Watermelon will freeze dry easily and thoroughly and makes for a fun snack that is much different than fresh watermelon. Freeze dried watermelon is crunchy sweeter than its fresh counterpart. Preparation of Watermelon for Freeze Drying To freeze dry watermelon, it is important to start with a ripe watermelon. A ripe watermelon will have a … Read more

Classically, tomatoes grow great in a wide range of climates, are easily grown at home, and are usually inexpensive at the grocery store. Canning is a great way to preserve tomatoes, but we’re going to explore a way to extend the shelf life even further. Canned tomatoes cannot be freeze dried very effectively. Canned tomatoes … Read more

The answer is yes, bread can be freeze dried. Freeze dried bread is a great option for those who want to store bread for long periods without worrying about it going stale or getting moldy. When freeze drying bread, the moisture is removed from the bread, leaving the bread dry and crispy. Very dry and … Read more

Though there may not be a great situation for freeze drying cooked rice, there’s really no better food that can be freeze dried after cooking. Freeze drying cooked rice will basically take it back to it’s original uncooked state and allow for long term storage. Can Rice Be Freeze Dried? Rice can be freeze dried. … Read more

It turns out that freeze dried bacon makes for a great snack but for best results, you’ll want to cook it first. You can pre-fry or pre-cook your bacon prior to freeze drying and it will make for a great snack whenever you’re ready to eat it. Does Freeze Dried Meat Go Bad? Like any … Read more

When people hear “freeze dried alcohol”, what comes to mind is a powder that they can carry in a bag in their pocket and can add to any beverage to make it alcoholic. In this sense of a portable alcoholic powder, it’s not feasible to freeze dry alcohol. Alcohol (ethanol) itself is a liquid and … Read more

Heavy whipping cream can be freeze dried but it’s important to cool off your trays beforehand because the cream is sensitive to heat. In the typical Harvest Right freeze dryer, cooling the chamber ahead of time is a mandatory part of the freeze dry cycle, so you won’t miss this step. You can feel free … Read more

Oreos can be freeze dried but don’t rehydrate very well (think about how quickly an Oreo gets soggy when it’s dipped in milk). Regardless, a freeze dried Oreo makes a great treat and it’s fun to see how big it expands! If you really want to have some long term storage fun, combine your freeze … Read more

Like most other dairy items, cheese is easy and practical to freeze dry. Freeze dried cheese makes for a great snack because it’s light, tasty, and has a tremendous shelf life, or it can be added as usual to another recipe. When cooking, you don’t even need to rehydrate the cheese ahead of time, we … Read more

Potatoes are a great option to be freeze dried. Mashed potatoes are a particularly good option as they rehydrate well and can be served rehydrated and heated with little difference from freshly mashed potatoes. How Long Does it Take to Freeze Dry Potatoes? Potatoes will generally need a full freeze drying cycle of about 30-40 … Read more