Dehydrating Temps, Times, and Tips

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Dehydrating Temps, Times, and Tips

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@tennesseegirl1215 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the dehydrated herb info, I always learn something new from you. Thanks so much, blessings

@sandrad333 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi, your videos have been so timely recently. I just stocked up on yeast last week and I’m making cloth covers today ❤️

@josephblugh4862 Жыл бұрын

1:32 PS❤

@rebeccaharp3254 Жыл бұрын

I love your coordinated shirts to hair ties!!

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

I used my 100% cotton that was the cheapest when I purchased it for my tray covers. I made some for my Excalibur as well as my nesco. Yes. They stain but I don't care. I wash them with my whites so stains don't matter. Best thing about the cloth is I can pick up the cover carefully when all is dried & it usually just slides right into the jars.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I do this same thing most of the time now.

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead it's Soo much easier.

@elizabethcope1502 4 жыл бұрын

I use bluing & fels bar to clean my cotton cloths. Some stains are harder to remove, but most go.

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethcope1502 that's wonderful. Unfortunately I have skin allergies and can't use it.

@darrell3368 4 жыл бұрын

Love your shows and learning a lot. Ps God Bless you all and God is Great thanks for you Letting God use you and your husband

@lindavancleve6735 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel for a couple of reasons. First your quick, efficient and to the point. Second you give us the little secrets and helpful hints. It is those secrets and helpful hints that really help because we are going to have problems. You give us the solutions to the problems so we are prepared to take on these tasks and not give up on them. I am sure many have tried and given up completely. They saw influencers do a project and make it look simple but they didn't tell you what to do if it goes awry. You give us all the info. The third reason is you ARE living the lifestyle of homesteading and living simple. You are Blessed.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

This comments means so much! Thank you for this!

@homesteadrevivals 4 жыл бұрын

I love your cloth cover idea! I immediately tried this, after seeing the cloth cover video. I also use one on top of the top tray, if I'm doing fruit, as I've found fruit flies can get into the dehydrator, if I'm not careful.

@amydelgado4258 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you’re a woman of faith. I enjoy your videos they’re so informative and especially the Bible verses that correspond with your day. I’m eyeing those dehydrators. My son has one I can borrow but I want one for myself (just have to pinch pennies). I’m going to make him some cloth covers for his because he has the plastic as well. Have a blessed rest of your day and week to come. God bless.

@latriciacagle4873 4 жыл бұрын

I live in the Arizona desert and I made beef jerky for this first time last summer. I did it outside using a hanging, mesh dryer made for herbs. Since COVID I’m expanding my storage and don’t want to rely on freezer storage. I’m expecting an electric dehydrator this month so these tips are timely. Thank you for sharing and I am learning so much from your videos.

@lisawostalsmith3310 4 жыл бұрын

As usual Heidi you're the best! I'm dehydrating grapes...soooo many variables! Thanks for another great video! @Sandra D yes Heidi's videos have been so timely!

@connieatkins7390 4 жыл бұрын

Such a timely video as I just ordered a dehydrator through your Amazon link

@jessicakickbush1129 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You answered a lot of questions that I had about dehydrating herbs and veggies. I love the wood stove dehydrating rack. I have never dehydrated so many items as I have this year.

@3basketliving 3 жыл бұрын

Ok....Ok....I think it's time for Mr. Rain to build you a solar dehydrator considering my experience with such an item. HE WILL GET IT! I just know he will. Metal cabinet..........Mrs. Rain will be sooooo happy with it. just my friendly thoughts. :)

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty happy with the set ups I have right now, he made the dryer I use in the winter time for me and the electric ones I use on solar when we are getting plenty of collection

@quiltingdiva 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just received the Feverfew and Marshmallow seeds I ordered. They came quickly and also I appreciate the information sheet enclosed. Your neighbor to the south in Kingston, WA.

@alkato7271 4 жыл бұрын

Really love all the practical info. Just started watching this summer, so maybe you've said this, but John at Growing Your Greens says that enzymes start dying at one hundred, seventeen degrees F, so you are right on target for that too. Lastly, if I have a spare tray, I put an empty one on the top of the stack to prevent flyaway. Keep up the good work!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

That is something I keep meaning to do (the extra tray on top) but forget! haha

@elizabethcope1502 4 жыл бұрын

I started putting tray on top yesterday. I had some garden sage try to suck into heater. Scared me that I might ruin my dehydrater.

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

My Excalibur blows heat across the trays so I put the most delicate closer to the outside of tray.

@wifigrannyl.1354 4 жыл бұрын

Susan Ladner Do you mean metal screens or plastic?

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@wifigrannyl.1354 metal is better. More weight less leaching of phalates & such

@wifigrannyl.1354 4 жыл бұрын

Edie Boudreau Thanks.

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@wifigrannyl.1354 you're welcome.

@angiepool9538 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great information you give out!! Want to make my own dehydrator covers!! Never have liked the plastic touching my food!! Love your channel!

@preppedforeternityhomestea2848 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heidi! You always have great tips😊

@genal5808 4 жыл бұрын

So interesting! I did also watch the other video about making the cloths for the racks. Thank you for sharing.

@elizabethcope1502 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi, I bought reusable food grade silicone seals for leak proof mason jar lids. I have found another use for them. I use instant coffee for us in the morning. Mom & I only drink 1 cup each. The jars are tall & mason regular mouth lid fits on top. The regular food saver accessory doesn't have a way to sit on the jar to seal. That is where the gasket comes in. I put it down on the jar's too narrow sides @ top. Food saver accessory rests on it. I use my brake bleeder to vacuum seal. Now I have a set of pretty yellow lidded jars that I can sit on the counter to use out of. This gasket also works with other jars that a regular lid fits. That means I can recycle jars. The ones I bought are Litorange. Whoops forgot to get Amazon info. Be right back. Sorry about that. It is wide mouth seals 20 pcs if anyone is interested. God bless.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

This is excellent as I have jars I think I could reseal with the food saver if only they were a tad bigger so the foodsaver top would fit better. I need to try this as I also have some silicone seals of both sizes!

@sallyeblen7032 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my first dehydrator ! Oh boy

@homesteadrewind3948 4 жыл бұрын

I did my the cloth covers and I love them!

@leastitdidforme 4 жыл бұрын

Oh! I also just bought feverfew and marshmallow from your Etsy!! Received SO QUICK!!! And they all germinated so quickly!!

@bonnied3550 4 жыл бұрын

Are these plants that will make it through the winter period, if they were in pots but outside?? Will they keep growing or does growth stop?

@leastitdidforme 4 жыл бұрын

QBI Faith I’m in Florida. No winter for me. Maybe Heidi can say....

@Impulse_Photography Жыл бұрын

If I'm Dehydrating Beef Jerky, for example, and I use four trays, halfway into my time I rotate the top two and the lower two. My heat source is on the bottom. I do my jerky at 155 Degrees Farenheit for 8 hours

@debbiefockler9890 4 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of muslin that I cut up for fitting my Nesco trays. I find the nasturtium flowers take a long time to dry due to the green stems that hang off of them. I have been drying consistently almost every day this summer. Thanks for your insight. God bless.

@Rosa-kf6yy 4 жыл бұрын

Oh it's chilly. I wondered why you were wearing a pretty heavy jacket in August! LOL...

@WendyK656 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi, More great information and for the ideas that you share of how you do it. Hey, I am not getting of your No Notifications of any of my youtube channels. I unsubscribed and I subscribed again and hit the bell and nothing is being sent to my g mail???? Yes the fan is in the back of the Excalibur and I have had mine for over 20 years. Thank you so much for all the time you invest for us that watch you.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I never know what the issue is when it comes to notifications. I personally choose not to get any emails like that because it is just too much but when it comes to the notifications here on youtube, I only get half - if even that much - of the ones for comments and replies. It is especially frustrating when it comes to replies because if I do not get a notification, I have to remember to go hunting to see if people replied to any questions I had to their comments.

@tinnerste2507 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been missing a dehydrator! We keep getting rain showers and my big drying racks are outside . Maybe one day! They are hard to find second hand here in germany, and are expensive new.

@selenanieto8152 3 жыл бұрын

Good video

@cindyr1250 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying your videos. I've just started my medicinal or apothecary garden this past spring and bought a large (commercial) dehydrator from a friend of a friend who was moving across the country and didn't want to take it along. I paid about a third of what it sells for. It has racks like an oven except considerably smaller so I took your suggestion to use cloth. I went to Walmart and got the 100% cotton flour sack cloths in the kitchen area. They were less than 5 bucks for 6 or 8. Can't remember. I just have to cut in half and hem the cut side. I'm hoping they work.

@elizabethcope1502 4 жыл бұрын

I got lucky @ my local Rural King. Someone dropped a red soda & splashed all over the white kitchen cloths. I asked the manager would give me a good price. I paid $1.25 to $1.50 depending on size. I used fels soap bar & bluing. They came out so white. Made me so 😊. God bless.

@donnalee328 3 жыл бұрын

one good thing I have learned from another video is to use pinking shears to cut your material to prevent fraying. I had forgotten about them.

@bonnied3550 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi when dehydration by hanging or like you do by your stove or another option that I’ve heard is in a vehicle...dash or just inside how do you/would you gage for doneness. Should a window or multiple windows be opened a bit? Would love some non-dehydrator tips and tricks to know how not to over dry and ruin precious greens, flowers...etc...thank you in adcance😃👍🏼. Also can you go over when harvesting greens, especially those in the mint family, I have found the leaves to have at time different spots on them brown, which like you mentioned could be bruising, but there could be other discoloration. Can you share a bit on what should be look for and should/is it okay to still utilize or should discard. Thank you again❤️

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Check them the same way you would on any kind of dehdyrator, herbs should be crispy. Fruits and veggies should be dry but pliable. Some veggies, especially of thinly sliced can be crispy. Yes, it would be best if there was airflow in the vehicle for good dehydration to occur but that does not mean one needs to put all the windows all the way down, just have them open an inch or two

@susanbystone7853 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thanks Heidi!

@rebeccaharp3254 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how I would get along with you! Thank you (tTt)

@ediemurray1692 4 жыл бұрын

Ty, love my cloth sheets

@mml5794 2 жыл бұрын

You could zig zag the cloths on the edges to prevent raveling.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know this, I just find there is no need for it.

@vivians3696 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi, I was wondering about dehydrating fresh egg pasta. Wasn’t sure you had a video on using dehydrator for that and what temperature and time should I use. Also since it’s egg pasta is it safe to store in jars and bags? Thank you for your helpful advice! I’m making vinegars and have made my bathroom cloths already!

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is safe to dehydrate and store. I have done it before. If they are longer noodles like spaghetti or fettuccini you can simply dry by draping over anything, I use Patrick's pasta drying rack for that. If it is something smaller like farfalle or macaroni, you can dry flat on any surface or on your dehydrator. I very rarely ever turn my heat above 115° when dehydrating.

@barbaramcguire6010 4 жыл бұрын

Good video I love it when you educate me LOL

@NS-pf2zc 4 жыл бұрын

This is helpful, thank you!! I've gotten frustrated with my dehydrators. I got one from my mother in law (which was so sweet) and it stopped working after 2 uses. Then my other one has been working on some grape tomatoes I halved to dry and after 2 days...still damp. Even on the top where they dry fastest. At 135 degrees. Driving me a bit bonkers since I've been backed up with veg coming in. I guess I shouldn't complain and just try to figure out what is wrong, lol.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I tried drying grapes ones....those things take an eternity. I decided I prefer to just buy organic raisins! haha

@NS-pf2zc 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Ok, so it's not just me! Haha!

@TheLeisamarie 4 жыл бұрын

The only way I can get grapes to dehydrate is to cut in half, if I leave them whole, it's days to dehydrate

@bonnied3550 4 жыл бұрын

I just got started last year dehydrating-:). A friend let me borrow one that she said she had gotten at a garage sale it was very basic just plug in and go. (4trays). I was excited to be able to get going😃👏🏼👏🏼. Then a relative I had asked found one exactly like the one she had for 20+ years at a garage sale for $20 and picked up for me. It had ten trays. I was so excited that I could start pumping out the produce. Well it would not be long, before the heat element stopped working 😩. I had been able to get quite a bit of items dehydrated including blueberries and some apple. This was disappointing but I still he he smaller 4-tray unit, so I was at least able to keep going. I also hung items that could be hung and such. Fast forward to this seasons items to be processed and the small 4-tray unit just stopped working one day. I went out to check on and did not hear anything, I thought had I shut off?? I checked he plug and nope it was still plugged in😧. Now at least for an actual dehydrator I was off-line. 😢. I’ve put it out there to friends and family that I am looking but it seems like I may have to go ahead and order new. Best of luck with you on your dehydrating journey. I really appreciate Heidi and all her helpful tips and experiences😃👍🏼❤️. I have and am learning a lot from her😃👍🏼

@luisfernandotorreslopez7984 2 жыл бұрын

QUESTION: Is it ok to mix garlic in with bell peppers to dehydrate them together, or do I have to do separate batches and then mix the ingredients when ready to eat? Thanks in advance for your help! Blessings and greetings from Chicagoland. From: "The Psalm 146 Lady" (Luis' wife)

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

It is possible the garlic flavor can get into other things drying with it so if you do not mind it in the peppers (I know it would not bother me) then yes, you can do that

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning Heidi 👋

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Edie, Denise Girmer had a question on yesterday's yeast storage video about storing gluten free flours. If you get time, maybe you can help her out with that?

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead ok. I'll go look now.

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead ok. Heidi replied to her. Hope it helps.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edie!

@edieboudreau9637 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead you're welcome!

@manningscout 3 жыл бұрын

Heidi, Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and wisdom.💜 I am wanting to learn about dehydrating mushrooms and making medicinal tinctures. Do you have any advice for a new explorer?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Mushrooms are super easy to dehydrate and depending on the mushroom it may be best to keep the heat lower as you do for herb s as they do dehydrate up quickly. As far as tinctures and such, I do have a few different recipes here on youtube you can check out

@manningscout 3 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate your attention to my question. This is a calling for me to learn to make tinctures, I will dive deeper into your videos to see if you can assist further. Thank you for your time💜

@vzero_snexfur885 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi thanks for making this video I'm new to this too ,any suggestion for buying a hydrated brand.Do you have a video in dehydrating fruits and vegetables?II don't have garden is it good to order herb leaves online and dehydrate them? Thanks

@nosaltiesandrooshere7488 4 жыл бұрын

👍 Sehr gut, danke!

@margaretlebs6346 4 жыл бұрын

Question please, my dehydrator won't go below 170* and neither will my electric oven. I hang mints but any suggestions. Any help much appreciated. Thank you

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I would think following the same guidelines I laid out in this video by keep your herbs are far away from the heat source as you can should work and check frequently

@deecooper1567 2 жыл бұрын

Still catching up lololol I can’t get a good look at your dehydrator but it looks like you have sections dividing your tray 🤔. If so what brand or how did you do this? Hope this makes sense as my TBI is having a few issues today😤 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️. Ahhh, found it 👍

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have a total of four Nesco dehydrators. The fist one I got for a great price and at auction and it was brand new. The second one I bought new as a back up and to have more trays. The other two were picked up at garage sales for $3 and $5. The motor in one just recently gave out and the bottom stand on my first one finally gave out last year so really, I am down to three. Glad I picked up those garage sale ones as back ups. Also, several of my trays have broken pieces on them, they are still good though but I am thinking of getting a Cosori with the stainless steel trays. I will keep the dehydrators I have just tossing out the bad parts or trays that are in the worst shape.

@deecooper1567 2 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Wish there were good garage sale here. Our small town is 3 hrs north or south from any sizable town . Not heard of Cosori (?) but I like the idea of stainless steel trays. I have 3 dehydrators also. Before the accident I would have all 3 going with something lolol. Have a great evening Heidi 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

@redbarn23 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a good way to label the different trays so you don’t mix up some of the herbs that may look similar?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I never bother but for these types of trays, one can simply use a dry erase maker on the outside edge

@tinawatrous9295 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi, I am curious to know your opinion on cooking and preserving quick breads and cakes in canning jars. There are varying opinions on this and I am on the fence as to its safety. Since I respect your opinion and experience I am asking you ( and Mary's Nest lol) what you think about this. Thank you for your time and God bless you and Mr. Rain

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Since I have never done it because I simply have never seen the need to, I do not have much of an opinion other than I know many people have been doing it for many years and I have yet to hear of anyone getting sick from it. I think like most things, there tends to be a lot of unwarranted fear involved in preserving foods.

@tinawatrous9295 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you so much for your opinion. :)

@pattycull9330 3 жыл бұрын

Heidi, I hope you can save my season of dehydrated kale. After dehydrating I made kale powder. It is a bright green but when it is left in a glass of water for a few minutes the water under the kale is dark like coffee. Should I throw it all out. Thanks

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

It should be just fine and I would not throw it out

@aslhavardhomestead155 4 жыл бұрын

I have a dehydrator that doesn't have temp control. Should I get one with that?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

While a temperature control is a good idea, you can work with the one you have using the ideas I laid out in this video

@jolenesgarden6619 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 4 tray and a 9 tray Excalibur. Just started drying herbs in them this year. The other day I put a thermometer in them to check the temp. Found out the small one runs cool and the big one runs hot. Anyway, when I dry on 95-105° it takes days for them to dry, even though it's in an air conditioned house. That seems a bit long, not sure what I'm doing wrong. Or is that normal?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Two days is the longest for me on herbs so not sure what other conditions may be slowing down your process

@marykater.7169 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a question: Do you dry and/or use honeysuckle flowers and/or leaves? I can't find much on how to prepare and use honeysuckle, but I just saw an article saying that there are benefits to it. Just wondering. Right now, I love smelling it, but my bush decided to flower again. Thank you for all of your videos, advice and information!

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

my honeysuckle is new this year so I have only just stared drying and saving it but from the time I got it I knew what I would use it for and that is an addition to my skin cream as it is very beneficial to skin health

@marykater.7169 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!

@maggievice9042 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Presto Dehydrator and it is set at 165. Can I still do herbs and flowers on it and just not leave on as long?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

You would need to check them frequently and keep them as far from the heat source as possible

@maggievice9042 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thannk you so much. Blessings

@sylviah1234 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same dehydrator as you are using. do they use a lot of power..elec. is so high now..thank you

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the heat setting but I run mine most of the time in the months we have a good amount of solar power coming in, which is also when most of my herbs are coming in. The rest of the year I dry on a rack next to the wood stove.

@leastitdidforme 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use dried nasturtium for??????

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

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@leastitdidforme 4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country thanks so much! I appreciate it

@beverlylevenhagen454 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi! I'm still learning how dehydrate and would like to start doing meats. However I'm a little scared to try it. I have never done any kind of jerky or cooked meats. Can you tell me why they don't spoil after they are dried? Also how do I know they are completely dried? Is it the same as checking anything else you dehydrate? Sorry for all the questions. Lol

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

One thing about jerky that I believe helps it is that it is marinated. But like any fruit or vegetable, fully dried preserves it because there is not moisture to cause spoilage

@wifigrannyl.1354 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so new at all of this that I must ask a, probably dumb, question. What do you do with all those dehydrated flowers?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend you check out my herb playlist where I talk about the benefits of the different herbs and how I use them. Just scroll through to find the one that interests you: kzfaq.info/sun/PLzVtTPDzFPKHPRMHwH8XG5QKLh-MBvTzv

@wifigrannyl.1354 4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country Aright I will start there. Thanks for answering me, many don’t.

@frugaltraci 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be upgrading soon - but my current dehydrator is simply on/off :(

@wifigrannyl.1354 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, I'm sure you will love your new one. I inherited my mom's on/off dehydrator and used it a few times. It worked but temperature control is important. I finally bought an Excalibur months ago but haven't had a chance to use it yet. My husband's company had to downsize so suddenly he had a choice of working only 2 days or taking the early retirement package. Obviously, he chose to retire 6 months earlier than we planned. So, suddenly, we are packing to move to our place in the country! I will be happy when we are settled so I can have time to get into dehydrating and canning. Now I just have to do a lot of planting. So much to do at almost 70 years old. I certainly don't have the energy I used to. Good luck with your preserving projects and may the Lord bless your efforts and your day.

@sheilallarimer404 2 жыл бұрын

Do you vacuum seal your jars of herbs and fruits

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qL6IrNR1r63VmaM.html

@yoopermann7942 4 жыл бұрын

how do you dehydrate DANDELION flowers without them turning to fuzzy/fluff?? great information and tips

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I think I cover that in this video, if not this one, likely another in the same playlist: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fauKiKWW2cmsoKs.html

@chinyereezenobi605 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for all your beautiful videos, but could you do a video on how to find out herbs that are water soluble and oil soluble I mean herbs you can macerate in oil and herbs good through glycerite

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I use all methods for any herb I use depending on what I am using it for. If you are concerned about which ones are used best in what way, one can look up each individual herb. I have many videos showing how I make medicinal extracts and infused oils using various different herbs according to what I am making it for

@chinyereezenobi605 4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country than you very much!

@PS-ut5ct 4 жыл бұрын

yes God is good all the time! can i dehydrate frozen fruits and vegetables?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can :)

@PS-ut5ct 4 жыл бұрын

Rain Country 💕🙏🏽

@elizabethcope1502 4 жыл бұрын

I have been doing frozen vegs. They are already prepped. I am my mother's only caretaker so I have limited time. This has been a great help for me. God bless.

@PS-ut5ct 4 жыл бұрын

elizabeth cope thanks. Blessings to you and your family

@cindyp.9030 4 жыл бұрын

Can you store your dried herbs and flowers in a plastic container or does it have to be glass? My dehydrator doesn't have a temperature setting or a fan so I will just have to check it frequently. I do plan on making some of the tray liners like you have, what a great idea. Thank you.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

While glass is better, yes, you can use plastic if you need to

@cindyp.9030 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you for getting back to me. I just ordered a dehydrator like yours, my other one wasn't working right, can't wait to get it.

@deborahtofflemire7727 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do with lambs ear.?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I mostly just use it for tea or as a poultice with other herbs when needed as it makes a great bandage, here is an old video I did on that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdCHmZqSt9zGhH0.html

@melisagenell6944 4 жыл бұрын

How do you use your comfrey?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sMuEZ8ukmNm3ooE.html

@blessed4hs 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry if this is repeat, but does watts # matter when choosing dehydrator?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

It matters if you are wanting it to run pretty hot or if you are using solar power to run it off

@blessed4hs 3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead so higher watts will make room hotter and won't work well on solar? What is yours watt please, the. 😊

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

@@blessed4hs higher wattage sucks more power so is you are using solar power it is just something to be aware of and higher wattage also means you CAN dry at a higher heat for things like meats. I do not know what the wattage of mine are as I have never paid attention to it

@blessed4hs 3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead that helps much, I wondered watts due to trying to decide a purchase of a dehydrator. I'm learning that less watts can work for most things. Found one out thrifting yesterday, cheaper brand, but great price and will get me started, thanks for all.

@imannosseir6679 4 жыл бұрын

Can I dehydrate different herbs on different trays at the same time? Would there be flavour transfer if I did regano and basil together?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do it all the time

@deborahtofflemire7727 3 жыл бұрын

Do you do elderberry too ?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@K4Kale 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question about vinegar. I strained mine this morning, it is very thick like a thin smoothie. Why is this? How do I know if its vinegar or safe? My other 2 are very thick and have fruit flies. It all evaporated about 1/4 percent.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I have some that turn out thicker than others but should not be real thick. Best way to tell is to taste and smell. You can also get pH strips and test that way to see if they have a pH of around 3.5

@lesleykissamericafarm9349 4 жыл бұрын

I had a dehydrator given to me. It doesn't have a temperature adjuster and the heat source is at the bottom. How am I supposed to know how long to dehydrate things and what temperature is a 'typical' dehydrator?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Just like with the ones that do have the temperature adjustment, you simply need to work with it and check on your things frequently until you get a good idea one how fast different things dry. I do not know what the typical heat setting is but I am sure one can look it up

@tinnerste2507 4 жыл бұрын

You could put a meat thermometer somewhere into it to get an idea how hot and go from there. I had a dehydrator without temperature gage and it had no heat, just a fan and vegetables often turned brown before they were done, it was a bit yucky.

@elizabethcope1502 4 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere heat setting is 165 degrees. It is best to ✔ with meat thermometer even on new dehydrators.

@laurachastain7116 4 жыл бұрын

Heidi, when you wash used sheets before cutting for the dehydrator, do you use bleach ect...?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I only wash in homemade laundry soap, homemade vinegar, and now I have started adding my colloidal silver

@laurachastain7116 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead So you're washing them in all 3 things at the same time? Silly? Sorry😊

@knowledge-quest5812 4 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Have you got a video on how to make your homemade laundry soap...??

@homesteadrewind3948 4 жыл бұрын

I notice you have comfrey drying. How will you use that? I love this valuable plant. My knee has still not swollen since my four day poultice treatment.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fauKiKWW2cmsoKs.html

@tinnerste2507 4 жыл бұрын

How did you do that? Mashed up In a food processor? and every day a new poultice or twicd a day?

@homesteadrewind3948 4 жыл бұрын

@@tinnerste2507 I just smashed in in my mortar and pestle and only used. It on my knee for around an hour for 4 days. I made a fresh positive every day. I actually documented it on my channel.

@homesteadrewind3948 4 жыл бұрын

Poultice*

@tinnerste2507 4 жыл бұрын

@@homesteadrewind3948 thanks, il have a look at your channel for sure! I always wondered how exactly to use it since its not an immediate effect kinda herb

@mariekrasch503 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that you would put meats above veggies. Aren't you concerned at all that raw meat blood and juice might drip down onto whatever is beneath it?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

The meat I dehydrate this way is NOT raw nor does it drip onto the vegetables. It is all precooked as can be seen if you watch my videos on dehydrating ground meats: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d96XfcWEyMvXfHk.html

@bonnied3550 4 жыл бұрын