cups of dehydrated potatoes and 2 cups of dehydrated carrots. I also like to dehydrate frozen foods as they have already been peeled, chopped and blanched and it's a great time saver. However I never considered dehydrating canned foods. Thanks for the video! You've opened my eyes to something new. Much appreciated. :)
Food banks in northern Nevada gave out food & said it will last 2 years past its date !
I have some store bought canned goods - that I never use because, well, I don't. Yes, the recommendation dates are to make money, so as long as the top isn't bulged they're technically fine.
However, I love this idea because when you "need" to use those mylar packaged soups, you could just add some veggie powder to flavor & thicken. Thanks!
Thanks for all you do. I’m trying to eat more vegetables and I’m excited to dehydrate more of them. I’m currently drying canned petite diced tomatoes and canned mushroom to add to my scrambled eggs. I used dehydrated frozen peppers and onions today and it was great. That way I can use what I need without opening a bunch of cans. You are a true inspiration.
I really appreciate your full explanation of conditioning... before and after powdering. I've watched a number of videos on the topic of creating powders, but you were the first to talk about conditioning at all.
I have been dehydrating eggs from the grocery store while they are still available and within a reasonable price. I've been shaking the powder, just because eggs still have an oily shine to them, even after dehydrating. I was going to can them tonight, but then saw how you condition the powder itself. I'll have to wait a couple more days until I can do that. Then I'll vacuum seal the jars.
I'm glad CZcams suggested your video. Thanks for quality content.
The eggs unless they were fully cooked are not safe to be dehydrated - and the oily sheen is because they are full of fat. So they really should be stored in the freezer for best results.
@@ThePurposefulPantry I’m confused I see a lot people on CZcams doing eggs and they are saying just to seal in a jar. And put in pantry will be good for years and doing it raw and not cooking them before hand.
Dehydrated a frozen bag of onions and mixed peppers. They were chunky. Didn’t go well.. next time I’ll chop them a little. Still learning.
Its ok it takes practice I been learning for 5 years and I love it . I'm ready for a new dehydrator
I use cotton cloths made to fit my trays. The cotton also draws out moisture. Spread the onion pepper mix as thin as possible. Do not have humped up areas. I dehydrated quite a lot of this. Sometimes I broke pieces apart before finished dehydrating. Make sure you dehydrate fully. God bless.
Yes. I'm new. On a budget. But I've been prepared a day before dehydrating. I chop etc. & place on pizza tins & cover with a porous silicone mat. I'm phx.az with limited space. And put a multi purpose air fryer is outside on patio. So far everything is going well. Best luck.
Thanks for sharing this . My beets didn't produce this year because of all the rain and I usually dehydrated and powder for capsules. So I'll be doing this.
So sorry! We lost our whole garden because of that this year.
I wish I would have known this trick after dehydrating my vegetables I thought they were dehydrated all the way and I had him in a jar sealed and about 6 months later I went to use it and there was mold in the bottom so I had to throw it away, and going forward I learned from you today that I should have put it in the oven, Thank you for sharing your information.
Thanks for the ideas. The veggie powder can be put into savory type breads 🍞. I've used dehydrated canned beans for added nutrition (it doesn't take much: 1/4 cup per loaf).
I need to dehydrate a large amount of diced tomatoes and wondered if (store bought can) diced tomatoes would work? Great video, thank you.
Sure would!
Awesome idea, I’m moving onto a small yacht and was wondering how to store canned goods (which are very weighty and bulky). I have a small dehydrator shall give it a go 😍
Condition and keep and eye on it. Ordered my magnet 💕
Thanks, Cindy!
It's the same as dehydrating cooked veggies which I alread do. Just never thought about cans.
I love dehydratet cooked veggies because I'm a single person household. Nothing goes off, nothing has to be tossed and I can use just as much as I actually need
THANK YOU DARCY FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.
My pleasure!!
Time to make room in my pantry, great video, I learned a lot from this, thank you Darcy !
You’re welcome 😊
I dehydrate frozen vegetables and I thought I was crazy for doing that… this is one level more crazy lol
Sorry - it's smart when it makes sense :) I'm never calling folks crazy for trying to stock their pantries in ways that helps keep their families fed!
I literally was just asking around about drying canned potatoes!!! Yay!
Oh this is something I'm thankful you have shown me. I will diffently use this.
I am so glad I watched this when I did! I totally didn't realize I should condition before making powder. (Seems obvious now.) I have some beets that just finished and I was going to powder them. Now I will wait. Thankfully my greens and mushrooms were fully dry so they didn't mess up when I made powder.
Glad it was helpful!
Our parrot shuns chopped raw veg, so we dehydrate banana, sweet potato and frozen/canned veg, make a powder from that and sprinkle a couple of teaspoons of it over a tablespoon of liquid egg white in a small prep bowl, microwave it at 20% power for 60 seconds and he chows it down for a healthy birdy breakfast. Spoiled bird? You betcha!
Veggie powder seems like a great use for the dehydrated previously canned vegetables :-)
Honestly this would be a great idea if you are someone who goes to the food bank pantry they always give so much cans out each month per family.
Hands are quite heavy and take a lot of space.
Also canned goods can go bad quickly do to bad storage of them.
Personally I do not open much canned goods each week.
The main cans that I do open are tuna.
I honestly prefer fresh vegetables and fruits or frozen vegetables and fruits.
But in a emergency situation can goods work out very well but dehydrated food last longer and does not need refrigeration.
And if you have cans that will go bad very soon this would be a great way to preserve that food in the can .
Make sure to drainage can and rinse the vegetables or the fruit out with water.
Do not over dehydrate your vegetables or your fruits or they will be hard as rocks.
And also they will shrink to nothing.
With all the disasters and the food shortages in many places be prepared to store your food as well as your water and your medical supplies for emergency purposes we all know that it is coming up soon.
Also it is a good idea to buy some vegetable and fruit seeds so that you can grow your own goods.
God bless America and each and every person in this world and God bless the poor animals around the world who are also suffering.
Conditioning....great advise!
Tip at 18 minutes...great last step! Actually the last 5 minutes was a plethora of info I might not have considered when rehydrating cooked -vs- raw items!! Thank you SO much! Just subscribed!!!
LOL, You're a great sponsor too. Thank you for your help
Any time!
I ALWAYS do this with powders, its best to be sure!
I love making my own veggie powder . The stuff in the store is to expensive these days I'm glad I got into dehydrating. Great chat hun hope you have a blessed weekend and Happy Halloween 🎃
Have a great weekend, too!
Great for preprep AND to save space!!!
Excellent demonstration and presentation.
This preserving stuff is addictive. You start with simple freezing ( the gateway drug) then you find this channel and just have to get a dehydrator. (Tomato powder is the best!) now I have tried canning this week. Pretty annoyed that I have a glass top stove so I can’t use a pressure canner.
Dehydrating canned goods is pretty cool though
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My last 2 stoves were glass and it didn't stop me. I just do 7 quarts at a time.
This is super helpful, thank you!
Thank you for this information. I'm new to dehydration and stumbled across your video. I still haven't even bought my dehydrator yet. Next pay day can't come quick enough. All the best from Oz.🐨🦘
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, always learn something.
Glad to hear it!
Great Video! New ways to beef up our pantry. I have done a lot of dehydrating this year. I love love love the cosori. It just seems to be easier, but I started with Presto stackable..Thank you!!!
My plan is to dehydrate canned veggies and put them in single, smaller jars. Once I've conditioned, I know how much is in each jar and then layer them into one, layered jar for soups. This way they'll be pre-measured. What do you think? Thanks for sharing another great video. :)
Sounds great! 1/4 C = 1 C fresh. (in general)
Oh Wow! I'm sorry I keep saying "Oh Wow" in your comments but Seriously! I have a recipe that I wanted to try but I didn't want to spend the extra money on fancy Beet Powder at inflated prices. It never occurred to me that I could just buy a can of beets for a dollar or so, dry them, and have just enough powder for the recipe. I am realy enjoying your channel. Since I found you this evening, I have started up a tray of sliced onions, some roma tomatoes I was gifted and finishing up some sliced frozen zucchini I was given but doesnt' taste so good once it is thawed and cooked. I started with some shredded carrots, and I've been eyeballing the cranberries that just appeared in the store. Last year I made my own sweetened dried cranberries.
I dunno if you have a video about it,( You probably do) but I wanted to share what I did. I bought a bunch of bags of fresh cranberries. I sorted them by size, big ones I will slice in half and small ones I will chop. I keep a large bowl of water nearby and listen to music or watch a show while I slice the large berries in half and drop them into the bowl of water. When I am done, I agitate the water a bit and then I scoop out the halved berries with a small strainer. What I end up with are half berries where most of the seeds have washed out and settled to the bottom of the bowl of water. I end up with less of a chewy seedy end product that way. With the small berries I do similarly except I roughly chopped them in the food processor and then dumped it all into a bowl of water, agitated it and let it settle, then scooped , or poured off, the flesh from the surface while the seeds settled.
I then make a syrup on the stove with my sweetener of choice, I use allulose for low sugar cranberries, and pour the syrup over my berrie halves, cover them and leave it to rest overnight. After that I strain them and put the cranberries on parchment paper to dry, turning them over half way. If I take the time to make sure they are bowl-up, I don't even hve to turn them. The chopped berreis I just dry unsweetened and put into a jar to add to recipes, I like to add it to yogurt and let it rehydrate while I finish chores and then have a nice rewarding snack with chewy cranberry bits. . I hadn't thought to powder it once it's dry, but I might try that this year.
I always thought only fresh or frozen I never heard of can dyhdrating but that's cool
It's not the preferred way - but a way
Thank heavens you're showing how to condition jars of dehydrated food. I didn't know or heard about a few years ago. Sadly I had to toss several jars. Looking forward to the next video. Peace.
Great video answered my questions abt dehydrated canned veg into powder enjoy all your videos
Thanks! Glad I could help!
Very helpful. Thank you.☺ Will be ordering those wonderful magnets too!
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for this new subscriber can't wait to watch you do powdered pumpkin ...
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I know that this is not relevant to this video but it's the only way I know how to get to you. Do you have a recipe to make a pumpkin pie in a jar using only powdered ingredients. I have learned so much from you that now I have even dehydrated pumpkin, imagine, and would like to give my 4 80 + year old sister one of these for Christmas. Thank you so very much.
No, I don't, because the eggs and condensed milk.
My work buddy is GIVING me a dehydrator today!!! She is helping someone clean their house for a big move and thiught of me (there's yarn too but I digress !) So thankful for your videos! Questiin: could you make chx, beef or tomato broth powder in the dehydrator?? Never used one before so wasnt sure. Ty!
Yes, but the protein powders are best stored in the freezer
Congratulation on both. As a crocheter I can relate.
Thank you for this, very informative. Are there any advantages/disadvantages of dehydrating canned versus frozen vegetables? Thank you for offering free shipping with the magnet. I would have gladly paid a couple dollars for shipping.
Frozen is best - more nutrients, better quality. This is just an issue of convenience, moving stock out, and for those who might live in a food dessert and canned is their only way to get things easily.
Now what would you use the casserole mix powder for? It's something I could add to my smoothie but how are you going to use this to cook with?
There doesn't have to be a specific way - you just add a tablespoon or two to anything you make.
CRAZY IDEA but it worked: I dehydrated cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups. The 'brittle' melts in your mouth and is easy to powder if wanted. :D
It's not shelf-stable over time, though, because of the fats - which can go rancid. So best to store in the freezer until you need it.
I don't dehydrate canned veggies because I feel if you are short on water you can use the liquid in the can. Even if it has salt in it.
That's fine. I'm not short on water ;)
Good tip. Use the water from the canned vegetable to make rice or instant mashed potato if there is no power and you need to conserve water.
I made vegetable soup and when I was doing it one can went in soup the other in the dehydrator
Hey. Your great. Thx. For the updates.
I recently opened canned veg and beans that were expired the longest one was 11/2 yrs .some were gross ,some looked alright but wouldn't eat them lol .
Another great video! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
First, I love your videos. My question is can you use moisture absorbers with the storing of your dehydrated goods?
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I noticed there putting more pop tops now almost cant find the other tops
Yep - because no can opener required - which is good for emergencies, too - just not as good for long-term storage.
I have a question. Someone has just given me about 20 boxes of hamburger helper I have separated noodles and put in Mylan bags but what do I do with sauce pack's do I have to open them and put in Mason jars or will they keep as is.
They will keep as is, but I would put them into an airtight container whole.
Have you ever dried French style green beans and reused them for a green bean casserole?
No. This is one of those dishes that relies so heavily on that one vegetable that I wouldn't do it from canned dehydrated.
Having ready to go dried vegetables for use in soups and stews is a great idea. I will be doing this one soon. Thank you for the information and tips. I may have missed it but what do you use the powder for if you do that with them?
It's an additive to anything I make. From soups, casseroles, pancakes, taco meat, etc.
@The Purposeful Pantry How do canned mushrooms turn out dehydrated....?
Not great, in my opinion. We don't like them and don't do them.
Very interesting from the tin or glass jars, can you put a few casseroles recipes from the dry veggies on your chanel😊
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Could you use frozen veggies to make this mix?
It's not a particular mix, per se, just what I happened to have, but yes, you could easily do that!
Any way to make dehydrated tomato sauce powder?? Or should you only use pieces of canned tomatoes??
Yes - just spread out on fruit leather trays and dry it until brittle, then powder
Went to order three of the magnets. I don’t have any of your payment methods. HELP
Thank you Susie
Please contact me at thepurposefulpantry@gmail.com I can't give you that kind of help here
I just got my dehydrator a few days ago. I'm planning on using frozen veggies. Do you thaw them 1st or just put them on the trays straight from the freezer? Ty🙏🏻 Also, can you use parchment paper so the veggies don't fall through?
Don't thaw - and yes on the parchment, but you'll eventually want to invest in mesh for your machine. It works better.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Ty. I'm on S'S so was hard for me to even get the dehydrator but I'll look into it. Have a great Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🙏🏻
Don't pitch all the liquid in the cans! Start saving those juices for adding to a pot of "catch as you can" soup.
When you get enough of this leftover stuff, you can make a meal or stretch a dish if surprise guests show up closer to mealtime. Start a freezer container to put little labelled baggies into until you have enough to cook something.
You can - we don't eat it - so for us it's not worth doing.
Great content !!
The FDA site says that canned goods are good for a lifetime if the cans aren’t rusted and stay in a cool dry place.
They may be good for a lifetime, but few will hold up to texture quality over that time. And this isn't a suggestion that you need to do it, but an option for those that want to do it.
How would you prepare it for your cottage pie , showing how you use it from this jar? Do you have a video I might have missed where you show from dehydrator to rehydrate and cook? Anyways love your channel and videos. Also can you give me a link to your large stainless steel . Also why didn’t you put the mixture back in your dehydrator after you finished to dry them more instead of the order. Sending love from Florida.❤️
I was typing as I was watching and you answered one of my questions about the rehydrating❤️
I'm not sure what you mean by putting them back inside the dehydrator - you mean the powder? If find the oven is faster, less messy ,and lets me do it the way I need to (because they dehydrator usually has another batch of something going in. The link for the dehydrator is in the description box always, and there is al ink to the video I used the cottage pie in the description box, too :)
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Can you dehydrate canned pumpkin for powder?
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Can you use parchment paper or anything else if you don't have screens
Yes
How does the texture and taste compare from canned goods vs frozen dehydrated goods?
I think I did mention that the texture here isn't as good if you're trying to eat it alone or as a main ingredient, but incorporated into other things that are hearty, and this is a small part, they are fine.
I'll dehydrate frozen food just to play with my new toy. Reasson enough.
Once you dehydrate the canned vegetables, how much longer are you actually extending the Shelf life?
The veg last years in the can past the best by date. Dehydrating doesn't extend it beyond what it was already available - just makes it more compact to store and available for other uses.
I am new new to dehydrating. As in I've dehydrated 1 batch of fruits. New. How long do dehydrated fruits and veggies last? Do you need to vacuum seal or use oxygen absorbers? Does powdering it make it last longer because you are able to remove more moisture?
I've done a whole series on all the questions you just asked : ) If you don't to watch the videos, I have the short version here: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/dehydrating-faq/
I dehydrated thin potato slices. I want to make augratin potatoes with them. Do I hydrate them first ?
Yes
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks I’m so glad your here. I always need help in my kitchen.
TERRIFIC Thanks so much.
I do this because my Grandaughter likes the carrots but doesn't eat very many so I can the leftovers ( :
Good to know on dates, is it similar for baking mixes? Not drying but good past date? This reminds me I need to take a look and rotate/use up pantry items.
Baking mixes are different because flours go rancid - and those dates are a little more true of this is the best time, and if you get some extension, great, but usually no where near a year.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Got it, thanks. Will help for pantry cleanout.
Would it work if you dehydrate sugar beans? Would you have to mush them a bit first?
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Can onion tops be used in green powder or is it too potent?
Too much of it in the ratio will make the green powder taste more like onion, but yes they can be used.
When I was a kid, there was no sell-by date. When it was new, Grandma said: What nonsense. See, smell, taste. That's how I still do it today, more than 50 years later.Of course you have to be careful with certain things or even in midsummer, we all want to stay healthy but common sense doesn't hurt. And learn something ^^.dosen kaufe ich nicht gern eher tiefkühl aber das ist zu wäßrig.in unseren stadtbezirk gibt es auch keinen wochenmarkt.mir bleibt nur der supermarkt.
I needed this info so thanks a lot. I feel better about it now. One thing bugs me tho. Is there any use for the liquids going down the drain? Just seems to be a waste..God bless you.
I don't ever want to use it, but if you wanted to use it for soup or cooking rice or noodles, etc.
Do you use it now when you use cooked vegetables in your cooking? If so, use it that way
@@ThePurposefulPantry Yes I do, thanks.
Hi Darci. I have a question for you. Trying to reduce number of cans in my pantry. I dehydrated some cans of potatoes but they turned brown. Is that normal??? They are a few years past the best by date. They were forgotten about.
could be - but the age is the likely factor.
I recently purchased canned diced potatoes, I never buy these but I thought I'd save some time cutting but on delivery, the 3 cans arrived dented I was going to return them but Walmart said I didn't need to, so what are your thoughts on dented cans storage or dry?
Food handling safety says never use dented or expanded cans. But you have to determine if that dent is something you want to risk. Most of the time, I use them - but that's my choice in my home.
Where did you get the sheets that you used on the beats that you dehydrated
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