Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating: How to use your new dehydrator!

Dehydrating food is so easy to do, but can be daunting if you're just starting, so this video will help you walk through the process of getting started dehydrating food for long-term storage for your pantry!

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[lindahamilton]

I am 71 years old and never dehydrated anything! You have taught me so much and I am so appreciative. Thank you

[onmyway]

I've done mixed veggies
Green beans
Watermelon 🍉
Mushrooms
Muskmelon
Jalapeños
Orange 🍊 mint
Stevia
Bananas 🍌
Blueberrys
Strawberries 🍓
Broccoli 🥦
Squash
Having a ball

[julied]

It is because of you that I invested in a dehydrator and I'm loving it! We go to a food pantry at least once a month and there's always lots and lots of vegetables and fruit. We wouldn't get very much because we couldn't eat that much before it went bad. The food bank workers were always encouraging us to take more but there's no way we could use it all. But now I have a dehydrator I can dry all the extra to have this coming winter. I also made a super greens powder per your suggestions which our sons will use in their smoothies. I also made beef jerky, celery powder, tomato powder, apple rings, dried strawberries, and dried summer squash. Next will be watermelon jerky. Thank you so much for all of your information.

[flowercats]

I love my Corsori. I use it all the time! I never used my manual - I immediately found you! 😊

[paisley]

I am saving for a cosori! I want one so badly. I have none. I had a dehydrator a cheapish old one but I have it to my son because he did not have one and my son's both grow big gardens, fish and one hunts, the other does not have the heart to kill a animal.😀 So the son that doesn't hunt bought a nice one. The other son that hunts has 4 kids so it's harder for him. So I gave him mine. Now I am saving for a dehydrator. Hopefully I find a real good sale.

[cindychalfant]

I pulled out my nesco 7 tray dehydrater, I did vidalia onions rings!!
So I can put in a salad or cheeseburger! Yum!

[salgal]

Amazing video, thank you so much! I have been using an old round one that is 15 years old. It has served its purpose but it does not have adjustable time or temp, just on or off 😂. I just ordered the Cosori and your video is fantastic! Thank you!

[helenjones]

I’ve been dehydrating for 30+ years. Super investment. I can and freeze less food, never have vegetable waste. Just finished dehydrating mushrooms that were at a great sale price. Highly recommend choose a model that will meet you needs.

[eileenknoblock]

Thank you so much! I've been binge watching your videos and ordered a dehydrator that is suppose to arrive tomorrow. You break everything down and make it less intimidating! I ordered a bundle from your website and can't wait to get started!

[reneegriffith]

Got my new dehydrator today, came on here to remember what to do. Got it cleaned. Waiting for my mesh sheets and silicone sheets to come tomorrow, then will be doing some frozen veggies.

[JoAnnCarpenter]

Thanks so much for showing us what to do, I always learn more when being shown what to do. I can always refer to your video later on!

[GEOCAHEPUNA]

Are you a Master Food Preserver? I have dried and powdered carrots and mushrooms. Im doing pickles I made last week. I plan on drying and powdering all vegetables and sell. We have a homemade cottage law here. Thank you for the inspiring ideas.

[marygallagher]

Great introduction to dehydrating :-)

[janlovell]

You are the queen of dehydrating! I learn so much from you every time I listen to your tutorials. Thanks so much.

[LisaJButler]

Darcy, I can't thank you enough for your fantastic and educational videos! I'd never considered dehydration before stumbling across The Purposeful Pantry. I've now bought a Devanti 6 tray (same as your Cosori but in Australia) and I love it! I'm loving dehydrating and storing food and I'm learning so much from you. I also get your wonderfully informative newsletter. You are so inspiring. Thank you! 😊

[PrettyAliceNight]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I’m saving up for a dehydrator and am super excited to finally get it!

[Gogrannygo]

I had no idea I could take frozen veggies 🥗 veggies 🥕 and dehydrate them. I am dehydrating now. Thank you so much!!

[elizabethhendriks]

thank you so much for this video. I am a new subscriber. Have had my dehydrator for months and was hesitant to start as I didn’t know much about it. Bought a book, but you have made this so straightforward I really appreciate it!

[deborahrusignuolo]

Thank you for the great information. I am new to all this and I just got my first dehydrator. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[BrendaBodwin]

I really love my Cosori. 😁👍🏻 I use that white tray as a catch as well. I purchased 6 extra mesh sheets and 3 silicone liquid or fruit leather trays with nine.