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The How to Dehydrate Food blog shares invaluable tips on successfully drying a variety of fresh foods and how to preserve them for long-term storage. Access Susan's free eBooks "How to Grow & Dehydrate Herbs," plus Susan's "Six Simple Steps" for drying food. Join her as she unlocks dehydrating magic!

Recent POSTS on Easy Food Dehydrating:

How Do You Vacuum Air Out Of a Mason Jar?

I've got a batch of mason jars arriving soon. I noticed on your page you talk about adding an oxygen absorber in the jar, but you never talk about drawing

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Product Reviews for Food Dehydrating and Food Prep

Elite Gourmet EFD-319 food dehydrator

Product Reviews for Food Dehydrating and Food Prep: The good, the bad, and the ugly...

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FoodSaver Reusable Vacuum Sealer Bags Review: Worth It?

Quart and Gallon FoodSaver Reusable Bags

My personal take on FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags. Get insights on usage and food storage from real experience.

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Pawcute Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Review: My Hack for Older Models

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Pawcute Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer review: My hack for older FoodSavers. Solves common Mason jar sealing issues!

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Pineapple Lovers - Beware of Bromelain!

Dried pineapple on a trayIf you're afraid of dehydrating pineapple because of the possible bromelain-burn and itch, read how to solve it on my "How to Dehydrate Pineapple" page!

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Dehydrate Eggs Safely: Secret to Long-Lasting Breakfast Staples

Dehydrated eggs in Mason jars

Learn how to dehydrate eggs safely for long-term storage. Preserve your eggs and enjoy nutritious meals anytime.

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How to Make Dog Food So Delicious Your Pup Can't Resist

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How to Make Dog Food: Chicken Chow Made at Home With Love - So Delicious Your Pup Can't Resist

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5 Best Food Dehydrators for Drying Herbs at Home

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5 Best Food Dehydrators for Drying Herbs at Home: Get your free "How to Grow and Dehydrate Herbs" here!

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NESCO Food Dehydrator: Easy to Use and Expandable

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NESCO Food Dehydrator: Easy to Use and Expandable - easily purchase affordable extra trays and accessories!

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Easy Dehydrated Food Recipes: Tasty Meals Made Simple

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Easy Dehydrated Food Recipes: See just how easy it is to dehydrate fruits and veggies for long-term food storage!

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Dehydrated Soup Vegetables: Quick, Nutritious Meals Made Easy

A busy mom with her kids, cooking soup on the stove

Easy, nutritious meals with dehydrated soup vegetables. Recipes, storage tips, and why they're perfect for busy cooks!

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Dried Tomatoes

Hi Susan, Can I make dried tomatoes without a dehydrator? I love sun-dried tomatoes but they're so expensive. I use them on sandwiches and pizzas. Thanks

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What's the Difference Between Freeze Drying and Dehydrating?

I'm a reddit reader and I noticed that people use Freeze drying as a preservation technique. What's your take on it?

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Do You Have to Peel Carrots Before Drying Them?

Do I have to peel my carrots before I slice and dry them? What happens if I leave the skin on? I know I have to wash them first. Thanks!

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Which Dehydrator Lasts?

How long does a Nesco dehydrator last? I haven't bought one yet.

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Can I Use Yellow Split Peas?

Wondering if I can use yellow split peas? Or a combo?

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Beef Stew: Best Cut to USe?

Just want to know what's the best cut of beef to use in stew, or does it really matter?

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Pork Tips

If I have different sizes of cut up pork I put similar sized pieces on one tray, then other sizes on the other trays, you know, so they're separated into

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Frozen fish

Just wanted to say that I thought that was very interesting about NOT dehydrating frozen fish and the reason why. Thanks!

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Easy Food Dehydrating Forum

female with a food dehydrating question...

Welcome to the Easy Food Dehydrating Forum

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Simple Stir Fry with Dehydrated Vegetables for Quick Meals

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Create a delicious stir-fry with dehydrated vegetables. Perfect for busy moms looking for quick meal ideas!

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About Easy Food Dehydrating: Why You Should Dry Food Too!

Susan with iHeart EFD mug, and Nesco Dehydrator making raisins

About Easy Food Dehydrating: Susan's Six Simple Steps and Why You Should Dehydrate Food Too!

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Dehydrating Beets: Make Crispy Homemade Chips

Beets in a dish

Learn how to make crispy, delicious beet chips at home. My guide to dehydrating beets covers everything you need to know.

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How To Dehydrate Vegetables In A Dehydrator

ehydrated onion, carrots, beets, zucchini, and red peppers

How To Dehydrate Vegetables: From broccoli to zucchini, see how easy it is to dehydrate and store your favorite veg!

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Stop Fruit Leather Holes: Dehydrator Snack Tips

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Got fruit leather holes? See how to prevent or fix them. Create smooth, perfect fruit roll-up snacks every time.

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