How to Dehydrate Watermelon // Watermelon Jerky

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How to Dehydrate Watermelon // Watermelon Jerky

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Did you know that you can dehydrate watermelon for long-term storage in your pantry? Yes, you can, and it's YUMMY and so easy to do with a little patience. *CLICK SEE MORE FOR INO*
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0:00 Intro to preserving watermelon
0:40 Can you pick a good one?
3:56 Don't do this....OUCH
4:30 How I do it
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@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

So- salt or no salt on your watermelon? Gotta know how you do it! PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD FOR DEHYDRATING: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/how-to-dehydrate-watermelon/ 25+ Ways to use Watermelon : www.thepurposefulpantry.com/uses-for-watermelon/

@NRice34102 3 жыл бұрын

There are two things I always salt - tomatoes & watermelon.

@eyes2see438 3 жыл бұрын

SALT ALWAYS ON WATERMELONS, Cantaloupe, and Honeydew melon’s. I’ve been known to throw away an entire watermelon because it was Miley.

@kitakhat 3 жыл бұрын

A lil salt sometimes especially when it's not very sweet. Salt makes the sugar stand out so if it's not the best melon... salt it is. My mom put black pepper on her cantaloupe.

@melissaleavitt1496 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried dehydrating other melons?

@lynzysconstitutionalcrashc7836 2 жыл бұрын

Always 🧂🍉 Had a friend from El Salvador that salts her Mangoes

@mr.delicious3311 8 ай бұрын

This is the third video of yours I’ve watched tonight after buying a dehydrator and you’re already blowing my mind!

@ThePurposefulPantry 8 ай бұрын

Have fun with it!

@user-zy1pd9pu6s Жыл бұрын

A Mexican seasoning named Tajin is amazing on watermelon. It's a mixture of salt, dehydrated lime juice and ground chili.

@hellobeach07734 25 күн бұрын

Tajin for the win. I eat it with Cucumber as well.

@jillclark1744 2 жыл бұрын

As a child I ate it with salt but as an adult I don't use salt. Thank you for this video. I grow watermelon and I have always hated the waste of good melon because I just couldn't seem to eat it all. Can't wait to do this this summer. I dehydrate so many things but never thought I could dehydrate watermelon. Just a note. I have used unbleached muslem cloth cut to fit my trays. Works great and I can wash them. Just make sure you wash and dry the material before you cut to size because they will shrink.

@janinedear-barlow 3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of anyone putting salt on watermelon but I will have to try it next time I get one.

@yvettethomas5533 3 жыл бұрын

It's so good salted!!!

@Favorite-catNip 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. As a kid my dad always used salt. ?

@Searchlightnv 2 жыл бұрын

Salt is a big yes. Thanks I’m so glad I found you. Just starting

@rhodaneader9008 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and I am gonna try it. Sorry that you got cut. I read your response about drying the herbs in a paper bag, in the car. It is a valid point. I have always done that, but I am going to rethink it. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing so much with all of us. ❤

@retiredreyes5084 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try it! I did the tomatoes and everyone loved them, thank you!

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@debk5325 3 жыл бұрын

What an idea! I would have never thought of dehydrating watermelon. Thank you

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

It is quite fun!

@stephanieh.777 3 жыл бұрын

Salt! I do mine slightly different: First, PEEL the dark green layer from the whole watermelon before slicing; then slice the meaty part as you like - but my main focus here is the rind: Without the outer dark green layer, slice the pith (white part) into bite-sized or apple pie apple-sized slices, and boil until soft (~30-45 min.) [Trust me on this, the dark green will never soften, so you need to peel it!] Cool it down before storing in ziplocks in the freezer or using straight away. This rind can be used as a mock-apple pie (watermelon rind pie), or as a vegetable in a stir-fry. I use them both ways, and they're delicious! I store my dehydrated slices in the fridge; I find that they're very sticky otherwise, but the fridge keeps them crisp - just take out portions, chilled.

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tip!

@irishpixierose 3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of peeling and processing the rind. Sounds good and we enjoy stir fry.

@09echols 3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of using the rind in cooking but pickled watermelon rind is delicious

@debieblue 3 жыл бұрын

SALT!...Always. [Thought I was the only weird one, glad to see I have peeps...:P]

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

So far most of the responders have been salty :)

@steves3760 11 ай бұрын

Salt, nope, try black pepper. You won't regret it.

@adultishgambino6831 11 ай бұрын

@@steves3760who hurt you...

@KatieChandler-oj8ze 11 ай бұрын

Haha that's funny

@Elaine-hq8uu 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video as I sit here looking at a massive seeded watermelon. No salt. 🍉❤️

@judyblaise1639 3 жыл бұрын

I love salt on watermelon, apples, cantaloupe and grapefruit. I’m from North Alabama

@wandatucker3509 3 жыл бұрын

salt brings out the sweetness...

@cynmelly637 3 жыл бұрын

I also love pepper on cantaloupe.

@wiwiharison1084 2 жыл бұрын

Peeling watermelon efficiently: cut both ends first, so that watermelon can stand still. In vertical position, peel it from top to bottom, and around. After that, you could cut and slice the way you want without wasting any.

@georgevanaken925 3 ай бұрын

😂 That’s how I do it!

@barbarasunday3514 2 жыл бұрын

I just did my first jerky.and candied rind with lemon and cinnamon....ooh so yummy! I peeled the green skin when it was cut up, but again, I had never tried it before Fresh watermelon is good too with or without salt.i love it both ways

@JosephinesDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

No salt...but Daddy salted. 🥰 I've seen lime squeezed on it too!! I make a watermelon in chunks in a glass of water with fresh mint leaves and lime freshly squeezed. Absolutely a favorit!!

@mdorn6592 Жыл бұрын

There is also a recipe for watermelon margarita slices...I've made them and they are delicious. Might be a Martha recipe if looking for it...

@colleenmarie6265 2 жыл бұрын

I never ever heard of using salt on watermelon . Thank you❣️🙏🏼

@nemoperception7928 2 жыл бұрын

What a great treat

@nomadnana5565 2 жыл бұрын

Saving for a dehydrat machine can't wait man you make it look so easy. I know probably not but it all looks delicious.

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@nigelleyland166 2 жыл бұрын

With salt, preping info is super usefull.

@thePlanetariYum 10 ай бұрын

Never grew up putting salt on watermelon. Gonna have to try that!

@hollykidson Жыл бұрын

Okay, cutting the squares first is a stroke of genius. I've done dehydrated watermelon and it's incredible, but I'm always trying to figure out how to put all the wonky rounded pieces together on the trays. It's tetris, but less fun... lol. Thank you for the tip!! :D

@Dyntithius 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have been dehydrating watermelon for years and love it. If you cut it a tad thinner, the watermelon will we be so thin that it just melts in your mouth!

@taraisfluffy 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of eating watermelon with salt!!! I'll try it this summer!

@gailsbookishthings5191 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Missouri, and as a kid, we would salt our watermelon. My husband’s family added pepper to their cantaloupe!

@elizabethshaw734 2 жыл бұрын

I received my magnet today and thank you so much for the handwritten note! :-)

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@shawnplowman7924 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was really interesting and informative

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@biebel1963 3 жыл бұрын

I never tried salt on watermelon before. I’ll try it for sure. Btw I love your channel, love from Belgium 🇬🇱🇲🇭

@MelboCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Salt, lime, and chili. Tajin is the bomb on mellon and fresh fruit.

@char-knee496 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried cinnamon?

@vickicox6313 2 жыл бұрын

We my siblings and I are from the Midwestern states.. we were raised to put salt on watermelon...which our niece grosses out about but I have found if the watermelon is very naturally sweet I don't use salt on it which is rare but now and then I do just to bring better flavor out of it.

@gailclay4905 5 күн бұрын

I love the good salt and I use it on watermelon but not all the time!

@jasoncox3647 Жыл бұрын

Tajin !! So good

@robynsjewelryideas Ай бұрын

This is awesome!

@ThePurposefulPantry Ай бұрын

Hope you'll give it a try!

@irishpixierose 3 жыл бұрын

No salt, but I'm willing to give it another try 😉 sometimes I will sprinkle a little Tajin on. Last year I pickled watermelon. We really enjoyed it and the longer it sat in the refrigerator the better it was.

@suzannedouville6780 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this recipe. Now to find an edible watermelon. Your videos are very informative. And I purchased a Cosori dehydrator. I had/have an old (30yrs old?) dehydrator. I have some frozen raspberries from my patch that I will be making into leather. Thanks again.

@ThePurposefulPantry 10 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@bluebinstein Жыл бұрын

salt brings out the flavour in everything

@barbarawoodling7778 2 жыл бұрын

Salt vs no salt.......depends on the watermelon....if it’s GOOD and SWEET.... no salt. I pick my watermelons by knocking on them and listening to the sound....the deeper the sound the more ripe (or over ripe) it is. That was the way I was taught when I was young.....and I don’t care if people think I am weird when “listening” to watermelon. So glad I found this video, I will have to try this next year during watermelon season

@freidabjork1302 2 жыл бұрын

I never even thought about using salt but that's just how we did it as kids.

@jennyrogers2070 3 жыл бұрын

Salt on mine grew up that way love it

@jennyrogers2070 3 жыл бұрын

Balsamic Vinegar is good on watermelon also

@AmiFriendsStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Grew up with salt, but don't use it as an adult. Just cutting salt whenever possible. Would love to taste the dehydrated watermelon!

@Kcmunchkin923 2 жыл бұрын

Salt is good for you.

@lorenenewsome523 2 жыл бұрын

Love, love, LOVE salt on my watermelon!

@chickenstead6586 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! neat

@victorialg1270 3 жыл бұрын

My chickens go crazy for watermelon seeds. They totally clean up to the green skin.

@jolenejoyce5368 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely team salt!

@collinhuey2090 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos. I use to thllrow away 30% of my food but now it is 155 BEcause I dehydrate my food!

@OMalMalamutes 2 жыл бұрын

Fresh and no salt. I love watermelon.

@anonymousone2843 3 жыл бұрын

I have been dehydrating for a decade. I have been doing alot of food preservation lately, dehydrating, freezing, canning, and I was driving just yesterday thinking about watermelon and how that it was one of the few things I have never preserved. This morning, out of nowhere this video popped up!! My youngest daughter (who will be 19 in 2 weeks. . .YIKES I'm getting old!) and my dad are HUGE watermelon lovers. Just a month ago they sat on the patio and ate a GIANT one just the two of them in a few hours! Isn't the first time or even the 10th time they did that and you would think the inevitable stomach ache that follows would have deterred them again, but it didn't. And I'm sure they will do it again! You would think that a 76 year old man would know better by now🤣 This is a PERFECT treat for them. I will give it a try this week. Thanks for the video!

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

Hope they enjoy it!

@vickicox6313 2 жыл бұрын

I'll tell you something ,, watermelon is full of water and some fiber, my doctor suggested I drink watermelon juice three times a day just for the fact sometimes we don't drink enough water during the day...but if a person has diabetes they have to be careful... Watermelon in my book is the best part of summer. Enjoy. And God Bless

@MennoniteFarmhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I like your way of cutting up watermelon better…. Than my way… Oh Watermelon has to have salt …. Husband thinks I’m nuts! It brings out the flavor.

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

I'm quite often looked at weird about it, too, but where I grew up, salt was a constant with it!

@WHOHW Жыл бұрын

Try Tajín con limón. Delicious .

@craftymary1953 3 жыл бұрын

Both ways!

@halfpint8311 3 жыл бұрын

Your opening remarks about why to wash the watermelon before cutting, made me laugh, because I just went through this with my family last night 😄 I love salt on watermelon 🍉 👍

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

LOL - yep...it's kind of gross if you think about it too much!

@halfpint8311 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry I also wanted to say that, I completely agree with you that, seedless watermelon does not have the same great flavor that regular seeded ones do. And thank you for the great watermelon jerky idea. Time for me to get busy with that 😉

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

@@halfpint8311 Glad it gave you a new idea!

@mandykaminksy1279 13 күн бұрын

@ThePurposefulPantry, did you say watermelon from East Texas?! I’m in East Tx too. I just started getting into dehydrating after finding my Grannie’s dehydrator in storage. I’ve had my Mom’s for a few years and used it a couple of times, but now I’m really interested in figuring it all out…hence that’s how I found you and have been enjoying your videos!

@nikkirodriguez9529 3 жыл бұрын

I love watermelon, our town festival is know as the watermelon thump. I don't eat it with salt.

@brooklyn3534 9 ай бұрын

No salt! Ive never heard of anyoke eating with salt until tonufgt 😂 wow you learn something new everyday 😎

@artkingofwholefoods74 2 жыл бұрын

I got my Cosori because of your channel. :))

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

aww - I hope it's been a good choice for you!

@artkingofwholefoods74 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry it has! I basically use your videos as a guide. 🙏

@tennesseegrands6620 3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks to you, I'm now craving watermelon! Have to buy one on next grocery trip. LOL Absolutely salt for me!

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@ljtminihomestead5839 3 жыл бұрын

No salt on fresh. However I had fresh chunks and some feta cheese first time was great together...love dehydrated watermelon, flavor so intense!! TY for advice in picking a watermelon. I slice lengthwise not in rounds...just me...then slice...ps. it be gone in 2 days here!!

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@adamkhan7234 Жыл бұрын

Bubba moment - genius joke. Loved it hehe

@susanboyd2921 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Salt always!!

@chrisdee3211 Жыл бұрын

My son is 2 and insisted on gettin a little watermelon yesterday... I put some salt on it(which he also loves) and it blew his little mind. Lol

@NhaughtyD 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try this! I’m in the “no salt” camp! 🍉

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 жыл бұрын

It is definitely a fun treat.

@SuperWhatapain 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!🤩🤩🤩

@cmhardim4 2 жыл бұрын

My grandmother used to grow and sell blackdiamond watermelons we would follow her when she went to the watermelon patch waiting for her to pick one.... lol she would find one and slice it open. Then she would pull out that salt shaker from her apron... definitely a salt person here.

@lindavanord5606 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love salt on mine

@mastersparkeeone 3 жыл бұрын

I dehydrated watermelon this weekend. My cuts were pretty ugly but same thickness. It took about 15 hours. Tastes awesome. Can't wait to give some to the grandkids :)

@marisacaltran8167 2 жыл бұрын

Você desidratou por 15 horas em que temperatura?

@mastersparkeeone 2 жыл бұрын

@@marisacaltran8167 I have a simple machine. I'm sorry no temperature controls on it. It really is delicious 😋

@marisacaltran8167 2 жыл бұрын

@@mastersparkeeone Thanks.

@onmyway7363 2 жыл бұрын

Parents used salt. I do not use salt on my 🍉🍉🍉. Thank you for the video. Im Off to try this!!!

@thelthrythquezada8397 2 жыл бұрын

I have done the salt, but being from NYC we just ate it as is.

@CraftsBayou 3 жыл бұрын

Always salt! It intensifies the sweetness. 🍉🥰

@Faye.r.harris 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely team salt.

@villagesteader3552 3 жыл бұрын

My Mother put salt on her watermelon and I grew up with that! My husband agrees with you, he will only buy them with seeds.

@amilynnstapay796 3 жыл бұрын

I have never eaten H2O melon with salt. Never heard of that until now. I guess I am in the no salt camp.

@dixiemaskell7434 2 жыл бұрын

Pop was a Hoosier and he wouldn't consider watermelon without salt! I don't mind it but prefer not. Now, Cantaloupe is another thing. Gotta salt them! I am intrigued with the jerky and think it would be marvelous! Can't wait to try it!

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it! Try some pepper on your cantaloupe next time ;)

@trishaporte Жыл бұрын

Try placing vanilla ice cream in a cantaloupe half and salt over the top. Sounds weird, but so delicious!!

@judycharvey5790 3 жыл бұрын

Salt of course!!

@donnapilant2542 Жыл бұрын

Love salt. It makes it sweeter somehow!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Concentrates the sugars ;)

@gaynellhilton3004 3 жыл бұрын

Salt! I've got to give this a try.

@yvettethomas5533 3 жыл бұрын

You'll love it!!!

@jamulAK 2 жыл бұрын

Wife and I grew up in Wyoming...salt on watermelon. Salt and pepper on cantaloupe!

@09echols 3 жыл бұрын

I like mine with either salt or lemon juice

@diannegerspacher4889 2 жыл бұрын

No salt...but that's just me...thanks for sharing this info! Blessings to you and your family 🙏

@debbieperks882 2 жыл бұрын

W/o Salt. My mom always added salt. 7-20-22 New to channel. Hello

@mikewilcox9348 Жыл бұрын

My parents used to make watermelon rind pickles. Not sure if there is a bad way to prepare watermelon.

@pamschonfarber1041 2 жыл бұрын

With or without salt, but I like it best with salt.

@kelcritcarroll 2 жыл бұрын

No salt camp here! But I salt my ice cream!🤣

@annettearmstrong8566 2 жыл бұрын

Salt fan 🤩

@JenB.188 3 жыл бұрын

No salt but I used to when I hung out with my grandparents.

@jamiesnider1635 Жыл бұрын

Both! Flavorful watermelon without salt and with salt when the watermelon is not so flavorful.

@debrareed6915 2 жыл бұрын

Love salt with mine

@lindawhite5006 3 жыл бұрын

Salt on watermelon and cantaloupe! Arkansas!

@chrisharrison5126 3 жыл бұрын

Salt is a must on watermelon

@travelinggrandmagardener1794 3 жыл бұрын

Salt is my favorite

@brendadodd1075 10 күн бұрын

Hey Darcy, I saw a video by prechance that made a fruit leather with Pomona Pectin, just adding the calium water to the juice or blended frui. Have you tried this? How did it work for you?, if you did .Thanks

@ThePurposefulPantry 3 күн бұрын

Nope - I wouldn't bother ... but yes, adding pectin can help for low pectin fruits. I just prefer blending with applesauce and being done with it. I'm kinda lazy that way.

@Deborah-hn3rt 28 күн бұрын

Definitely with Salt.. Thats the only wayy to eat watermelon 🍉..❤😊

@stupidcatlover 3 жыл бұрын

No salt but some times I add toco seasonsing it's a guy fieri recipe

@rebeccagrimsley7260 2 жыл бұрын

Salt definitely

@terriegoff1655 3 жыл бұрын

I like pepper on mine. 😁 salt... depends on my mood lol

@trustandobey5656 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to try this! Parchment paper should work, too, right?

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

Not as well, but yes

@trustandobey5656 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks!

@elizabethshaw734 2 жыл бұрын

I looked up and the thing I saw first on the screen was stop talking. So I stopped talking and then I realized you meant you. Yes I'm fine!

@marygallagher3428 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I've never tried salt on watermelon - I'll give it a try :-)

@kaylabug0719 2 жыл бұрын

If my watermelon has alot of black seeds, can I still dehydrate them and eat them with the seeds or do I have to pick them out first and how long will these last vacuum sealed

@ThePurposefulPantry 2 жыл бұрын

You can pick the seeds out after if they don't fall out on their own.