How to Dehydrate Frozen Vegetables | Stretch Your Stash
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- When you are desperately trying to fill your freezer full of food for this emergency, you can make some space by dehydrating your packages of frozen vegetables to make them shelf-stable and more versatile.
This process works for any frozen vegetable, but this particular project is great for beginning dehydrators because it is practically fool-proof.
PLUS, it is a great way to build your vegetable powder stash quickly!
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I’ve been doing frozen 2lb mixed vegetables. I get 8 lbs dehydrated vegetables stored into 2 wide mouth jars. 😳😳 In my small house, that is EPIC for saving space. Looking at all your videos Darcy!
I will be doing this to add to ramen noodles when I backpack.
Thank you so much, you spoke straight to my soul when you said this is a project that would make a newbie feel successful!
Another easy beginner project is frozen shredded hash brown potatoes. They are also already blanched, dehydrate fairly quickly and store well in a jar.
For storing things I'm using regularly, I'm also reusing spaghetti sauce jars. They usually have a silicon layer in the lid.
I need to join your dried up cooks group. I'm ready to step up my game.
Great ip! And yes, spaghetti sauce jars are great, ans many other commercial jars. But PB jars are not, so much, at least for dehydrated foods because of that issue.
Here's the link> facebook.com/groups/dehydratingtipsandtricks/
@@ThePurposefulPantry I just went and asked to join your group on Facebook. 😁
I feel like a stalker. 🤦🏻♀️🤣
@@ThePurposefulPantry What about using an older dehydrated that doesn't have a tempature control gauge
This guy s the cutest hairstyle I’ve ever seen you in!! Looks absolutely beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
@@ThePurposefulPantry I just read this and it autocorrected me! "guy"? Not what I typed! LOL But the part about the hair is right!
If you have a container without a seal on the lid (jar, bucket ECT), You can put a peace of plastic cling rap (saran wrap) over the top of jars or plastic buckets and then put the cap or lid on. It may not be a perfect seal, but it's better than nothing. I learned this from my mother who did this through out her life.
Thanks for sharing. The information about those plastic lids is valuable!! I have lost a lot of stored products because those lids didn't seal as "advertised." I will look for the silicone lined ones. TIP: Don't throw away your canning lids from your wet processed canned goods that you have opened. They can be reused for DRY storage and vacuum seal just fine. Reduce, reuse, recycle!! ☺️
I wonder if you can just vacuum seal them. Thank you
Thank you!! (New Cosori owner!)
I love your channel! You share trustworthy techniques, and your cute personality shines through your videos. I also read that you're a sister in Christ. I'm thankful to have discovered you through a link from Homestead Heart.
Welcome!!
Thanks for the tip about increasing the temperature by 15 degrees Fahrenheit for the first hour of dehydrating the frozen veggies!
Glad it helped!
Yay! I'm on board. Frozen works for me. I finally got a dehydrator.
Wonderful! Good luck with it!
So glad I found you. Your presentation was just like having a friend in my kitchen explaining how to do something. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
I have dehydrated frozen vegetables in the past and love it. I haven't done any in a while. You have refreshed my memory. Thank you
Glad I could help you remember that!
Working on preserving foods currently in my freezer, so thanks for this video! I've got 5 bags of various veggies thawing at this moment.
Just now checking this video. With today's prices I am getting ready to go to the store and find myself putting off the pain 😬. I am hoping frozen will help. I appreciate all your videos and your teaching. Thank you Darcy‼️
Thank you for your video. I got a dehydrator for Christmas and I’m excited to conquer this new skill.
You got this!
I saw your channel onLisa's. So glad I came over! Very informative and you have a great delivery style!
Welcome!!
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Good Afternoon, Darcy! I’m ready! I’m Air Fryer takes around 8 hours! Some fruit takes longer! I’ve silicone sheets that I use! I’m learning so much! By next year, I’ll have more knowledge to how to dehydrate! Soups! Omelettes! Smoothies! Thank-you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely love your videos!! I wish i had found it sooner though!! Lol😊😊😊😊😊
I have been dehydrating for several years and never heard of conditioning. I glad I found your videos.
Happy to help!
@@ThePurposefulPantry do you condition and then vacuum seal? Or do you vacuum seal and then condition? Does it matter which order?
Thank you for jar lid info. Your veggies look so pretty!
I am new to dehydrating. I am waiting for my machine to arrive. I can't wait. I just found your channel and I have really enjoyed it, it is very informative. Thank you for all the wonderful information.
I am so glad! Be sure to ask any questions you might have!
LOVE dehydrated mixed veggies! The bad part is the corn is the best thing ever...I pick it out and eat it while jarring the veggies. Needless to say my mixed veggies are a little "LIGHT" on corn LOL
HAHAHA! Mine almost always end up powdered in the end, so a little less corn is probably good for us :D
Toss an extra bag of corn on the trays when you dehydrate the mixed. Put on a separate tray so you can nibble on that (some of it :-) while putting the mixed (with its corn) in the jars. Seriously, it's easy to change the flavor profile of frozen mixed by adding more corn, or green peas to the mix. Maybe maybe some butter beans, or diced/blanched celery, according to what you like.
Thank you for another fantastic video. I just started doing this yesterday, something I have put off for a few months.
You got this!
You have just reminded me that I have some frozen Okra which is quite expensive here and you only need a small amount to give a sort of gooeyness (nearest I can describe) to casserole type things.
i use my used canning lids to seal my dehydrated goods and that way i have less waste
Exactly!
I did that and at first I thought all waa well. Then within a few months the lids started un sealing :-(.
@@ms.anonymousinformer242 that happened to me too.
Great Advice!! I recently dehydrated some #10 cans of mixed vegetables, green beans and turnip greens. We've downsized to the point that opening one of these will mean wasted food, as we can't eat all before it gets too old. Dehydrated and now they are available to toss into soups, stews, and such in the actual amounts needed. Canned to dehydrated is already cooked. Just needs rehydrating in hot water.
I also dehydrate frozen vegetables. All the prep work is done! Buy on sale and in bulk packaging for the most economical approach. Again, for tossing into stews, soups and in some cases preparing as a side dish. Frozen to dehydrated is not already cooked! It's only blanched, in most cases, to stop enzyme action and preserve color. Still needs to be cooked to some extent.
THANK YOU for the tip on those plastic lids. I recently bought some lids to store $Tree bags of dehydrated and freeze dried fruits. Repackaged into pint mason jars. Checked a couple days ago. What was firm and crisp was now soft and pliable. So much so, that I tossed the apple slices and strawberries. Just didn't look right or feel right. Suspected it was the lids. Thank you for confirming. I'm glad I learned that lesson before making a larger investment for long term storage. I'll be vacuum sealing those.
Glad I could help you out with that!!!!
Thank you for the great information. I purchased my first dehydrator and I just put frozen peas and corn as my second project. Yesterday I did apples and they came out wonderful. Thank you for the very informative information, and I will remember to condition. Next video/project I will be watching is the veggie powder, what a great idea.
Sounds great!
Hubby bought me a new dehydrater today! Here I am, learning....☺
That is awesome!
Girl,your awesome. I watch a lot on preserving and this is the first time that I've heard about the single lid with a seal. Subscribing for sure. 🙏🇺🇸
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful!
I like it because, sometimes, you can buy a soup. Maybe one that’s already been canned and it is mostly broth so, you want to make it heftier and without taking down the temperature. Same thing goes for canned vegetables and meats but, this is more convenient.
Yep or adding it to any casserole where you want to up the veggie content - especially something like Shepherds/Cottage Pie!
Omg my freezer went out. All my huge bags of veggies and fruit have defrosted. Thanks for this video!
Oh no! Good luck!
Thank you for all the information. Getting my hydrater on Wed. Can't wait!
I use a canning lid under the plastic lid to help seal it too.
Great tip, Brenda - especially for those used lids that we can't can with!
@@ThePurposefulPantry absolutely👍
@@ThePurposefulPantry What about lids you've used for storage, but not canning? I assume those should still work for canning (unless rusted or bent?)
This newbie says thank you for sharing your wealth of info!
Glad it was helpful!
Should I rinse my frozen veggies before placing them in the dehydrator? I don't have mesh tray so can I use a different type of tray for frozen veggies? I am beginner to dehydrater and I have no idea what is to do when it comes to dehydration. I appreciate your help. I am so thankful that I found your channel on CZcams.
Rinse only if you're trying to separate them from a large clump. Use parchment if you don't have mesh (but get mesh - it's worth having!)
Thanks Darcy! 🤗 I'm learning a lot from you.
Thank you Darcy! I got a dehydrator for Christmas and am going try this!
Have fun!
Question... do all my trays need to be filled to run my dehydrator? I have a Elechomes 8 tray dehydrator.
Thank you!!
Lolllll. I had just sent you a question on another video explaining I am a first time dehydrator and waiting on it to come. This is the very next video I watched and your first words were DID YOU JUST HET A BRAND NEW DEHYDRATOR AND DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT? LOLLL
Ironically, frozen veggies will be the first thing I planned on doing.
I think everything points to THIS IS THE CHANNEL FOR ME. Appreciate you.
I'm glad you're finding it helpful! Let me know if you have questions.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you, I will. Would you recommend vaccume sealing bread to post to a family member
@@ThePurposefulPantry would you recommend freezing bread before vacuum sealing then post to Ohio?
Really enjoying your videos and just joined you FB page. I threw on a batch of frozen veggies this morning!!!!
Thank you Darcy! Great video! You show the food up close, it’s nice to see well. And the explanations are really clear. And I love your Facebook group, it is so helpful, members are really great. Thanks again! Looking forward to your next video! I guess at first, it is important figuring out what I should keep in my pantry to suit our needs. Still very new to dehydrating but I guess that anything that requires cooking and simmering would be a good example to use dehydrated veggies. Also, I make cream of different vegetables, so maybe I’ll make a list… but moreover, you can powder veggies and add them to almost anything. I love my spinach powder, mushroom powder… and I did the tomato chips (your recipe)… wow! You can make your own seasoning mixes and add the quantity of salt (or not) that you want. I made a mix of leak powder and sea salt… we sprinkle it on soups, pasta, rice, etc… wow! The taste is so much better that anything you can buy. I also powdered some of your tomato chips not too fine… I really love this, the flavour is so good… my husband said I should leave small jars of powder close to the stove so he does not forget them when cooking breakfast… we both love it. Thank you so much for all the time you invest in your channel, this is much appreciated! ❤️
Thank you so much for this information 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
I just found you and this is a great video and I plan to start doing the frozen veg in my freezer.
Wonderful!
@6:27 Illustrates something that I don't see mentioned about the difference between a square/rectangle tray and the round ones with a hole in the middle. The hole in the middle is always a problem. We have to cover it when we are loading the trays to keep things from falling in, and the mesh mats will (unless you cut your own) always have a hole in the middle that makes poring like this more awkward.
I have many of the white lids on the wide mouth one the ball lid fits inside of the white lid. That takes care of that. Of course you can not really turn lid real tight but it does provide seal.
I dont have a dehydrator, but I have done this in my oven. The lowest setting is 170 so after a few hours, I open the oven door slightly to reduce the temp. It seems to work perfectly fine. I have a half jar already done and put some more in this morning to complete the jar.
It can be done in the oven. It's much less efficient, but it works if that's all you have.
I love learning from you, thank you
This is so awesome
I’ve got a big bag of kale in the freezer... I’m assuming that would work to dehydrate? I’m thinking it would make great green powder!
Yes it will
I dehydrated kale & powder it easily in a plastic bag by simple hand crushing to add to soups etc. Fresh kale hurts my tummy
We use powdered kale in most foods I cook
New subscriber here, you're so warm and welcoming. Thank you for some of these reminders and tips 🙏🏼❤
You are so welcome!
I will be returning to your videos. Thank you. By the way I am new to dehydrating.
I'm glad you find them helpful!
My nesco says to dehydrate veggies at 135*. Should I do them at this specified temp or should I do them at 125*? I just love your channel. Thank you so much for all the work you put into teaching others.
I choose to go lower (thus my recommendations for temps which are based off the NCHFP recommendations) (lower temps tend to save more nutrients, have better quality) You can do them at 135F, if you wish. That 10° difference isn't huge.
@@ThePurposefulPantry nope, I ended up doing your recommendation lol. I did leave it at 135 for that 1st hour, but it's now at 125
I love your videos. I am going to get started dehydrating very soon!
You can do it!
Thank you. 💕
Corn and Peas dehydrate and rehydrate beautifully I have trouble getting green beans tender after they been dehydrated.
DO you blanch them first?
@@ThePurposefulPantry I've tried blanching and even partially cooking them before dehydrating I can never get them tender like a canned green bean.
Thanks, love this!
You're so welcome!
I jumped in all the way. Just got my dehydrator and made jerky. Love your videos. I have learned so much. Can you dehydrate cranberries?
Yes you can! simmer them in a simple syrup or orange juice to break the skin if you'd like them more like craisins, or just water if you just want them plain. Dry at 135F until don.
@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you from Port Neches Texas. Building my pantry. Hurricane season starts June first. We are close to Lake Charles Louisiana. God bless
Thank you!
You bet!
this is excellent thank you so much. subbed
I just found your channel and I'm loving it! Question: does frozen spinach take a lot longer to dehydrate than fresh? Frozen is cheaper but not sure if it's worth the extra time if so. Thanks for all you do!
It takes a little longer if you don't wring it out well - but the extra 1-3 hours isn't that different if you don't have access to fresh.
@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you so much! I'm binge watching your videos and waiting on my new dehydrator 😀
Great video and information. Looking to set up my dehydrator. By the way, love your Tardis cookie jar. Are you the Dr. Who fan?
Yes I am!
You can use small peanut butter lids for the one piece lids
They are not really airtight, though.
Wonderful video.
Thank you very much!
Toss the contents of the jar, not the actual jar. Just wash and sterilize the jar for reuse!
Sooo informative 🤩
Glad you think so!
Love your teaching style and your channel 😍 as far as temperatures? I’m using a Nesco that suggests 135 degrees for veggies and I’ve tried 125 but it takes days it seems? Do you suggest following the manufacturer suggested temps or staying true to 125? Thank you!
Since neither temperature is wrong - you're not losing a lot of nutrition by going up those ten degrees. Nor are you damaging anything by going down ten degrees (going down in temp is good for everything but meat), I'd stick with the NCHFP guidelines as my personal choice.
Just sub to your channel love the info. thank you!
Thanks for the sub!
Hello! I purchased my first dehydrator today. It's not arrived yet but I have been watching your videos to learn more.
My plan is to make fruit powders. Would you suggest that I need to condition the dried fruit before blending? I'm wanting to make some asap haha!
It's recommended, yes. Fruit especially. However, if you want to make it immediately, and you're certain your fruit is fully dry, you can do it, then dry your powder after (which is also a good idea especially with fruit powder.
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Can you store dehydrate veggies in a mylar bag with an oxygen absorber and vaccum seal..or vacuum seal in food saver bags for long term storage?
Vacuum sealing in the plastic bags can be problematic as may of them have sharp edges which can cause micro holes. Mylar is a better option, or double wrap them for the plastic. It's why I use jars, less wasteful, easier to store and vacuum seal.
I’m sad that I can’t find the Food Saver tubing attachment for the wide mouth/+ regular canning lids 😔
Amazon has them! As of 9/11/21. I just placed an order for them. Hth…
Thank you for a wonderful video. I have subscribed! Do you defrost the frozen vegetables before dehydrating them? I am a total newbie!
I showed you that I poured them directly onto the trays and dried it. No need to defrost.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you so much. I am sorry that I did not go back and review that part!😉
thank you for a very informative video. I am just starting to learn about the dehydrating process. The idea of dehydrating frozen vegetable is wonderful, great way to open up space in my freezer for items that can not be dehydrated. Question about the jars and lids that will be used to store the end products, do they have to be put in a hot water bath first or can they just be hand washed or dishwasher cleaned and then used?
Hot soapy water is all that is needed.
thank you...cant wait to get started
Do you defrost them first or put in frozen or just thaw them slightly if frozen solid
QUESTION: Do you prepare your jars in any special manner before vacuum sealing the veggies...i.e. sterilizing them in the oven or is the dishwasher fine ???
No - just wash in hot soapy water
How many bags of vegetables for that quart ? Good video
Have you tried to Dry a Mirepoix-carrots, celery, onions as a mix? If I cut them up and blanch them, will this combo work? How long do you suppose I have to do it? I just have a cheap dryer one temp.
You can - and you can choose to blanch or not, though carrots will lose color over time when not blanched - and remember, they need time to cook after rehydrating. Or you can cook them first and then dry.
How short is short storage? How long is long storage?
Less than a year - more than a year
🫣How about using vacuum bags? (instead of glass canning jars )
If you like. I prefer the jars.
Should all fruits and vegetables be dried to a crisp? Is it ever okay to dry until just slightly chewy? Trying to get this right. Thank you.
Yes, absolutely Just like I mentioned here - until hard. Fruits are mostly leathery to hard, depending on the fruit. But you want it as dry as possible if you plan to store.
Hi Darci.
I am new to your channel. I just love it! Question. I did my first project of mixed vegetables. It took a lot longer, but understanding what what you said about each dehydrater being different, I am on 15 hours. All veggies are crisp, but the corn. It is still a little chewy. I put the trays back in the dehydrator for another 3 hours. Will that hurt the other veggies?
Nope- dry things until they are dry!
Hello could you please help me with some advice. I have a small blender that only partly blends dehydrated vegetables into powder. Im assuming I should be looking at a coffee grinder for a fine powder? Any tips please :)
Use a fine mesh strainer and pull out the powder and grind again. It depends on the blender - but sometimes a coffee grinder or bullet blender will work better than a larger blender.
Magic bullet blender does fine.
Can I reseal a jar of dehydrated vegetables if I open it to take some out? Love your videos. Thank you so much🙂
Yes - if you are vacuum sealing it. If you are using an O2 absorber, you'll have to replace it (and just as a tip, if you are in and out of a jar, you don't want to use O2 absorbers at all).
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Can I dehydrate the frozen veggies for soup? It has potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, corn, green beans, onions, peas and celery. If so, can I put it all in the same jar together?
Yes
With those white plastic lids that don’t have the seal, what if a dessicant packet is tossed into the jars with it? Will that manage the difference, or is it still not enough?
If there is no seal, you are not airtight, so the moisture absorber is having to work overtime - and will eventually stop working if you have high humidity. You want airtight first, moisture absorber after. It helps deal with what is introduced every time you open a jar. But unless you have higher than normal humidity, you probably don't need it.
Mine are stores in ziplocks in shelf for a few days then will add to Mylar. Can I condition them in the ziplocks just watching for a few days?
I recommend airtight containment for storage of any kind, including conditioning. Zip to bags are no airtight.
After conditioning. Can you you store in a vacuum seal bags and then store the bags in Mylar bags in your pantry to keep light out?
You don't need to use the vacuum seal bag - mylar alone works well!
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Hey good morning. I’m sorry to bother you. But I’ve canned chicken stock and I was wanting to know if I could dry the vegetables from the stock to make vegetable powder like the chicken beff and vegetable powder? I really hate throwing them out. They have the grease from the chicken on them. Thank you for your help. I really enjoy your channel.
I just happened to catch this because it went into spam - but if you need a question answered, always post it as new so I'll see it. YT doesn't show many follow up questions to me, unfortunately.
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But it needs to be stored in the freezer for optimum storage so that it doesn't turn rancid because of the fat. Unless you use it up in a few days after. While it doesn't have much nutrition left, there is the whole 'chicken/veg' generic flavor left.
After conditioning the veggie can you seal them in a seal a meal ?
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Should the peas be really dry and brittle or not? Mine seem soft, so wondering if they still have moisture. 🤷
Yes - if they are not really dry - they will become moldy in storage.
Can you dehydrate creamed soups (such as cream of mushroom) and powder them?
No- fats
I have a small freezer... good to know if I bring home too many frozen goods from shopping I can dehydrate some vegetables... thank you.
Sounds great!
What's the shelf life like if you were to put this into long term storage? (Mylar and o2 absorbers)
Same as before - 2 years is the optimal storage time for most fruits and veg, though your mileage may vary.
What about for storage using a food saver vacuum with the bags???
What's your question? Yes, you can use vacuum bags, but they aren't always the best option for dehydrated foods since many have sharp edges and can cause micropunctures in the bags
@@ThePurposefulPantry Yes that was my question was it an viable option. Thanks for the answer and for your content. I made some okra form your video and served as a snack and it was a hit.
Wondering Can one let the frozen veges thaw overnight in frig and then pat dry and dehydrate them ?
Yes - if they aren't already cut down - but as the video said, small pieces don't need to be thawed.
Can you put those little packets in the jars that absorb oxygen?
If you'd like. It's not necessary.
Can you use oxygen absorbers in the jar for long term storage?
If you want - they aren't necessary.
Have you dehydrated sweet potato cubes?
Yes - just not on video :) Cook until barely fork tender, refrigerate overnight, cube into small cubes, dry, condition store.
My plastic lids came with rubber/silicone seals
I use my veggies as a side dish. You just have to be patient until you figure out how to get it done so it tastes good.
It's definitely a personal preference! Glad you like them.
@@ThePurposefulPantry I have a freeze dryer and one person recommended a bamboo rice cooker to slowly reconstitute - have not tried it yet - but sounds good
Is it wise to dehydrate unblanced fresh frozen vegetables? I froze green beans straight from garden.
It's not that it's unwise - but if it's not blanched - it may lose it's color over time, and the enzymes that make food degrade (color etc.) will not be removed. Your texture also won't necessarily be what is expected after blanching, though freezing does break down some of the fibers, etc. You'll have to try it and see what you think about how it turns out.