To add additional time on your freeze dryer, press the customize button (while it is not running) and change the extra dry time. I have mine set for 12 extra dry hours. That way my machine will continue until I can get to it. Hope this helps!
I always add an additional 12 hours in cases where it finishes in the middle of the night. I can always cancel when I get up. Always best to store warm foods … never cold
Yes, I would definitely say, along with some other comments I've read, that it would work better if it wasn't so thick. I've definitely done that before. I've done quite a few ready-made meals and it's so handy! I especially love soups! And turkey meat is one of my favorite things to freeze dry! We even love to eat it dry! Make sure to have a big glass of water nearby 😄
Don’t start the defrost mode until you have tested your product and made sure they are dry enough to package. That way you can put it back in and add more drying time
Oh my goodness Turkey Tetrazzini one of my favorite casseroles looks amazing. Can't wait to see the freeze dry results. Have a great week. Sending you warm 80 degree Texas weather. I was shocked because it was freezing last week. Rain storms tonight and we always need water. (even if I had my car washed today). Good video. Have a wonderful week.
I use the weight method when freeze drying. Once the cycle is done, I weigh all trays, and then put them back in for 2hrs EDT, rotating tray positions (tray 1 in tray 2 position, tray 2 in tray 1 position etc). After 2hrs I weigh again. If they lost up to 1 gram or more, they go back in for another two hours. I do this until zero weight is lost. I set up a baby-cam and sound monitor on my machine so I can check in on my phone. I also have 12 hrs EDT set as a default for my machine. I am fortunate to work from home so I am always there to check food as soon as cycle finishes but I have heard that if cycle finishes and FD goes back to freezing, just hit "Warm trays" and let warm for around 15mins so that food is warm when you bring it out for packaging. I also do prefer to do all of the same types of food together per run and if a tray might be thicker than the others, I place that tray in the 2nd rack because that is where the machine sensor is on my machine. This insures that if the machine thinks the thick tray is done then the thinner trays are most likely done as well. Just my modus! Love your videos as always!
When I purchased my freeze drier I was told from Harvest Right that the freeze drier will hold the food safe by freezing it and once I am ready to deal with it I am to add more time and let the freeze drier run another 30 minutes to heat it back up. At this point, he said any cold spots need more time because cold spots when hot are signs of mot done. Hope this helps.
It is better to spread 'casserole' foods out on the tray, but you can purchase food safe dividers that will give you portions. The best way to be sure food is completely dry is when the machine says it's done...weigh each tray by grams (write it down somewhere) and then put the trays back in for another two hrs. Then weigh each tray again. The weight has to be 1 gram or less moisture lost. If it's more than that on ANY tray put them all back in for another 2 hrs until no tray has lost more than the 1 gram. It's a bit of a pain but even a tiny bit of moisture can ruin a stored food.
Try using a moisture meter or a thermal camera you can attach to your smartphone. That is very helpful for checking before you clear the freeze dryer. If moisture or cold temps show then you can add drying time.
We have found that with freeze drying poultry we put the meat into dishes, instead of doing it by itself. After 58 hours our chicken breast wasn't dry, so we never did the meat on it's own again.
I weigh my trays and record weight after about 2 hours extra dry time. I continue to weigh trays every couple of hours until weight of each individual tray weighs the same twice consecutively.
I don't have an alarm on mine--maybe older than yours. Only that one tray wasn't done, the three with the meat were fine, so this time it was easier to just finish it off in my dehydrator. Thanks.
Hi, I really enjoy your show.. I know you've mentioned gluten free and egg free. So I'm wondering if you could make granola, gluten and egg free. It is so hard to find quality snacks without wheat or eggs, except chips!
To add additional time on your freeze dryer, press the customize button (while it is not running) and change the extra dry time. I have mine set for 12 extra dry hours. That way my machine will continue until I can get to it. Hope this helps!
I just got on here to say the same thing! I have mine set to an extra 12 hours and it's very helpful.
Thanks for the info!
A tip for you, foods like turkey tet. Dry the noodles and sauce mix on separate trays, then combine in the bag! Much easier and quicker!!!👍😁😁
Thanks for the tip.
I have added 12 hours of extra dry time to my machine so I don't have to worry about it overnight. My last casserole took 54 hours!
Wow! That is a long time.
The turkey casserole looks DELICIOUS!!!
Thank you. It is a great recipe!
I always add an additional 12 hours in cases where it finishes in the middle of the night. I can always cancel when I get up. Always best to store warm foods … never cold
Thanks for the tips.
Yes, I would definitely say, along with some other comments I've read, that it would work better if it wasn't so thick. I've definitely done that before. I've done quite a few ready-made meals and it's so handy! I especially love soups! And turkey meat is one of my favorite things to freeze dry! We even love to eat it dry! Make sure to have a big glass of water nearby 😄
Thanks for the tips!
Don’t start the defrost mode until you have tested your product and made sure they are dry enough to package. That way you can put it back in and add more drying time
Yes, I have done that many times. We now have a moisture measurement tool that will be a great help.
Wow, this looks delicious 🤗✨👍 lots of greetings from Germany /Bavaria
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Oh my goodness Turkey Tetrazzini one of my favorite casseroles looks amazing.
Can't wait to see the freeze dry results. Have a great week. Sending you warm 80 degree Texas weather. I was shocked because it was freezing last week. Rain storms tonight and we always need water. (even if I had my car washed today). Good video. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you! You too! Wow--80 degrees is pretty warm for this time of year, even for Texas!
thanks we always Learn so much with all your videos
You are very welcome!
The Turkey Tetrazzini looks delicious!
Thanks! I think it will be great to take on the trail.
I use the weight method when freeze drying. Once the cycle is done, I weigh all trays, and then put them back in for 2hrs EDT, rotating tray positions (tray 1 in tray 2 position, tray 2 in tray 1 position etc). After 2hrs I weigh again. If they lost up to 1 gram or more, they go back in for another two hours. I do this until zero weight is lost. I set up a baby-cam and sound monitor on my machine so I can check in on my phone. I also have 12 hrs EDT set as a default for my machine. I am fortunate to work from home so I am always there to check food as soon as cycle finishes but I have heard that if cycle finishes and FD goes back to freezing, just hit "Warm trays" and let warm for around 15mins so that food is warm when you bring it out for packaging. I also do prefer to do all of the same types of food together per run and if a tray might be thicker than the others, I place that tray in the 2nd rack because that is where the machine sensor is on my machine. This insures that if the machine thinks the thick tray is done then the thinner trays are most likely done as well. Just my modus! Love your videos as always!
Thanks for this information.
When I purchased my freeze drier I was told from Harvest Right that the freeze drier will hold the food safe by freezing it and once I am ready to deal with it I am to add more time and let the freeze drier run another 30 minutes to heat it back up. At this point, he said any cold spots need more time because cold spots when hot are signs of mot done. Hope this helps.
That should be in the instruction booklet! Thanks for sharing.
It is better to spread 'casserole' foods out on the tray, but you can purchase food safe dividers that will give you portions. The best way to be sure food is completely dry is when the machine says it's done...weigh each tray by grams (write it down somewhere) and then put the trays back in for another two hrs. Then weigh each tray again. The weight has to be 1 gram or less moisture lost. If it's more than that on ANY tray put them all back in for another 2 hrs until no tray has lost more than the 1 gram. It's a bit of a pain but even a tiny bit of moisture can ruin a stored food.
Thank you.
Try using a moisture meter or a thermal camera you can attach to your smartphone. That is very helpful for checking before you clear the freeze dryer. If moisture or cold temps show then you can add drying time.
Thanks for the idea.
We have found that with freeze drying poultry we put the meat into dishes, instead of doing it by itself. After 58 hours our chicken breast wasn't dry, so we never did the meat on it's own again.
This turkey did great! And it rehydrates fast as well.
Great video as usual! Thank you! Always learning!
My pleasure!
I weigh my trays and record weight after about 2 hours extra dry time. I continue to weigh trays every couple of hours until weight of each individual tray weighs the same twice consecutively.
Good idea.
Looks great.
Thanks!
great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
When you take out the food just mute the alarm(push the speaker icon), don't stop it that way you can just add more dry time if you need to.
I don't have an alarm on mine--maybe older than yours. Only that one tray wasn't done, the three with the meat were fine, so this time it was easier to just finish it off in my dehydrator. Thanks.
What I have found and heard, not too much butter or fat. Try not using it if you can. It does not freeze dry well
Yes, I am aware of that. Thanks.
Oh I wish you would’ve shown the reconstitution of the turkey, and the Tetrazzini.sp lol
Yes, I should have done that. I will remember that for next time.
Excellent book.. been working my way through it.
I sure would note you have O2 absorber in there if it is not something you usually do...lol...
Wonderful! So glad to hear that.
I'm glad you mentioned Steramine & counter tops. Do you ever use the Steramine on your freeze dryer trays?
Yes I do. I use it on most things in my kitchen.
Why put in the dehydrator instead of adding more time to the freeze dryer?
Easier.
What are the website for the cook book because I don't see the website love to have the website please
Yikes! I forgot to post the URL. Here it is. payhip.com/roseredhomestead
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Thank you!
I haven’t tried this but…What if you baked it on a rimmed cookie sheet, that would be at a level equal to the freeze dryer tray height.
I thought of that as well! Great minds!
Hi, I really enjoy your show.. I know you've mentioned gluten free and egg free. So I'm wondering if you could make granola, gluten and egg free. It is so hard to find quality snacks without wheat or eggs, except chips!
Great suggestion! I will look into that.
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