Food Preservation Methods
Discover simple food preservation methods to start with at home. Bobbie Knaus shares insights from "The Budget Bites Bible" to help you save money and eat smarter.
The Magic of Food Dehydrators
I love food dehydrators; they are easy to use and space savers. The food lasts for long term storage, and you don't need any utilities to store them. It requires little investment ($50.) in a food dehydrator with several racks, and you have a food preservation system that is easy to use and takes up less space in your pantry.
Common Preservation Mistakes
The biggest mistakes people make when starting to dehydrate foods are not trimming enough fat off of meat, cutting slices too thick, and not dehydrating foods long enough. Avoid these pitfalls for better results!
Benefits Beyond Saving Food
I am prepared for emergencies and can have meals in minutes – just add water and a small fire. My spice blends and other ingredients are already blended in a mylar bag. It is such a time saver. I know exactly what is in my food, no harmful pesticides, ingredients I can't pronounce, and no side effects for my health.
Advice for Beginners
If someone's never dehydrated food before, start with simple foods that you would snack on first. Get used to the dehydrator and how it works before investing a lot of money in dehydrating meat. The meat I would use is hamburger to make jerky, then work your way up to slices of beef or chicken because the slices take longer, and the fat needs to be trimmed completely.
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