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Easy Food Dehydrating Susan Gast
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The Easy Food Dehydrating podcast covers all things related to food dehydrating. Dried bananas? Fruit rollups? Mushrooms? Yep. What kind of dehydrator and food vacuum sealers to use? Yes. What size oxygen absorber is best? Yeah. It's all in here. A weekly Podcast by Susan Gast ~ your food dehydrating guru since 2010!
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Ep 10 - What are Mylar Bags and Why Use Them?
Let's talk about Mylar bags today. Specifically what they are, and why we use them in our food dehydrating efforts. You know, when we store dried foods for long-term storage, it's important to keep three 'enemies' at bay:WaterLightAirThese tough bags are an excellent way to keep your dehydrated foods safe.* * *If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with someone else you think might enjoy it too! See how easy it is to dehydrate food, whatever the reason or the season!Vi...
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Ep 9 - What's the Difference between Nesco and Excalibur Dehydrators?
Unsure which dehydrator is best for you? Susan explains the difference between the two 'starter model' dehydrators so you'll know which model will suit you best! Or do what Susan did, get one of each!Check out Nesco dehydrators Excalibur dehydrators over on Susan's website Easy Food Dehydrating + + + +If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with someone else you think might enjoy it too! See how easy it is to dehydrate food, whatever the reason or the season!Visit ...
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Ep 8 - 10 Things You Should Know About Dehydrating Food
Drying food is a great way to preserve it for a long period of time and it’s a simple and easy process that can be done at home with little equipment and without any chemicals. All you need is a dehydrator (which can be purchased online or at most kitchen stores) and some fresh produce.Easy Preparation: Wash, Peel, Slice, or DicePrior to dehydrating, simply wash and slice the produce thinly, spread it out on the dehydrator trays, and set the dehydrator to the appropriate temperature.To aid in...
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Ep 7 - Food Vacuum Sealer Bags and Rolls
Today’s episode talks about using food vacuum sealer bags and rolls and the different roles they play. Susan reminds you to get your oxygen absorbers too at this point! Included are tips on how to fill the bags with ease!If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please share it with someone else you think might enjoy it too! See how easy it is to dehydrate food, whatever the reason or the season!Visit Easy Food Dehydrating for all things dehydrating! As a "Thank You" for listening, ...
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Ep 6 - Dehydrating Meat + Beef Jerky Recipe!
Dehydrating meat is a great option if you are you looking for a way to preserve meat without canning or freezing. It's easy to do, and you can dehydrate just about any kind of meat. We'll show you how dehydrating meat is done safely, step-by-step. We'll also share some tips on how to store your dried meat and use it in recipes. Let's get started! We've also got an easy Beef Jerky recipe too.Methods of Preserving Meat - Meats are preserved by smoke, freeze-dried, or cured by salt. Shelf ...
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Ep 5 - Six Simple Steps for Dehydrating Food Safely
There's nothing like the taste of fresh, homemade food. And when you dehydrate your own food, you can enjoy that delicious flavor all year round! In this how-to guide, we will walk you through six simple steps to dehydrate food at home. With a little preparation and some basic supplies, you'll be on your way to creating healthy and delicious snacks and meals. So let's get started!All it takes are six simple steps to dehydrate food.1. Buy It!2. Prep It!3. Dehydrate It!4. Condition It!5. Vacuum...