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 blogger at Bored Boomers, Beesville Books, A New Sober You and Easy Food Dehydrating

The How to Dehydrate Food blog shares invaluable tips on successfully drying a variety of fresh foods and how to preserve them for long-term storage. Access Susan's free eBooks "How to Grow & Dehydrate Herbs," plus Susan's "Six Simple Steps" for drying food. Join her as she unlocks dehydrating magic!

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What Are Food Dehydrators? How They Work and Why You Need One

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Food Vacuum Sealer Rolls: Make Custom Bags Like a Pro

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Does Dehydrating Food Destroy Nutrients? Here's the Truth

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How to Dehydrate Beets for Powder or Crispy Chips

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Conditioning Fruits and Vegetables After Dehydrating Tips

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Conditioning fruits and vegetables after dehydrating ensures even dryness, better texture, and safer long-term storage.

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Best methods for storing salt and sugar to keep them dry, fresh, and safe for years.

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Salmon, Shrimp, and Tuna

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Pros and Cons of Dried Fruit: Smart Snacking or Sugar Trap?

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Dried Fruit Bars Recipe: Healthy Homemade Energy Bars

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Liver Dog Treats: Healthy, Homemade Snacks Your Pup Will Love

A pile of Dehydrated Beef Liver Dog Treats

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Learn how to dehydrate peas from fresh, frozen, or canned for storage, snacks, and cooking. Easy, no-fuss steps!

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