I Ruined $100's in Freeze-Dried Food (Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Made) | Pantry Chat

Aug 31, 2024

Discover the essentials of freeze drying and avoid common pitfalls that could waste your food and money. Learn about innovative techniques for preserving living foods like sourdough and yogurt. Gain insights into the functionalities and advantages of freeze dryers, including how they help retain beneficial bacteria. Master the seven crucial steps for successful freeze drying, from preparation to flavor enhancement. Dive into personal experiences that highlight the rewards of a well-stocked pantry for winter!

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Intro

00:00 • 8min

Exploring the Benefits of Freeze-Drying Living Foods

07:41 • 8min

Understanding Freeze Dryers: Noise Levels, Benefits, and Personal Experiences

15:27 • 21min

Mastering the Seven Steps of Freeze Drying

36:00 • 17min

Freeze drying is a very basic and straightforward process - if you know some of these simple tips! Don't make the same mistakes I made when I first started freeze-drying.

Follow my seven simple steps for freeze-drying, and you'll be well on your way to lining your pantry full of preserved food.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/7-steps-of-freeze-drying-mistakes-to-avoid/

To sign up for the waitlist for my Abundant Pantry: Freeze Drying Masterclass, go here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY10" for 10% off your order of $50 or more (to drop locations only). Valid through 9/30/2024: https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt

Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Chit Chat
6:15 - Abundant Pantry Freeze Drying Masterclass
11:18 - Azure Standard
13:33 - Freeze Drying Q&A
21:07 - My Freeze Drying Story
36:30 - 7 Steps of Freeze Drying

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