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
Milk is one of the easiest, best, and most cost effective foods to freeze dry at home. Once your milk has been freeze dried and powdered, it’s very lightweight, it can be stored in the proper conditions for up to 25 years, an entire gallon of powdered milk will fit in a quart jar, and … Read more
The easiest foods to freeze dry are fruits and vegetables with high water content such as apples, berries, and carrots. We’ve found that milk is the easiest liquid to freeze dry. If you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these are the classic fallbacks that almost always turn out perfectly and can preserve your favorites … Read more
Condiments can be freeze dried as any other food item. The key to freeze drying condiments is to be careful to avoid or handle with caution any condiment that is overly full of oil or sugar or risk possibly damaging, or at least having to deep clean your freezer dryer. Can I Freeze Dry Ranch … Read more