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How to Dehydrate Food: Tips and Techniques for Food Preservation

The only Blog you need to read on how to Dehydrate Food Safely!

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Susan Gast, Author and Food Preservation Enthusiast
Susan has been dehydrating and preserving foods for over a decade, sharing practical, tested methods that help readers make healthy, long-lasting meals at home.

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The How to Dehydrate Food blog shares timely tips on successfully drying a variety of fresh foods and how to preserve them for long-term storage.

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Recent POSTS on Easy Food Dehydrating:

How to Dehydrate Zucchini: Slices, Shreds & Chips

Slicing fresh zucchini on a cutting board alongside a bowl of dehydrated zucchini chips

How to dehydrate zucchini—slice, shred, or spiralize. Dry at 125–135°F for 5–11 hours. Storage, rehydrating, chips.

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Dried Fruit Bars Recipe: Healthy Homemade Energy Bars

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Dried fruit bars recipe: Healthy homemade energy bars you can make in a jiffy!

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How to Dehydrate Garlic: Elephant & Regular Varieties

Thinly sliced Elephant Garlic on Nesco dehydrator tray

Learn how to dehydrate garlic - elephant and regular - for chips, powder, and long-lasting flavor.

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How to Dehydrate Pineapple – Fresh, Frozen, or Canned

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Learn how to dehydrate pineapple slices or chunks. Fresh, frozen, or canned—get chewy, sweet results every time.

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Rehydrating Dried Food: Pro Tips for Perfect Results

woman pouring filtered water from a measuring jug into a bowl of dried vegetables on a kitchen counter.

How to rehydrate dried food to make it flavorful and nutritious! Learn the best soaking, simmering, and steaming methods!

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Why the Excalibur Food Dehydrator Is a Smart Investment

Cartoon image of a woman prepping carrots beside an Excalibur food dehydrator, with diced food inside the trays.

Discover why the Excalibur Food Dehydrator is a top choice for food drying.

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How to Dehydrate Plums for Prunes and Snacks

Susan Gast enjoying a dried plum from a wooden bowl filled with homemade dehydrated plums

Learn how to dehydrate plums into chewy prunes—simple steps, drying temps, doneness tips, & storage for year-round use.

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How to Dehydrate Grapes for Nature’s Candy Anytime

raisins from large red grapes on a white plate

Dehydrate grapes to make chewy, sweet bites of nature’s candy AKA raisins! Perfect for snacking or adding to recipes!

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Dehydrate Chicken for Easy, Shelf-Stable Meals

Smiling woman in floral apron standing beside a round white food dehydrator with the top tray removed, showing dehydrated chicken slices now cooling on a nearby plate.

Learn how to dehydrate pre-cooked chicken for safe, tasty meals that last—perfect for prep, travel, or shelf storage.

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Pea Soup with Dehydrated Peas: Smooth & Velvety

Woman enjoying a bowl of velvety green pea soup at the kitchen table with bread on the side

Make velvety pea soup with dehydrated peas, tarragon, and pantry staples—easy one-pot comfort in about 30 minutes.

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Lentil Soup with Dehydrated Vegetables - Easy Recipe

Tasty Lentil soup in a square bowl, with a spoon

Hearty lentil soup with dehydrated vegetables—easy to cook, protein-packed, and perfect for quick meal prep.

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Green Split Pea Soup Made Easy in the Slow Cooker

Green Split Pea soup in a square bowl, with a spoon

Easy slow cooker green split pea soup with ham, carrots, and celery—comforting, flavorful, and simple to make.

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Easy Chicken Salad: Simple, Creamy & Versatile

Smiling woman in glasses holding a plate with a chicken salad sandwich on lettuce and tomato in a bright kitchen

Creamy, easy chicken salad with pantry staples. Serve on bread, greens, or crackers—fresh or dehydrated veggies both work.

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Creamy Cauliflower Mash: A Comforting Low-Carb Side

Cauliflower Mash - made with added Millet and Quinoa

Creamy cauliflower mash with millet and quinoa—low carb, kid approved, potato-like. Make it with dehydrated or fresh.

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Dehydrated Tomato Minestrone Soup – Easy Pantry Meal

Tomato minestrone soup in a bowl

Make dehydrated tomato minestrone soup with dried veggies, beans, and pasta—a cozy, shelf-stable meal ready anytime.

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