Quick answer: The non-perishable foods with the longest shelf life are freeze-dried meals (25-30 years), dehydrated fruits and vegetables (10-20 years), white rice and whole wheat sealed with oxygen absorbers (25-30 years, per Utah State University Extension research), dry beans packed the same way (20-30 years), and plain white sugar, salt, and honey, which last…
Meat is an essential part of our diet, providing us with essential nutrients and protein. However, keeping meat fresh for a long time can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have access to a refrigerator. But don’t worry! There are several ways to store meat without refrigeration that will keep it fresh for an…
Pomegranates, specifically their seeds (known as Arils), are a delicious and nutritious fruit, but they can be hard to come by out of season. If you’re lucky enough to have a tree or find them in bulk, you may be wondering how to preserve and store them for later use. The good news is that…
I enjoy preserving foods and have often desired to do a full comparison between a freeze dryer vs dehydrator. I do own both a freeze dryer and a food dehydrator, and spend time freeze-drying and dehydrating a variety of foods for food storage, emergencies, camping, backpacking, snacks, and more. Both freeze-drying and dehydrating are food…
One of the first questions I had before buying a home dehydrator is “what foods can be dehydrated?” and also “what foods cannot be dehydrated?” These are important questions for anyone who is interested in buying a home dehydrator to preserve their own food or for anyone who has recently bought a dehydrator and wants…
Ever since I was little I can remember my parents dehydrating things like apples and strawberries. My parents would lightly sprinkle things like cinnamon and sugar or different flavors of Jell-O on top of the apples and the whole house would smell so good as they dried. All I knew about dehydrating then was there…