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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.

Take a look at Susan's free eBooks "How to Grow & Dehydrate Herbs," plus Susan's "Six Simple Steps" for drying food. Also, pick up a free copy of "5 Dried Food Recipes" too! 

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Recent POSTS on Easy Food Dehydrating:

How to Dehydrate Chicken the Safe & Simple Way

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.

Continue reading "How to Dehydrate Chicken the Safe & Simple Way"

How to Store Dehydrated Food for Long-Term Freshness

Susan Gast smiling while holding Mylar bags and screw-top Mason jars of dehydrated food for storage.

Keep dehydrated food fresh for years: Vacuum sealing, Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, desiccant packets plus storage tips.

Continue reading "How to Store Dehydrated Food for Long-Term Freshness"

Spicy Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe: Bold & Tasty Snack

Spicy Beef Jerky Marinade Recipe

Make spicy homemade beef jerky with smoky heat and bold flavor—a protein snack for trips or quick cravings.

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How to Dehydrate Eggs Safely for Long-Term Storage

Row of mason jars filled with bright yellow dehydrated powdered eggs for long-term storage

Step-by-step egg dehydration guide with safety, storage, and rehydration tips for long-term use.

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Mylar Bags for Dehydrated Food Storage: Seal for Years!

Putting vacuum-sealed packages inside Mylar bag

Use Mylar bags for dehydrated food storage: oxygen absorbers, sealing tips, and sizes for long-term freshness.

Continue reading "Mylar Bags for Dehydrated Food Storage: Seal for Years!"

Homemade Pet Treats: Easy Dog & Cat Snack Ideas

Golden retriever and tabby cat on kitchen floor near a tray of homemade dehydrated pet treats

Learn to dehydrate homemade pet treats and meals your dogs and cats will love.

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How to Make Dog Treats: Easy and 100% Pup-Approved!

Happy dog eating treats

How to make dog treats at home! Dehydrate healthy, homemade dog treats your pup will love—fresh and preservative-free!

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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.

Continue reading "Easy Chicken Salad: Simple, Creamy & Versatile"

How to Dehydrate Cooked Pork (Safely & Deliciously!)

pork chops on the grill

How to Dehydrate Cooked Pork (Safely & Deliciously!) Dehydrate leftovers for soups and stews!

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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.

Continue reading "How to Dehydrate Plums for Prunes and Snacks"

No-Bake Dried Fruit & Nut Bars Recipe — 5 Ingredients

No-Bake Dried Fruit and Nut Bars on a plate

Make chewy no-bake dried fruit & nut bars with 5 ingredients—no oven, no processor. Mix, press, freeze, slice.

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How to Dehydrate Bananas for Easy, Healthy Snacking

Dehydrated Banana Chips in a green bowl

How to dehydrate bananas (no browning!) for healthy snacks and storage—perfect for chips and smoothies.

Continue reading "How to Dehydrate Bananas for Easy, Healthy Snacking"

Wear Latex Gloves While Dehydrating (Stay Clean & Safe)

Woman wearing latex gloves while handling frozen peas, preparing them for drying in a white round food dehydrator.

Stay safe and clean! Wear latex gloves while dehydrating food to keep germs away. Makes handling frozen foods easier.

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How to Dehydrate Kale: 3 Easy Ways for Chips & Powder

Susan Gast smiling in a modern kitchen with a kale smoothie, chopped kale on a cutting board, and a bowl of dried kale.

Learn how to dehydrate kale for long-term storage. Plus make crispy kale chips + nutrient-rich kale powder!

Continue reading "How to Dehydrate Kale: 3 Easy Ways for Chips & Powder"

Dehydrated Sweet Potato Treats: Human and Dog Approved

Sweet Potato chips + fries

Make these dehydrated sweet potato treats for you AND your dog. Plus dog-safe tips for sharing the love of snacking!

Continue reading "Dehydrated Sweet Potato Treats: Human and Dog Approved"

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