Welcome To My Freeze-Drying Recipe Hub!

The ultimate resource for all things freeze drying here at A Better Choice Homestead! If you're ready to revolutionize your food preservation, maximize nutrient retention, and achieve unparalleled shelf-stability, you've come to the right place. Freeze drying is truly a game-changer for building a resilient pantry, transforming everything from garden harvests to gourmet meals into lightweight, long-lasting treasures. On this page, you'll find everything you need to confidently embark on (or advance!) your freeze-drying journey: delicious recipes perfectly suited for the process, essential tools like our specialized log book to track your success, handy rehydration formulas for perfect results every time, and so much more. Get ready to preserve food like never before, ensuring your family has access to wholesome, homegrown goodness for years to come!

I have a Harvest Right Original Medium Freeze Dryer. It holds 4 trays, and each can hold roughly 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. of food. If you have a different model or size, you'll need to make some adjustments.

Please note that dry times may vary depending on the temperature and humidity level where you are.

I find that rehydrating meals in their mylar bags and metal bowls with fitted lids works better than in plastic or glass, even with a fitted lid. Mylar and metal bowls hold the heat from hot water better. I always use hot water on freeze-dried MREs and protein.

A note on freeze-drying foods containing fat:

While freeze-drying removes water, it does not remove fat. Fats, particularly unsaturated fats, are prone to oxidation, which leads to rancidity. Rancid fat develops off-flavors and odors and can degrade the overall quality and safety of your long-term food storage. Foods high in fat (like dairy) generally have a shorter recommended shelf life when freeze-dried compared to low-fat fruits, vegetables, or lean meats (20-25+ years). If you mix high-fat dairy into a meal, the entire meal's shelf life becomes limited by the dairy's fat content.

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