I seem to be getting a lot of FD vids in my feed, probably because I subbed a couple channels recently. I have a small Pro HR I got a couple of months ago, it runs version 5.5. I don’t know if it’s just me or a newer machine or what but I haven’t experienced the fails you say have or could happen. I’ve used the rectangle Kemps and Great Value (Walmart brand) ice cream sandwiches. I’ve cut some into long “sticks” or in half or thirds.. but also left some completely whole… and they come out great every time. I don’t change anything, letting the FD run whatever cycle it wants to. I don’t know if you just like the tiny squares you make or …? I like whole sandwiches. I’ve also bought quart ice cream, cut them out of their packaging and then made entire slices (3x5-6 inch slabs) sliced thin, and they come out fine. I did try thick slices but they didn’t dry properly. So thin it is, but they come out great. Grids look interesting.
Amazing ideas!! Thanks for sharing! The newer versions of the software and newer machines have helped with the older issues. They are a lot smarter now. I did the small squares so they would be in ready-to-eat pieces for backpacking, etc.
Thank you! No reason for putting the ice cream on its side other than that’s just how it ended up! 🤪 works fine either way as long as you don’t let it melt!
So. My ice cream always explodes. What am I doing wrong? When do I turn the pump on? I'm brand new and so confused. Do I not turn the pump on at all and it will turn on in it's own? I was closing the valve and hitting the button to turn the pump on. Should I not do that?
You should never have to turn your pump on or off. It plugs into the back of your freeze dryer and always stays in the ON position - the machine will tell the pump when to turn on and off. It should only turn on once everything inside is frozen rock solid. That’s where your problem is, the pump is turning on before everything is super frozen (-20 degrees or so)
Wondering what the shelf life of these ice cream sandwiches once so put them into a Mylar bag with a window since so hope to sell them at my farmers market and local vendor fairs.. any idea? I don’t want to make them too far in advance but of course I can’t make everything the day before either!
We tried the Fat Boys and cut them into 4 sections. We added 8 extra hours of dry time. They all seemed great but after 12 hours in a vacuumed sealed jar they lost 1/2 their volume and were soft. So disappointing. Don't know what we did wrong. It's raining today could that be an issue? We have it in our house in air conditioning, latest software. Any tips welcome.
You know your store could be on the north side of SLC much closer for me to visit. Got a new FD going to do those ice cream sandwiches family voted I need to start with the deserts/sweets. Gotta have sugary treats to survive the zombies apocalypse.
LOVE this table! Works great. The 48” wide one works great too, gives you a little extra space for trays, etc www.amazon.com/dp/B07L8DC8MC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_pMH7Fb4C9W8MS
Usually about 6-10 hours for stuff that's unfrozen, and for pre-frozen stuff (like these ice cream sandwiches) it may only be a couple of hours or less
amzn.to/3SmjLSF I've got a couple of these for my freeze dryers, they are awesome! Be sure to pick the size deep enough for your machine and wide enough to give you the space you need/want for staging your trays.
I’ve only did ice cream sandwiches one time I don’t remember what setting I did. I thought every thing u put in the harvest right had to be custom setting. But anywho. They came out with almost no ice cream in the center. Like almost hollow. Any one know what I did wrong ?
They probably didn’t have REAL ice cream in them. Some kind of corn syrup stuff. I tried Eskimo sandwiches and same thing. Gooey chewy stuff. But other ice cream sandwiches were fine. Crunchy!
I'm using the Harvest Right large freeze dryer with premier vacuum pump. sophossurvival.com/product/harvest-right-home-freeze-dryer-large/ The stainless steel table was found on amazon - just search "stainless steel food prep tables" and find the one you like.
@@scarleenswalker7923 keep dreaming & wishing I was for a long long long time, saved and all, just recently got one last week, keep those dreams alive if it's ment to be it will happen don't ever give up a good dream/hope.
@@donnac.3268 Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. “Dream” is MY word. Spend much time hoping and dreaming. Life has thrown me a curve so I’ll just see where it goes. Thank you SO much!
Now I can fd my icecream sandwiches with confidence! Thanks!
We love using those fat boys factory seconds! Also the Jolly Lama dairy free comes from the same factory 🏭🎉
We came down from Idaho to buy a large Harvest Right FD.
Thanks for being so helpful and your videos are great.
Thank you so much David!! 🙏🙏🙏
those look so good ty for such a helpful video!!
You are so welcome! 🔥🙏
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us
Love your videos! To the point and loads of information. I’m new to freeze drying and appreciate all the tips. Just ordered your grids.
Thank you Melanie! I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoy the videos and hope you like using those grids as much as I do! 🙏🔥
Just came into your store yesterday, LOVE IT! Great video and customer service
Thank you SO MUCH!! I really appreciate your business, and thanks for watching!
Good stuff.
Thanks!
Thanks worked well for me
Glad it worked well for you!! Thanks for watching, and happy freeze drying! 👊
What do you do if they aren't ready after the cycle?
I seem to be getting a lot of FD vids in my feed, probably because I subbed a couple channels recently. I have a small Pro HR I got a couple of months ago, it runs version 5.5. I don’t know if it’s just me or a newer machine or what but I haven’t experienced the fails you say have or could happen.
I’ve used the rectangle Kemps and Great Value (Walmart brand) ice cream sandwiches. I’ve cut some into long “sticks” or in half or thirds.. but also left some completely whole… and they come out great every time. I don’t change anything, letting the FD run whatever cycle it wants to.
I don’t know if you just like the tiny squares you make or …? I like whole sandwiches.
I’ve also bought quart ice cream, cut them out of their packaging and then made entire slices (3x5-6 inch slabs) sliced thin, and they come out fine. I did try thick slices but they didn’t dry properly. So thin it is, but they come out great.
Grids look interesting.
Amazing ideas!! Thanks for sharing! The newer versions of the software and newer machines have helped with the older issues. They are a lot smarter now. I did the small squares so they would be in ready-to-eat pieces for backpacking, etc.
Great video! Just curious why you place the ice cream on its side rather than on the cookie part?
Thank you! No reason for putting the ice cream on its side other than that’s just how it ended up! 🤪 works fine either way as long as you don’t let it melt!
@@sophossurvivalif it melts does putting it back in the freezer fix the problem?
What did you have your custom settings on?
So. My ice cream always explodes. What am I doing wrong? When do I turn the pump on? I'm brand new and so confused. Do I not turn the pump on at all and it will turn on in it's own? I was closing the valve and hitting the button to turn the pump on. Should I not do that?
You should never have to turn your pump on or off. It plugs into the back of your freeze dryer and always stays in the ON position - the machine will tell the pump when to turn on and off. It should only turn on once everything inside is frozen rock solid. That’s where your problem is, the pump is turning on before everything is super frozen (-20 degrees or so)
Wondering what the shelf life of these ice cream sandwiches once so put them into a Mylar bag with a window since so hope to sell them at my farmers market and local vendor fairs.. any idea? I don’t want to make them too far in advance but of course I can’t make everything the day before either!
Hey Sharon, shelf life would be 10 year minimum. If not longer.
Do I need to put an OA in the small bags? The ones with a window. 5x7
We tried the Fat Boys and cut them into 4 sections. We added 8 extra hours of dry time. They all seemed great but after 12 hours in a vacuumed sealed jar they lost 1/2 their volume and were soft. So disappointing. Don't know what we did wrong. It's raining today could that be an issue? We have it in our house in air conditioning, latest software. Any tips welcome.
You know your store could be on the north side of SLC much closer for me to visit. Got a new FD going to do those ice cream sandwiches family voted I need to start with the deserts/sweets. Gotta have sugary treats to survive the zombies apocalypse.
Oh you just wait! We have big plans for expansion and doing research on several new locations. Stay tuned!
Where did you get the stainless steel cart? Fits perfectly!
LOVE this table! Works great. The 48” wide one works great too, gives you a little extra space for trays, etc
www.amazon.com/dp/B07L8DC8MC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_pMH7Fb4C9W8MS
@@sophossurvival thank you!
Link to buy the trays?
Are your tray grids no longer available? The link did not work.
Thanks for the heads up! Link is fixed. Yes they’re still available!
Seems like Shawn could be opening one while you cut.... but still like your set up.
Thank you! 🔥👊
Do the pieces need to be on its side? 😮
No - they can be on their side or upright.
Also, you don't have to put space between them. Just pick up the whole sandwich pieces and place on the tray. Goes much fast and same end result. 🙂
Thank you! I’ll do that on the next round… Would be much faster and more efficient!
How can we buy the plastic grids?
How long does it usually take before the vacuum cycle kicks in?
Usually about 6-10 hours for stuff that's unfrozen, and for pre-frozen stuff (like these ice cream sandwiches) it may only be a couple of hours or less
Wich is the shelf temp you use?
125
Where did you buy table stand for freeze drier ?
amzn.to/3SmjLSF
I've got a couple of these for my freeze dryers, they are awesome! Be sure to pick the size deep enough for your machine and wide enough to give you the space you need/want for staging your trays.
Sean could be unwrapping the same time you are instead of him just standing there. You could get done twice as fast. :-)
What a slacker!! 🤣👊
I’ve only did ice cream sandwiches one time I don’t remember what setting I did. I thought every thing u put in the harvest right had to be custom setting. But anywho. They came out with almost no ice cream in the center. Like almost hollow. Any one know what I did wrong ?
They probably didn’t have REAL ice cream in them. Some kind of corn syrup stuff. I tried Eskimo sandwiches and same thing. Gooey chewy stuff. But other ice cream sandwiches were fine. Crunchy!
YEAH UTAH!!!!!!!!!!
Utah all the way!! 🙌🏼🔥
What kind of freeze dryer are you using?
Harvest right? What about the table you have it on? Where did you get it? Thanks!
I'm using the Harvest Right large freeze dryer with premier vacuum pump.
sophossurvival.com/product/harvest-right-home-freeze-dryer-large/
The stainless steel table was found on amazon - just search "stainless steel food prep tables" and find the one you like.
Thank you so very much! Guess I’m dreaming but I can dream if I want to, right?
@@scarleenswalker7923 keep dreaming & wishing I was for a long long long time, saved and all, just recently got one last week, keep those dreams alive if it's ment to be it will happen don't ever give up a good dream/hope.
@@donnac.3268 Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. “Dream” is MY word. Spend much time hoping and dreaming. Life has thrown me a curve so I’ll just see where it goes. Thank you SO much!