How Long Does It Take to Freeze-Dry Jerky?
People commonly use freeze-dryers to preserve snacks, meals, and even milk to cut their expenses and allow them to store … Read more
Preserving Foods
Over the years, people have developed, improved, and perfected many ways to preserve foods. Today, multiple food preservation and storage options allow folks to enjoy their favorite foods without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert at preserving your own foods, we aim to be a thorough, useful resource to you in your prepping journey so that you and your family can enjoy your favorite foods no matter the circumstances.
If you aren’t sure where to start, read our overview guide first. It will help you understand better what food preservation methods exist and may work best for your family.
Start here: Preserve Food: Easy and Effective Food Storage Methods
Then, you can dig into the specific guides and articles based on what you want to read next.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Freeze-Drying
Freeze-drying has been around for a long time, but it has become increasingly popular in the last few years. In … Read more
Can You Use Parchment Paper in a Freeze-Dryer?
One of a home cook’s favorite tools is parchment paper. So, we might wonder – can parchment paper be used … Read more
Can You Use Silicone in a Freeze-Dryer? Things to Know
Silicone is a durable manufactured material that we can use in many ways. It’s been widely embraced by the food … Read more
Freeze-Dried Steak: the Complete Guide
As a new freeze-dryer owner (or even if you’ve had one for a while) – we might be wondering which … Read more
Complete Guide to Freeze-Drying Yogurt and Kefir
While yogurt and kefir both come from fermented milk, they have some differences. For example, kefir is a creamier liquid, … Read more
How to Store Honey: Short-Term and Long-Term Food Storage
Whether raw or pasteurized, honey is always good in our cupboard. It’s a suitable sugar replacement that packs lots of … Read more
Complete Guide to Storing Wheat in Food Storage
Wheat is an excellent candidate for food storage, especially long-term. Due to its suitability for long-term storage, wheat is a … Read more
How to Freeze-Dry Insects (Crickets, Mealworms, Worms, etc.)
Did you know the freeze-dryer can also freeze-dry insects? Why would anyone want to freeze dry bugs? Some people like … Read more
How to Freeze-dry Milk (Goat, Cow, Sheep, Human, Nut)
Freezing dairy products for long-term storage is not always possible and is not the best solution. Furthermore, dairy that has … Read more
Complete Guiding to Store Beets
Beets are extremely healthy and delicious vegetables, perfect not only for kids but for adults also, we all love them! … Read more
How to Safely Store Freeze-dried Foods in Mason Jars (vacuum sealer)
Mason jars are a great way of storing food safely. They are very suitable when it comes to freeze-dried food. … Read more
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