I wanted to say first how much we appreciate the content you and Jim produce. Preparedness is so important not only for emergencies but also for long days where convenience is king. When I make caramelized onions or French onion soup I use my roaster oven to do a huge amount overnight. We can french onion soup and also dehydrate / freeze dry them and use them as seasoning.
I just wanted to thank you for the valuable information that you share and to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. After several years, I feel as though I am watching my friends in their home. Thank you!
I am so happy you showed onions being freeze-dried and dehydrated. Due to the high cost and space of a freeze dryer, i was able to get a dehydrator, and I love it. I am so glad to see how i can dehydrate onions. Thank you.
Love the safety glasses. My children gifted me a pair of "onion glasses" years ago. It makes a huge difference when you have a way to keep the fumes from making you cry. I am currently freeze drying 8 trays of sliced and chopped onions. Those glasses were a life saver.
I love seeing that I'm not the only one who wears a cut glove with the mandolin. My head doesn't have balance, but I like to cook, so I have P.P.E. for when I use knives, but I figured out that they are fantastic for the grater and mandolin.
👍Onions have a low glycemic index (GI) of 10, and this remains similar whether they are eaten raw or cooked. The GI of onions is consistent across different varieties and regions, although there may be slight variations due to factors like climate, soil composition, and farming practices. Cooking onions can slightly increase their sugar content due to caramelization, but this has a minor impact on blood sugar levels👍
This is true, however what I was very surprised about when I was on a low-carb diet is onions are very high in carbohydrates. I guess because of all the sugars in them.
I don't have a freeze dryer yet but I have had a dehydrater for at least 20 years or more. I make those every year. When making them , I often use a bit of balsamic vinegar, no water or butter. But broth would also work but balsamic vinegar, about a 1/4 cup for a 7 quarts slow cooker, it doesn't really change the taste but just enhance. They are good in salad, use in soups, stews, fried rice, etc. But ground and added to salt as caramelized onion salt, it is so delicious. I even have a friend who ask me for it every 2 months or so. She sprinkles it over toasts for breakfast with eggs or with soup.
Very interesting. I’m impressed that you managed to deal with 50 lbs of onions! Appreciate the fact that you have them 3 different ways for future use. Well done! ❤️🌹
Nice Video as always. I have a little tip. I used to work in a restaurant years ago. We made our own homemade onion rings, and of course sliced onions for sandwiches and such. We used the meat as slicer. It was like a mid size one with a blade of around the 10 to 12 inch range. Also did tomatoes on it. Think cucumbers, zucchini, peppers. Bit of a investment but maybe worth it if one is doing large amounts of dehydrating, freeze drying, canning. Just a thought for anyone who has one already, sitting around. And anyone like me who wants to get one. You all have a great day.
Watching you slice all those onions on a mandolin, I just had to comment that before it finally broke, I used my meat slicer to slice onions. SOOO much quicker, easier, and ... no tears.
Hello Pam and Jim! Catching up on your wonderful videos. I decided to pressure can my carmelized onions and they are wonderful. I canned them in half pints and we use them on burgers and hot dogs. Will probably make French onion soup with them. Praying you both are well!
This was fun. I have never used thyme and bay leaf. I also didn't know about putting the lid on at first. They look delicious. I carmelize the onions and freeze them in portions. Sometimes I add mushrooms and reduce with a little marsala wine or white wine. They are all really good but the wine isn't a dealbreaker in the event of non alcohol preference. Thanks for the ideas! ❤🌏
I just received my onion bags from your Amazon link. I just love them. That velcro opening on the side of the bag is a game changer. Thanks for the idea.
Pam, I have tried all those many tips to keep onions from making you cry as well. The ONLY thing that works for me is the goggles. Your new ones are perfect!
I put onions in the refrigerator for at least 1 day before cutting them. This stops the onions from releasing their gas so my eyes don't get irritated. That's the only thing that I have found that helps.
I have not been commenting, but I have continued to learn. Thanks, Pam and Jim! I am interested in the caramelized onions, and wondered about the oil; I may, perhaps, try dehydrating them on paper towels to absorb the oil from the butter. It will be a nice change. I have dehydrated many, many pounds of onions over the last few years.
My favorite onion canning recipe is sweet onion jam (has balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in it). It's great as a condiment for sausages and brats. BTW, I've found that if the onions are chilled, they don't make my eyes tear up. (But your goggles obviously work too.)
Good morning to you both! This was a great video! I would do this if i could. I do the carmelized onions and put them in the freezer as that is my only option. This works great for me and makes for a quick and easy way to use them. Thank you both again and have a lovely day!
I love my dehydrated onions...but I don't always love re-hydrating them. Plenty of "oops, I forgot again" moments. I'm currently dreaming up a green chile sauce that can use up the last of my green tomatoes, and the dried caramelized onions might both soak up the extra liquid and balance the acid, reducing the amount of sugar needed. Thank you for another wonderful video and God bless!
I think I was putting my onions in the fridge for just a few minutes , and that cuts down on the sulfur but heck I’ll get me some goggles ! Great idea! ❤
I made alot of French onion soup an canned an we recently tried freeze drying it an crushed some added to meatloaf an o wow our new favorite an now we are planning green bean casserole an using them
Good morning, I learned to quickly rinse my hands and knife under cool water if my eyes burn or tear up while working with onions. Works every time. Promise. Jill Sifford
I came here to see what your recipe/process would be - because we were told years ago you're not supposed to do high fat in the freeze dryer. We caramelized our onions in the slow cooker with just water - they turn brown and taste ok - but I'm not sure which way to do it - I just pull them out and use them in all types of cooking - I have a lot of jars of french onion soup which I might add them to. . . Hmm - mine are not true carm. onions but they will last a LONG time - Maybe I'll make a few with butter just to add to the soups this winter - might be yummy!
Captain or Pilot goggles? Onion Captain 😂 I have a dust mask. I will try to use that when i cut onions next time. Jim is so knowledgable! This is so cool! Saved us from all the tears!
Thank you for the video's. On Amazon there is onion goggles, that have arms like sun glasses. Many different styles and colors...Would cutting the onion in petal pieces, be better than rings for the caramelized ones ...they wouldn't tangle as much.
When I rehydrate my freeze dried vegetables, I only put in enough water to get the job done...no water left after rehydration is complete. My vegetables don't disintegrate.
Good morning Pam. I just love watching your videos...I've learned so much from you! Can you tell me what the brand name of the large pot you are using with the black and red handles...the one without the rivets. I've been looking for a new pot without rivets for along time and it's very hard to find. Thank you so much :)
I have a couple of questions: What temperature in the dehydrator did you dry the onions on? Could you cook the onions in half the required time, dry them (either method) and then finish caramelizing when you need them? I’m rather doubtful on this idea but wanted your thoughts on it. I will definitely make these. I only have a dehydrator but I’m thinking 135 or 125*? Thank you in advance and for everything! 🌹
Another lady on UA-cam has a fan blowing towards her when she cuts onions . The fan blows the fumes/smell away. She said it works great. I know that my air conditioner blows right on me when I'm cutting things and onions don't seem to bother me.
I don't have a freeze dryer, I want 1, I started to save for 1 even got a plug put in just for it. Then the heater pump on our furnace went out. After that and months go by I can start saving again then the heater went out again and because it was such an old heating oil furnace they weren't sure they could still get the parts. They did but there went anything I was saving. 2 weeks go by they get fixed and run it a few hours and finally it's warm and wonderful in the house. We head off to bed and I was up to a strange sound. Which is very odd for me because I sleep like I have been knocked out. I take my sleep mask and push it up to my forehead but I can still hear my music in the speakers of the mask but I hear some sound that sounds like those torches they use when they burn ditches in the spring. It 2 am and I am confused so I then notice all my windows are like a red orange glow. I panic thinking there has been a terrible accident near by. I have the only driveway lg enough for emergency vehicles to even pull off the road. I get to back door and everything is lit up and I lean out and look up the drive and I see nothing. Now I'm really confused. So I step out and I am looking all over and as I I turn to look from the field towards the house I see it. 6ft of flames coming from the chimney where they tied the furnace into. I run back in holler at hubby the house is on fire, thankfully we are in the country and he jumps out of bed runs around the house butt naked. Grabbing a fire extinguisher and it's empty. He runs up to the kitchen gets another and gets the fire out that was contained in the furnace and the chimney. Then smoke fills the house. When the furnace people come we have to get a new electric furnace. We'll no freeze dryer for a while. I needed a deep freezer really bad so I got a sm one from Costco and then I could start saving for a freeze dryer but I was going to be able to put back as much money because of paying on the furnace and food going up. Finally I can save again after the deep freezer. My neighbor was kind enough to give me a rather good amount of beef to put in my little freezer I was so excited and grateful. He's a beef cow rancher and I am surrounded by his fields and cows. 4 months go by and I seeing some hope for my freeze dryer. 4 months from the day the deep freezer was delivered it quit. Costco won't fix it because they don't have anyone near me to come. They tell me that they have a 2 year warranty when most places only have 1 yr. I'm just trying to pick my jaw off the floor and say I don't care it's only been 4 freaking months. They just refund me the price of the freezer, not to mention the meat the neighbor gave me, the 4 shelves I had shoved full of steaks and 1 shelf with about $300 worth of grass fed butter. I was devastated and physically sick to lose all that. I cried for 2 days. I finally accept what happened and I have not yet been able to get it fixed or replace what was in it. I have come to the conclusion that it costs me incredible amounts to save for a freeze dryer. But I do have a small dehydrator and I do dehydrate caramelized onions that we grow in the garden (southern Idaho) i rarely use them for recipes. When any of the 5 kids come to visit i dump a jar in a bowl and a jar of roma tomatoes that are dehydrated in a bowl and everyone snacks on them like chips. Except for 1 of the boys, he goes and gets his own quart jar of onions and eats the whole thing by himself. They do make the best crunchy snack and I don't like tomatoes and not overly fond of onions but it's so delicious that way!!
WOW, What a story! Hope you, hubby and the house are doing well after all of that. They say every test becomes your testimony and you certainly have been tested. Keep the faith and stay encouraged that every new day there is hope that things will get better and brighter! 🙏🏻👍🏻
Did you try a wet paper towel set next to or on your chopping board? If l am chipping a lot of onions, l will wet the paper towel again or just get a new one. Even my kids couldn't believe how well it worked!
I freeze dried some onions; I think they were raw and then tried to stirfry them with some butter and they turned black. Should I always cook them first?
Just need a bit of clarification, please. If the onions are cooked in just a small amount of butter, it's still safe to dehydrate? I have avoided dehydrating foods that were cooked in fats like butter or oils. What temperature did you use for the dehydrator?
Great video. How long do the dehydrated onions last in the jars? Is there anything special you need to do to make them last a very long time? By the way, I enjoy ALL your videos, and I've learned a LOT!
Could you can the carmalized onions or would that be too much cooking? Water bath or pressure cooking? I’m thinking pint jars for over steaks or with mushrooms like previous comment said.
The channel Sortedfood made a blind test where the exact same recipe was made with and without bayleaf and presented side by side to testers. They certainly were able to identify which one was made with bayleaf.
For cutting onions, never cut the root end off until the end. You will have to research the science behind it, but it is an interesting journey! The National Onion Association has a step by step guide🤍
I wanted to say first how much we appreciate the content you and Jim produce. Preparedness is so important not only for emergencies but also for long days where convenience is king. When I make caramelized onions or French onion soup I use my roaster oven to do a huge amount overnight. We can french onion soup and also dehydrate / freeze dry them and use them as seasoning.
I just wanted to thank you for the valuable information that you share and to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. After several years, I feel as though I am watching my friends in their home. Thank you!
I am so happy you showed onions being freeze-dried and dehydrated. Due to the high cost and space of a freeze dryer, i was able to get a dehydrator, and I love it. I am so glad to see how i can dehydrate onions. Thank you.
Very good thank-you..Lochness Scottish Highlands...
Yay Jim, the problem solver! Pam, you look great. What a good idea.
Love the safety glasses. My children gifted me a pair of "onion glasses" years ago. It makes a huge difference when you have a way to keep the fumes from making you cry. I am currently freeze drying 8 trays of sliced and chopped onions. Those glasses were a life saver.
@Rose Thank you Dear, It's 4:55am here in Ky. and I had to giggle at my Rose with her smiling face and Goggles SO SWEET.
I love seeing that I'm not the only one who wears a cut glove with the mandolin.
My head doesn't have balance, but I like to cook, so I have P.P.E. for when I use knives, but I figured out that they are fantastic for the grater and mandolin.
Just ordered some. The mandolin hates me.
You two are just the best. Every video is a keeper and you're both informational, helpful gems.
👍Onions have a low glycemic index (GI) of 10, and this remains similar whether they are eaten raw or cooked. The GI of onions is consistent across different varieties and regions, although there may be slight variations due to factors like climate, soil composition, and farming practices. Cooking onions can slightly increase their sugar content due to caramelization, but this has a minor impact on blood sugar levels👍
This is true, however what I was very surprised about when I was on a low-carb diet is onions are very high in carbohydrates. I guess because of all the sugars in them.
I don't have a freeze dryer yet but I have had a dehydrater for at least 20 years or more. I make those every year. When making them , I often use a bit of balsamic vinegar, no water or butter. But broth would also work but balsamic vinegar, about a 1/4 cup for a 7 quarts slow cooker, it doesn't really change the taste but just enhance. They are good in salad, use in soups, stews, fried rice, etc. But ground and added to salt as caramelized onion salt, it is so delicious. I even have a friend who ask me for it every 2 months or so. She sprinkles it over toasts for breakfast with eggs or with soup.
Very interesting. I’m impressed that you managed to deal with 50 lbs of onions! Appreciate the fact that you have them 3 different ways for future use. Well done! ❤️🌹
Nice Video as always. I have a little tip. I used to work in a restaurant years ago. We made our own homemade onion rings, and of course sliced onions for sandwiches and such. We used the meat as slicer. It was like a mid size one with a blade of around the 10 to 12 inch range. Also did tomatoes on it. Think cucumbers, zucchini, peppers. Bit of a investment but maybe worth it if one is doing large amounts of dehydrating, freeze drying, canning.
Just a thought for anyone who has one already, sitting around. And anyone like me who wants to get one.
You all have a great day.
Had to laugh, you know it's going to be a good one when Pam is wearing goggles in the kitchen.
Best thumbnail ever.
Great video. The differences between freeze drying and dehydrating was fascinating. They are apparently great for various purposes.
I love carmelized dehydrated onions! I prefer to carmekize them in the slow cooker, adding only 1/4 cup of water. I use them so often in so many ways.
Thank you for the information. I will try this. I hope to make instant french onion soup in a jar.
@@teresasummers2268that’s interesting I’d be interested to know how it turns out & how you store it
Pam we appreciate you sharing all of your knowledge us!!!!.
Terrific❤, you're camera assistance is wonderful too.🤗 Blessings to you and yours
Watching you slice all those onions on a mandolin, I just had to comment that before it finally broke, I used my meat slicer to slice onions. SOOO much quicker, easier, and ... no tears.
Cut the onions next to the stove and run the vent fan. Works great for me
Hello Pam and Jim! Catching up on your wonderful videos. I decided to pressure can my carmelized onions and they are wonderful. I canned them in half pints and we use them on burgers and hot dogs. Will probably make French onion soup with them. Praying you both are well!
This was fun. I have never used thyme and bay leaf. I also didn't know about putting the lid on at first. They look delicious. I carmelize the onions and freeze them in portions. Sometimes I add mushrooms and reduce with a little marsala wine or white wine. They are all really good but the wine isn't a dealbreaker in the event of non alcohol preference. Thanks for the ideas! ❤🌏
Same here. I portion out enough for 2-3 good sized bowls.
I just received my onion bags from your Amazon link. I just love them. That velcro opening on the side of the bag is a game changer. Thanks for the idea.
Sounds delicious ...can't wait to do the caramelized onions.
Pam, I have tried all those many tips to keep onions from making you cry as well. The ONLY thing that works for me is the goggles. Your new ones are perfect!
I put onions in the refrigerator for at least 1 day before cutting them. This stops the onions from releasing their gas so my eyes don't get irritated.
That's the only thing that I have found that helps.
Excellent, I wasn’t sure dehydrating after cooking with anything oily would work, I am excited to do this, I must find a deal on onions.
I absolutely love your content. Thank you. Your thumbnail gave me a good chuckle today 😄
I have not been commenting, but I have continued to learn. Thanks, Pam and Jim! I am interested in the caramelized onions, and wondered about the oil; I may, perhaps, try dehydrating them on paper towels to absorb the oil from the butter. It will be a nice change. I have dehydrated many, many pounds of onions over the last few years.
Yeah, another kitchen tool. Brilliant
Thank you Jim
My favorite onion canning recipe is sweet onion jam (has balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in it). It's great as a condiment for sausages and brats. BTW, I've found that if the onions are chilled, they don't make my eyes tear up. (But your goggles obviously work too.)
Good morning to you both! This was a great video! I would do this if i could. I do the carmelized onions and put them in the freezer as that is my only option. This works great for me and makes for a quick and easy way to use them. Thank you both again and have a lovely day!
I only make onion powder from my freeze dried onions but I’ve never tried caramelizing them first. It’s really a great idea!
I put onions in my presto deep fryer put on lowest temperature cover . Comes out wonderfully.
I love my dehydrated onions...but I don't always love re-hydrating them. Plenty of "oops, I forgot again" moments. I'm currently dreaming up a green chile sauce that can use up the last of my green tomatoes, and the dried caramelized onions might both soak up the extra liquid and balance the acid, reducing the amount of sugar needed. Thank you for another wonderful video and God bless!
Hello from Alberta.
I think I was putting my onions in the fridge for just a few minutes , and that cuts down on the sulfur but heck I’ll get me some goggles ! Great idea! ❤
Put your bayleaf and thyme in either a cheesecloth or a tea bag for easier removal.
What a wonderful video, so helpful. Thank you. I am new to freeze drying and want to learn to preserve my garden harvest. Great buy Jim. ❤
I found clear goggles back in 2022. Great minds solve problems.
I made alot of French onion soup an canned an we recently tried freeze drying it an crushed some added to meatloaf an o wow our new favorite an now we are planning green bean casserole an using them
My husband loves onion rings. I should make some.
"They'll come apart in cooking, so I'm not concerned about that", as she separates the onion rings. 😂
Thx u
Good morning, I learned to quickly rinse my hands and knife under cool water if my eyes burn or tear up while working with onions. Works every time. Promise. Jill Sifford
Good video. Thank you.
Hi Rose ❤🌻🌱🌿
I came here to see what your recipe/process would be - because we were told years ago you're not supposed to do high fat in the freeze dryer. We caramelized our onions in the slow cooker with just water - they turn brown and taste ok - but I'm not sure which way to do it - I just pull them out and use them in all types of cooking - I have a lot of jars of french onion soup which I might add them to. . . Hmm - mine are not true carm. onions but they will last a LONG time - Maybe I'll make a few with butter just to add to the soups this winter - might be yummy!
I have a freeze dryer and I prefer freeze dried onions over dehydrated onions
Good Morning
When will you be up in Parowan again ? We want to go to your class.
Your thumbnail photo is hilarious.
I use my old chemistry goggles. Works great. You look fabulous in your goggles. 😁
You may wanna try putting lots of rock salt beside your chopping board or anywhere near your slicing area.
turn a fan on over head or behind you it works great it blows away the fumes lol
The best way for me is to put them in the refrigerator the night before cutting them and you will not cry
You can also caramelize them and freeze them in portion sizes.
Captain or Pilot goggles? Onion Captain 😂 I have a dust mask. I will try to use that when i cut onions next time. Jim is so knowledgable! This is so cool! Saved us from all the tears!
Thank you for the video's. On Amazon there is onion goggles, that have arms like sun glasses. Many different styles and colors...Would cutting the onion in petal pieces, be better than rings for the caramelized ones ...they wouldn't tangle as much.
When I rehydrate my freeze dried vegetables, I only put in enough water to get the job done...no water left after rehydration is complete. My vegetables don't disintegrate.
Safety Goggles, yey!! Thank You, Thank You!
Try using much less water when rehydrating the freeze dried onions.
I call my goggles my onion goggles. They are great.
You look just fabulous in your goggles! I use swim goggles.
Would they keep longer if you used ghee instead of butter?
Good morning Pam. I just love watching your videos...I've learned so much from you! Can you tell me what the brand name of the large pot you are using with the black and red handles...the one without the rivets. I've been looking for a new pot without rivets for along time and it's very hard to find. Thank you so much :)
New subscriber here and I'm really enjoying binging your videos. Do you think it would be possible to can the caramelized onions in small jelly jars?
Yes you can can caramelized onions!😊
I have a couple of questions:
What temperature in the dehydrator did you dry the onions on?
Could you cook the onions in half the required time, dry them (either method) and then finish caramelizing when you need them? I’m rather doubtful on this idea but wanted your thoughts on it.
I will definitely make these. I only have a dehydrator but I’m thinking 135 or 125*?
Thank you in advance and for everything! 🌹
I was wondering the same 😊thing
Another lady on UA-cam has a fan blowing towards her when she cuts onions . The fan blows the fumes/smell away. She said it works great. I know that my air conditioner blows right on me when I'm cutting things and onions don't seem to bother me.
Thank-you Pam for all the knowledge you have given me. I would like to know if I could cann goats milk. Katie from cheyenne wyo.
I don't have a freeze dryer, I want 1, I started to save for 1 even got a plug put in just for it. Then the heater pump on our furnace went out. After that and months go by I can start saving again then the heater went out again and because it was such an old heating oil furnace they weren't sure they could still get the parts. They did but there went anything I was saving. 2 weeks go by they get fixed and run it a few hours and finally it's warm and wonderful in the house. We head off to bed and I was up to a strange sound. Which is very odd for me because I sleep like I have been knocked out. I take my sleep mask and push it up to my forehead but I can still hear my music in the speakers of the mask but I hear some sound that sounds like those torches they use when they burn ditches in the spring. It 2 am and I am confused so I then notice all my windows are like a red orange glow. I panic thinking there has been a terrible accident near by. I have the only driveway lg enough for emergency vehicles to even pull off the road. I get to back door and everything is lit up and I lean out and look up the drive and I see nothing. Now I'm really confused. So I step out and I am looking all over and as I I turn to look from the field towards the house I see it. 6ft of flames coming from the chimney where they tied the furnace into. I run back in holler at hubby the house is on fire, thankfully we are in the country and he jumps out of bed runs around the house butt naked. Grabbing a fire extinguisher and it's empty. He runs up to the kitchen gets another and gets the fire out that was contained in the furnace and the chimney. Then smoke fills the house. When the furnace people come we have to get a new electric furnace. We'll no freeze dryer for a while. I needed a deep freezer really bad so I got a sm one from Costco and then I could start saving for a freeze dryer but I was going to be able to put back as much money because of paying on the furnace and food going up. Finally I can save again after the deep freezer. My neighbor was kind enough to give me a rather good amount of beef to put in my little freezer I was so excited and grateful. He's a beef cow rancher and I am surrounded by his fields and cows. 4 months go by and I seeing some hope for my freeze dryer. 4 months from the day the deep freezer was delivered it quit. Costco won't fix it because they don't have anyone near me to come. They tell me that they have a 2 year warranty when most places only have 1 yr. I'm just trying to pick my jaw off the floor and say I don't care it's only been 4 freaking months. They just refund me the price of the freezer, not to mention the meat the neighbor gave me, the 4 shelves I had shoved full of steaks and 1 shelf with about $300 worth of grass fed butter. I was devastated and physically sick to lose all that. I cried for 2 days. I finally accept what happened and I have not yet been able to get it fixed or replace what was in it. I have come to the conclusion that it costs me incredible amounts to save for a freeze dryer. But I do have a small dehydrator and I do dehydrate caramelized onions that we grow in the garden (southern Idaho) i rarely use them for recipes. When any of the 5 kids come to visit i dump a jar in a bowl and a jar of roma tomatoes that are dehydrated in a bowl and everyone snacks on them like chips. Except for 1 of the boys, he goes and gets his own quart jar of onions and eats the whole thing by himself. They do make the best crunchy snack and I don't like tomatoes and not overly fond of onions but it's so delicious that way!!
WOW, What a story! Hope you, hubby and the house are doing well after all of that. They say every test becomes your testimony and you certainly have been tested. Keep the faith and stay encouraged that every new day there is hope that things will get better and brighter! 🙏🏻👍🏻
Did you try a wet paper towel set next to or on your chopping board? If l am chipping a lot of onions, l will wet the paper towel again or just get a new one. Even my kids couldn't believe how well it worked!
It’s great 👍🏻 because I don’t have the money to buy a freeze dryer 😂❤
I freeze dried some onions; I think they were raw and then tried to stirfry them with some butter and they turned black. Should I always cook them first?
In your intro to the video you show jars that have a lemon slice beautifully displayed. Will you please tell me what is in the jars?
Just need a bit of clarification, please. If the onions are cooked in just a small amount of butter, it's still safe to dehydrate? I have avoided dehydrating foods that were cooked in fats like butter or oils. What temperature did you use for the dehydrator?
Can carmelized onions be canned?
❓ if you freeze dried onions in rings or even quarter pieces, how do you think caramelizing them, once freeze dried, would go?
Great video. How long do the dehydrated onions last in the jars? Is there anything special you need to do to make them last a very long time? By the way, I enjoy ALL your videos, and I've learned a LOT!
what if you cooked them in ghee?? Would they last longer? Then the butter wouldnt go rancid.
If possible, could you tell us which freeze dryer you use???? Thank you
Whts the brand of portable burner tht you use?
Do you think if I used ghee with the dehydrated onions it would store for a longer period of time?
Interesting question. I hope somebody will respond.
It works with vegetable oil.
😂 you're a hoot!
❤😊
Why do you use HOT water to rehydrate the onions?
Could you can the carmalized onions or would that be too much cooking? Water bath or pressure cooking? I’m thinking pint jars for over steaks or with mushrooms like previous comment said.
I have.
@ do you not precook as long before or does it not matter. Thanks.
@@SpaceLanderGirl caramelized them then canned. Used Ms. Lippy's method as linked by Wanda King at Deep South Homestead/Crazy Daze.
The trick is to wear contacts!!!!
I always wondered why a bay leaf was put into soup and stews. Is it for flavor, or some other reason. I cannot taste it.
The bay leaf adds a depth of flavor. The fresh ones, even more so.
The channel Sortedfood made a blind test where the exact same recipe was made with and without bayleaf and presented side by side to testers. They certainly were able to identify which one was made with bayleaf.
🤗👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊
What is the purpose of bay leaf?
For cutting onions, never cut the root end off until the end. You will have to research the science behind it, but it is an interesting journey! The National Onion Association has a step by step guide🤍
Cut the onions next to the stove and run the vent fan. Works great for me