How to Dehydrate Onions and Cook Dinner with Me!!

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3 жыл бұрын

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One of my favorite crops to grow are onions! Their flavor is incredible and I was so happy to get to harvest and dry onions from my own garden this year! I hope you try drying your own onions to stock your own pantry! Home preservations is one of the most rewarding things you can do! I hope you enjoy watching me make dinner!
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@rebeccajones1120 2 жыл бұрын

For two weeks solid I have made every effort possible to change our home from a commercialized home to place of homesteading. You are on in the background constantly and I've caught up on every one of your videos. You are now my mother. I'm old enough to be yours but whatever...THANK YOU! I can barely grown my own nails and now I'm planting, canning, buying chickens...you name it! You are a blessing!

@brendajenkins3519 2 жыл бұрын

Dehydrating onions, garlic, or spicy peppers also works well if you put the front of the dehydrator against the window screen so it vents to the outside.

@Cndnwoman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, great idea 😊🙏🙏🙏

@owatagi 2 жыл бұрын

She is apples of gold in pitchers of silver. Her husband is soooo blessed.

@AzGoodAzEver 2 жыл бұрын

I learned more about onions in a minute and half of your video than I learned in 30+ years of life.

@teresatrump8366 2 жыл бұрын

Not only the satisfaction of growing, harvesting and putting it up, it doesn't contain the chemicals in store bought.

@saraloggins8365 2 жыл бұрын

A "thank you" for dinner and he cleans up after the meal. You two are what is called a "power couple"! Thank you both for being a light in this world.

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wam0357 2 жыл бұрын

Genius statement. "I need to start taking things out of my freezer, so I can start putting things in. For variety, for storage quality, for consumption, (the best part!) all great reasons that back up your statement.

@tonyanorris6574 Жыл бұрын

I saw this video last yr and so i decided to try dehydrating some onions....omg!!!! The flavor of home dehydrated onions are amazing, nothing like what you get in the stores. I then decided to do the same with celery, eqyally amazing. I will never buy store bought again. I even gifted my adult daughter, and my 3 adult sons, including my mom a small half pint of each. Then i started getting request for more!! They absolutely love them. So everytime we make a trip back home to Tennessee (currently living in Maryland) I always take them all couple jars of each.

@Ventura0404 2 жыл бұрын

Remember when you’re harvesting or dehydrating or canning you’re not looking at the price you’re looking at the quality how clean it is and you know what’s in it and how it’s been growing. You did a beautiful good job lady bug do a happy dance jig

@aloras405 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@saritasarit 2 жыл бұрын

And the skills that you learned which are priceless and will return your investment of time for the rest of your life.

@juliemilliron849 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you mentioned how satisfying it is to perserve your own homegrown items. I also feel that way about my canned goods ad freezer meals. I love it.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@benrichards9667 2 жыл бұрын

I just dehydrated garlic and onions with my Excalibur. Love that thing! I should buy another one. Worth the $. 👏 nothing like organic, clean chemical free garlic and onions!!!

@850beachmomrn 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Josh thanked you for cooking! And love your team work on the cooking and cleaning!

@elisabethb3231 3 жыл бұрын

That garlic fact was completely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@shamancarmichael5305 3 жыл бұрын

I'm tired just watching ya girl! I love how you multitask though, it's a great way to approach how you plan, like baking more than one thing while the oven is on!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@sheilaanderson7215 6 ай бұрын

You are inspiring! Thank you for sharing real-life experiences with us in a honest and humble way. Please keep making videos.

@susanjones3177 2 жыл бұрын

Wise women! Onions and garlic OUTSIDE!!!

@bexco5304 2 жыл бұрын

I love how your husband always thanks you for making the food! ❤️

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

He is so sweet

@hjisagirl 3 жыл бұрын

I love dehydrating veges. This year, I have been taking them to the next level and powdering them. Two sink fulls of spinach turned into a 1/4 pint jar of spinach powder. One tablespoon of that would be like a large plateful of fresh spinach.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing

@zombiemom5088 3 жыл бұрын

I have teenage boys .. so sneaking in my super greens powder in dishes is a great way to get the nutrients in with no fuss

@scottwilliams5196 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing the same with kale and beet leaves. It's amazing how much nutrition we can get in such small space.😊

@biteyfloofmomma7279 2 жыл бұрын

Can you notice a flavor difference when you add the veggie powder to a dish?

@scottwilliams5196 2 жыл бұрын

@@biteyfloofmomma7279 I can't unless we really add a lot. You can see it though. I put it in my eggs in the morning and I can see it but not taste. You could really pour it on in things like beef stew, or crock pot stuff.

@claramorgan8670 3 жыл бұрын

Although it's totally normal, I can't help finding you so adorable whenever you say "My Husband" 😆😆😆 I don't know, there's just something very loving in your energy every time you say that and I have to say that I love it! 😆😆😆 Maybe I'm slightly living vicariously through you? I'm a few years shy of 50, never actually married (common-law partner only), so never got to legitimately call someone "my husband". Either way, I love it when you say it! 💜

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you

@Romans828girl 2 жыл бұрын

I second this. I am married, and I feel about my husband like you sound about yours, Becky. It's so sweet.

@jodythomas1159 3 жыл бұрын

I love how your top matches the onions!!!!! 😉

@Cndnwoman 2 жыл бұрын

Dehydrating 🍓 my landlady/friend gave me, she's so sweet! 😇🌻🌻🌻

@missdenim6590 2 жыл бұрын

Broccoli has the same type of thing as the garlic where u cut it, the compounds marry and become so beneficial, but let it sit after cutting a bit before dumping Broccoli into any heat. I always cut Broccoli first and add it last.

@juliespencer1164 2 жыл бұрын

I really low how so self-sufficient you are one amazing lady. xxx

@rhy5001 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so excited for another freezer meal video. You have inspired me to start doing them because I start school soon and won’t have the time to cook a lot. Your freezer meals and DITL are my absolute favorite videos to watch on KZfaq.

@drummerlovesbookworm9738 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Ish, Becky! I never understood all that about onions. You are the best teacher!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it’s helpful

@laurabrown5983 2 жыл бұрын

what great teamwork!! that hubby packs lunches and cleans up is so nice...

@lindawaxman570 2 жыл бұрын

Your video style is the best I've ever seen. You go right to it and not beat around the bush like so many do. I can't stop watching because it's so interesting and entertaining as well as educational. I'm an organizer But you are super at it and use common sense to do several projects at once consuming less energy, time and space. Love your home grown foods and delicious recipes. You are great and a Sweet heart.

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad :)

@MsAliciasaurus 2 жыл бұрын

I found you a few days ago and I am LOVING your channel! I also followed on IG. These are goals that I want to achieve one day and I am learning so much from you. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your homesteading with us on this platform!

@dappledsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

You're totally my garden to table food hero!!! I LOVE these videos - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

@TheMissBeki 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you so much .. Your energy is inspiring :) and you are so right .. feeding my family with food I have grown myself is one of the most satisfying things ever !! .. much love from Australia

@kimpossible9211 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so inspired by your videos, Becky. Thanks for the great ideas. On another note, I did my first ever canning today.... made green tomato salsa. Looking forward to many more videos with preservation ideas.

@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to use all the not so great onions! I dehydrated and powdered a load of spring onions (green onions, I think you call them) that were going to seed after overwintering them, tops and bottoms all mixed in. I use it in everything! So useful to have.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@tiffanyfelkner8995 3 жыл бұрын

You inspire me! I am not a gardener at all, but I love the idea of buying our foods from local farms. I have been making a few of your recipes and tweaking them for our tastes. I can’t wait to make more. Keep those ideas and recipes coming!

@susananderson9619 2 жыл бұрын

I learned about letting cut garlic sit fir a while after cutting years ago. And I'm thrilled you know it too and spread it on your channel

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

@pamwittman4832 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Fun to watch how dedicated you are to being self sufficient. Thank you!

@rivinius98 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen anyone’s channel grow this fast!!! Huge congrats and keep up the good work!!

@MRTIKKS_OFFICIAL 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely ❤ your vids. I've been binge watching whilst deep cleaning. It's summer here I Australia and you're information has been so helpful. Thank you so very much. You have a beautiful soul.

@haydehabdolahian7691 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear your husband actually help you with dishes at list ! He is one lucky man who get to eat so good every day , I see so many ladies your age all they do is playing with their cell phone and the husband comes home with take out 😏and I don’t want to say anything about picking up things 😞

@deedeemooreco.2304 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found your channel. I’ve been doing these things for almost 60 years and have still learned new information from you. Thank you for all the research you’ve done and shared with us. I think you’d love a vidalia onion chopper.

@katelinwilcox6368 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you!! You’re so informative, and inspiring! I’ve been living vicariously through your videos. #goals 😄

@christineayre796 Жыл бұрын

The love that you put in any food creates so much more than anything that you can get with already preserved food. Also, who knows what else is in with those foods such as fillers. Good job Becky!!

@roki5337 4 ай бұрын

That is a wonderful team work with the cooking and packing of lunches

@Summerdaze8 2 жыл бұрын

You’re such an inspiration! Thank you for these awesome videos.

@ema8909 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the scientific things you explained in this video!! (Onion growth and chenistry of garlic) Thank you!!

@jillywells1232 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this you are so precious I love watching your videos. 💗💗💗

@lindazick5601 Жыл бұрын

I always learn from my time spent with you! Thank you

@shawntalumpkin6403 2 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or was the sound of the dried onions satisfying?

@kimcritchfield5796 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of adding food grade Descant packets to your jars to keep them dry? I just started this homestead adventure, and I like the Wisedry brand because you can “recharge” them. Keeps your stuff DRY and not moldy.

@gaylewatkins4685 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic use of your time. I love that while you were using your oven you decided to bake two dinners. Great job.

@vivecah6011 3 жыл бұрын

U are an inspiration to watch. Love the onion harvest n end product. Wud love to see u cook with them. Such an amazing young lady.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@roki5337 4 ай бұрын

Your Freezer meal techniques have been wonderful. I have used some of them and tailored them for my family.

@Melissa-yv5ye 3 жыл бұрын

you have inspired me so much. greetings from south africa

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad Thank you!

@katelynnmcdougall9826 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been binging your videos since I discovered your Chanel yesterday 🥰 I’m loving the inspiration , my family and I live on five acres and we have a huge garden . My husband has been growing a lot of things and we got a dehydrator this summer so that will be a fun new journey to try :) only have weeks left before the snow comes .

@megandehn-rose2667 3 жыл бұрын

You're teaching me so much. Love this channel. Thank you so much for the content.

@christinemcnamara8787 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video Becky until next time

@lisahubbard5935 2 жыл бұрын

Yay for Jingles! Also, yay for you and your mom! 👍👍 You two are so cute together. 🥰

@tamarap7882 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You have quickly become one of my favorites to watch. I am learning so much from you as I am also located in the PNW. Please keep making videos and sharing your knowledge.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

@melindagibson8606 2 жыл бұрын

I am all about garlic! I had no idea about Alison! So amazing!!!!! I love your videos, you are a natural! Can't wait for the next freezer meal ideas!

@lindagaughan9998 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your teaching

@rosanna3714 3 жыл бұрын

I love your energy !! Your dogs are like mine and hang around the stove hoping you drop something.It's always a proud moment when you grow it and preserve it , knowing you can do it yourself if other resources fail. I stated canning and preserving in 1972, I thought it was a lost art, I'm so happy to see you doing this and teaching this to get back to basics. 💕 from another Washington friend

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you fir watching

@roki5337 4 ай бұрын

That is a nice gift from hubby!

@zukosmom3780 2 жыл бұрын

Slow down in talking! Some of us old folks are having a hard time keeping up 😊 you are such an inspiration

@cynthiafisher9907 2 жыл бұрын

You can slow the speed of the video down if it bothers you.

@queenieburgers50 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea to dehydrate outside! I haven't dehydrated onion yet, but will definitely remember now when I do, so thank you! I have the same dehydrator, it's amazing, so much better than the nesco I first bought, hated switching trays so often, it's worth the price to just walk away and not think about switching trays, added unnecessary stress. I live in Wisconsin, I did with onions like I do with other plants and started indoors 🤦next year I'm hoping to be less dumb, still new to this lol we have had a drought all summer here, lot of bugs, only the people with a ton of experience have had success in the conditions, oh well, next year will be better 🤞

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@carolynrice6383 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your dehydrator! I have just your basic one. My husband gave it to me for Christmas about 7 years ago. I need to get at least a 5 tray like yours!

@DG-pu1lp 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. You are very talented and your videos are inspiring. 😊

@denisepineda1788 10 ай бұрын

I just got a dehydrator and can’t wait to do some of my own herbs. Thanks for the great video!

@miraidarodriguez3830 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos girl!!! so motivating and fun to watch. i am currently dehydrating basil while planning my azure standard haul

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@tonyarueff3230 2 жыл бұрын

Using food you grew and preserved is VERY satisfying 🙂

@deborahcatello6362 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you Becky for this great video...I am about to dehydrate a bunch of onions now. .Be well!

@_hollowhaven_8186 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and watching your journey! It’s inspiring! I actually started watching from the beginning yesterday also because I love how much information you share as you learn. Buying a used 4 tray Excalibur dehydrator today to try it out before investing more.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so excited for you! Thank you for watching!

@camillekortis2117 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video on onions, I learn so much from you! 😘😘

@karlau1084 2 жыл бұрын

I dehydrated garlic last year for the first time, and I grind it fresh and it is SOOOOO much better than anything I've ever bought. I am looking forward to doing onions this year. Thank you for the inspiration! Also, I feel like I am hanging out in "my neighbor's kitchen" when I watch your videos, and that makes the videos even better. Thank you for sharing.

@Cherryparfait41 Жыл бұрын

I’m late to game and being quite chicken about onions and garlic…even though I had a great harvest of both, I’m worried about the snake staying in the Sedona dehydrator that we purchased. Did you have any regrets after dehydrating these pungent smelling items?

@salabeebop 2 жыл бұрын

You're editing skills are getting better! Thanks for bringing us with you. I never thought to cook several days of dinner in one day for easy prep on the day of

@nikidijawen 2 жыл бұрын

Saturday was first time seeing you in my feed I clicked your video and been watch everyday after that, I think one of the reasons I like watching is because like shows on decorating and building a house its the before and after, your videos like those shows the in-betweens are edited so well is very satisfying from start to finish.

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much!

@theresaholtz6261 3 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet that he thanked yoh.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

He is the best!

@booksandbreggs 3 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from your vlogs!! I am currently dehydrating my banana peppers, jalapenos, and some pear tomatoes. It's my first year gardening and I'm a work in progress. I had so many peppers and tomatoes come in at once that I had to come up with something other than eating and canning them. I have no idea what I'm going to do with all this dehydrated produce...lol...but I'm learning as I go.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos! I'm excited for you!!

@lmb0005 2 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm, you have inspired me so much. I am planning vege beds, herb tubs and buying a dehydrator. Thankyou so much. My seasons are the opposite to yours as I am in Queensland Australia.

@amysantilli8032 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same dehydrator setup! Except that mine are much older. Lol. I found a 5 tray Excalibur at a garage sale. Then Grandma gave me her 9 tray Excalibur. I definitely make use of both, too. I love your parchment paper trick!

@debbyd5729 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this and thought I’d share if it might help others. If you have a convection oven, you may have a dehydrator button on your oven! My oven temp is 150F minimum but the dehydrator option allows me to go down to 100F and blows a fan. I literally just figured this out 30 minutes ago and I immediately harvested some kale and am now dehydrating for green powder! 😊

@LurkerSmurf 3 жыл бұрын

My oven does that too. It calls itself "proofing" temp for breads, but that will dry things out. I dry tomatoes at 120º frequently.

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kimcritchfield5796 3 жыл бұрын

I have a convection oven. I dry stuff at 170, but didn’t know about a possible button! I’ll get the book out!! Thank you for mentioning this!

@LurkerSmurf 3 жыл бұрын

@@kimcritchfield5796 on my super-old Kitchen Aid oven, if you hold down the Bake button on the convection panel, it eventually switches to Dehydrate mode and you can set a low temperature.

@kirstennielsen4046 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I have an oven with so many option other than fan, grill and conventional oven. Is there a known logo for dehydration?

@christinej2358 3 жыл бұрын

The dried onions look great! So did your pasta dish! Thank you for sharing!

@derail6969 2 жыл бұрын

Gal, you have done greatttt!!!

@peggyw172 2 жыл бұрын

I love my food processor. One of the best kitchen tools I’ve ever bought.

@debbiealtman4572 3 жыл бұрын

Your a smart cookie. Wished I’d known what you know at your age. Keep up the good work. Love ya

@dearnefromaustralia2416 3 жыл бұрын

100% love watching your channel! I’ve been watching since pretty much the beginning and I’m thrilled to see your subscribers growing as well as your garden! Keep up the excellent work! Now if you add the word keto in one of your videos it would EXPLODE 🤩👍🏻😁

@rebeccajourney3183 2 жыл бұрын

I love how well you educate us! If my oven is on, I always cook two meals. Your hubby is so sweet to help you! Thats what marriage is all about. A partnership in all ways❣ I LOVE SAGE & KALE!! Green powder please!?! Love to you & Josh & your families!

@AcreHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks, Rebecca! :)

@tinatripp2413 2 жыл бұрын

Omg love your videos It is amazing and I learned so much Ty for creating all of this wonderful videos and information

@lisalemaster9383 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I am definitely going to have to get a dehydrator. I am going to look at thrift stores and Goodwill. I remember seeing one there before. Wish I bought it. An idea for anyone on a budget. Thank you for again fantastic video 🙂

@xomabetoys4711 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos i love gardening but i really never preserved or dehydrated anything . Now that I watch a your videos for the 1st time im looking forward to start doing that and also do meal prep too Thank you for motivating me

@robyne1039 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh you're so clever, I only discovered your channel yesterday. I've binged watched you since. I'm inspired now to dehydrate my own herbs 🌿

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@susangardner8305 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky those onions look great I am going to invest in a dehydrator now that my garden is growing Your meals look sooooooo yummy my husband and I have the same arrangement as you guys , I cook he cleans but I also clean as I go . Love the channel keep it up

@lisamills6259 3 жыл бұрын

I was shocked at the taste difference the first time I dehydrated my own onion and garlic. SOOOOO MUCH FLAVOR!!

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

It's so much better!

@jenniferwood9349 2 жыл бұрын

Your energy amazes me! But I remember having lots of energy when I was young.... I love watching your videos.

@Romans828girl 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a looooooooong time since I've had that kind of energy!

@moneyalways7674 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I ADMIRE HER ENERGY!!!!

@DianaTorez 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel has taught me so much thank you

@heartsdreamshomestead8930 3 жыл бұрын

It is sooo satisfying

@carolclarkson4859 2 жыл бұрын

We got a freeze dryer and love it. You have to try freeze drying your onions! Amazing.

@irinanazarenko8406 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the next inspiring video, I love it! It does motivate me! And it is so timing! Just was thinking to try in first dehydrating onions and garlic. Greetings from Ukraine;)

@AcreHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you for watching!!

@sabrinakopke8911 2 жыл бұрын

Yas! I cook and boyfriend cleans, it's worked for us for almost two years!

@heartsdreamshomestead8930 3 жыл бұрын

My husband does the dishes too. I do clean what I can as I go too

@patholland1025 2 жыл бұрын

I love your dog mine is a Australian shepherd Queensland heeler. White with tan patches and a little black by his ears. His tail wags up down back and forth and in circles. He does a rodeo dog move too like a rocking horse then he spins. Thank you for all you do. Hugs