We do Beet chips and we also sell them. Have to remind folks that watch how many you eat (great fiber) and don't panic when you go wee... Purple! LOL! Excellent channel.
I would recommend you season the beets either with roasted sesame seeds or with a thick, strongly reduced balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. You can make the sesame seeds stick to the beets by using a little pasteurized egg white. Oh, and I would cook the carrots first that makes it more sweet and less earthy, an excellent seasoning for the carrots would be tarragon and roasted Mustard seeds. For the turnips I would use Kikkoman traditional soy sauce and black sesame seeds that you also should roast a little. I've tried all of these in the freeze dryer before, and they turned out delicious.
I love your suggestions! I'm looking to try it! I'm just wondering if you just sprinkle/brush the seasonings，like seasame or basil on the top? do you need to dilute the soy sauce a bit?
Regarding the door on your unit, there are adjustment nuts on the two hinges that allow you to tighten the tension. Also, check the nut on the door locking mechanism as tit can loosen over time. And, with the rubber gasket you can soak it in hot wAter for a short time and it will compress easier around the door. Great videos BTW.
maybe put all the vegies in the pickle brine for a while before freeze drying. When I make pickles I always at the end take what ever veg is in the fridge and fill up the last few jars . My husband loves it little onions are is favorite
I did a bunch of veggies yesterday. Green beans, parsley, baby sweet peppers, corn, green onions, and carrots. I tasted them all and I could eat them all dry lol. The carrot chips did not make it in the mylar bag. I couldn't stop eating them 😁
My first freeze dryer is arriving this week and I'm planning for my first batch to be veggie chips. My brother makes freeze dried pickled beets and they're killer.
Thanks for the video! That's a very interesting test of vegetable chips. And I really liked the creative approach in this video - Brian, the addicted potato chip man. I love to make tomato chips in my dehydrator with salt and pepper, basil, oregano, rosemary and parmesan cheese. It takes forever because tomatoes are juicy, but it's worth it. Thank you for brightening my morning!
We did pickle slices a while back and the pucker factor from the salt was off the charts! We really wanted to like them, but maybe we'll soak them first. I like the idea of grinding them up as pickle salt. Thanks for your videos!
Also, I've done pickles and then done cucumbers dipped/soaked in pickle juice! That turned out great! Since I can't share a pic here I'll share it one the Facebook page!
They have a Great Layaway plan. Call the company, and ask them about it, can't remember if layaway info is one the website. Best machine I ever bought!
@@trishabarnes-wilson5480 What is the point of layaway? Does it lock in some sale price? If not, I don't get the point of having a savings account with some vendor.
I'm heading into the jungles of South America and wanted to take some snacks I could pack with me. My new favorite is from my garden - zucchini! You know the old joke, what are some of the 100 ways you can get rid of all the zucchini you grow? (leaving on people's doorsteps and running) LOL! But I did a whole run of sliced zucchini chips with Everglades seasoning on them. Oh my goodness! The slight sweetness comes through, combined with the salty seasoning is just the bomb!
I would try powdered salad dressing that you can mix and marinate the veggies in before freeze drying, especially Italian or zesty Italian. Usually they don't include oil in the dry mix beforehand so you don't need to worry about the freeze dryer not working properly due to oily food. Dried onion and garlic and even dill added to the veggies will always give a great pop of flavor also.
I did beets and they are wonderful. I just salted them. They were from my garden so I sliced them very thin. I have done kohlrabi and I thought they weren't the best. I am going to do potatoes. At least they wouldn't have all the "stuff" in them. My favorite chips are tomato chips. So sad when information is only available to Facebook members.
I think salt and vinegar would be great assets to both the beets and the turnip. My husband hates turnips, but when I cooked them a few times ago, I had him try them with salt and vinegar sprinkled on and now he loves them! When my FD'er FINALLY arrives, vegetable chips are going to be one of the first things I try. I too am in recovery!!!! LOL
Here's an idea for the beets, canned beets taste bland and earthy, fresh beets are sweet and rich tasting. , boil and peel fresh beets till skin easily peels off, don't worry about overcooking, slice them, add salt, tons of red wine vinegar and lots of fresh chopped garlic, stir till coated and let them marinate over night. This is my recipe for beet salad, I just add extra virgin olive oil when I serve it, but I think it would taste great freeze dried.
nice video. If I can add to it, a great way to add seasoning instead of trying to drizzle it with your fingers is use an old salt or seasoning shaker with small holes-that would give you an even distribution of seasoning. You probably already know that. Great work!
Great, video! I seen others do beets and pickles but they did not like the results so it scared me away from doing it. And I love turnips, grandpas garden snack from my childhood. I’m thinking the carrots, beets and turnips pickled for flavor, then freeze dried? But that’s a lot of extra work.
When I did pickles I found them way too salty, so I put them in the food processor to make pickle powder seasoning! I may try again and perhaps soak them in water 1st to try and pull some of the salt out. The carrot slices look like they'd work well for dips, strong enough not to break hopefully.
hello may i know where could i buy a freeze drying machine and which brand you can recommend… i want to buy one and i’m here in montreal Quebec , Canada.. thank you for your help
Fried green tomato's kinda got a fried mushroom tasted ~ Some use a egg batter. i just salt em and let set for a hour, to leech out the juice. Them coat with season flour fry em up YUM
Have you ever boiled the rubber ring when it starts to flatten? I do that with pressure canner ring & have seen you can do that with freezer rubber too.
I'm vegan and trying to make sure I get nasty additives out of my diet. Yet, I've missed chips. Soooo..my freeze dryer arrives tomorrow and I WILL be doing this!! Thanks!
Maybe ferment the carrot. I've used Herb de provence in ferments, also cajun spice. I wonder how fermented warermelon rinds would work. I ferment rinds (white part only) w cajun spice and added to salsa. Great texture and flavor! And great use for all those rinds.
For the carrots I wounder if they would be good with hidden valley dry ranch season packets... I live dipping them in regular ranch dressing.. I just subscribed..
Literally seconds b4 I saw the title of this video.I just questioned myself how can I afford my vegetable chip addiction🤔🤣 4.00$ for 4oz My addiction! is anywhere from 4 to $12 A-day But the carrots and the green beans are bomb.
If you could partially cook they would probably be pretty good. Raw taters are not as tasty as an oil fried potato chip. Something to think about though. Let me know if you come up with a good way to do it.
Hi Brian! Thank you for your videos. Just bought a HR, but won't be here for a few weeks. I would like to know where you got the hooks you put your trays on in your freezer? I can't find anything like that, but it is a brilliant way to not make a mess with liquidy stuff! Thanks!
the chest freeze that you see in some of the other videos came with those baskets. They just happen to be really handy for pre freezing. I think your best bet would be to make some
Try blanched cauliflower florets. + seasonings. Get creative, add favorite popcorn flavors.. Healthy popcorn 🍿 😋 Even my Uncle, who HATES cauliflower LOVES 'em. Only way he will eat Cauliflower.
J. L. Dawson - I did cauliflower but it was pretty bland. You need to blanch them first? I really liked the stuff I found in bags, and realized they were freeze dried. I used pink salt, but wasn't sure when to add it, to get the best flavor.
@@annwithaplan9766 Hi Ann, My problem with the bagged FD Cauliflower, if it is the one from Costco, they add sugar. Which I cant have. I blanch, then add melted cream cheese and garlic salt and or parmesan. Tastes like popcorn. I think the blanching helps break down the fibers some and less Cauliflower veggie taste
@@j.l.dawson1290 - Hi. Yes, it was the bag from Costco. It was SO good, I had to quit buying them. I didn't know they put sugar in it. I'll try that next time. Thanks.
Beats with sea salt would be great. In fact, all of those, except the pickles should have salt on them! If you want to add more seasonings, OK, but they do need salt
Perhaps that's the trick, the pickles are actually soaked in vinegar and pickling spices over a long period of time, making the flavor immersed into the whole part of the slices rather than bland veggies that merely had spices sprinkled on top
We do Beet chips and we also sell them. Have to remind folks that watch how many you eat (great fiber) and don't panic when you go wee... Purple! LOL! Excellent channel.
I would recommend you season the beets either with roasted sesame seeds or with a thick, strongly reduced balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. You can make the sesame seeds stick to the beets by using a little pasteurized egg white. Oh, and I would cook the carrots first that makes it more sweet and less earthy, an excellent seasoning for the carrots would be tarragon and roasted Mustard seeds. For the turnips I would use Kikkoman traditional soy sauce and black sesame seeds that you also should roast a little. I've tried all of these in the freeze dryer before, and they turned out delicious.
I love your suggestions! I'm looking to try it! I'm just wondering if you just sprinkle/brush the seasonings，like seasame or basil on the top? do you need to dilute the soy sauce a bit?
Dang, I just ordered a HRF last night. I want to follow you too.
Regarding the door on your unit, there are adjustment nuts on the two hinges that allow you to tighten the tension. Also, check the nut on the door locking mechanism as tit can loosen over time. And, with the rubber gasket you can soak it in hot wAter for a short time and it will compress easier around the door. Great videos BTW.
maybe put all the vegies in the pickle brine for a while before freeze drying. When I make pickles I always at the end take what ever veg is in the fridge and fill up the last few jars . My husband loves it little onions are is favorite
I did a bunch of veggies yesterday. Green beans, parsley, baby sweet peppers, corn, green onions, and carrots. I tasted them all and I could eat them all dry lol. The carrot chips did not make it in the mylar bag. I couldn't stop eating them 😁
My first freeze dryer is arriving this week and I'm planning for my first batch to be veggie chips. My brother makes freeze dried pickled beets and they're killer.
I always give you a thumbs up whenever I watch you, but this one was above a thumbs up. This was just fabulous.
Why do I watch these videos on an empty stomach. It all looks good.
hahahaha
Pickled beet slices are AMAZING!!! I love them so much!
Sounds so good
Thanks for the video! That's a very interesting test of vegetable chips. And I really liked the creative approach in this video - Brian, the addicted potato chip man. I love to make tomato chips in my dehydrator with salt and pepper, basil, oregano, rosemary and parmesan cheese. It takes forever because tomatoes are juicy, but it's worth it. Thank you for brightening my morning!
those tomato chips sound delicious!
Fermented veggies would be delicious!
Would they still be beneficial as far as probiotics and gut friendly go?
The carrots are an incredible substitute! I did the carrot chips with a little season all - awesomeness. Also, the yellow squash was great as a chip.
MSG is an addictive neurotransmitter.
Thanks for making healthy chips!
Pickled beets are amazing.
I'm late to this party....maybe try fermenting the veggies 1st then freeze dry. Another poster suggested adding veggies to pickle brine...same thing.😂
We did pickle slices a while back and the pucker factor from the salt was off the charts! We really wanted to like them, but maybe we'll soak them first. I like the idea of grinding them up as pickle salt. Thanks for your videos!
Also, I've done pickles and then done cucumbers dipped/soaked in pickle juice! That turned out great! Since I can't share a pic here I'll share it one the Facebook page!
👍nice thanks
I'm going to try a jicama. I love it raw so I'm going to try it chipped.
I've heard sliced pickled beets are amazing freeze dried. Still saving up for my HR so I can try it myself.
If you use it how it is meant to be used, it is a wonderful appliance.
They have a Great Layaway plan. Call the company, and ask them about it, can't remember if layaway info is one the website. Best machine I ever bought!
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@@trishabarnes-wilson5480 What is the point of layaway? Does it lock in some sale price? If not, I don't get the point of having a savings account with some vendor.
Yes, price is what you contract for.
I'm heading into the jungles of South America and wanted to take some snacks I could pack with me. My new favorite is from my garden - zucchini! You know the old joke, what are some of the 100 ways you can get rid of all the zucchini you grow? (leaving on people's doorsteps and running) LOL! But I did a whole run of sliced zucchini chips with Everglades seasoning on them. Oh my goodness! The slight sweetness comes through, combined with the salty seasoning is just the bomb!
I would try powdered salad dressing that you can mix and marinate the veggies in before freeze drying, especially Italian or zesty Italian. Usually they don't include oil in the dry mix beforehand so you don't need to worry about the freeze dryer not working properly due to oily food. Dried onion and garlic and even dill added to the veggies will always give a great pop of flavor also.
Have you tried the fiesta ranch powder? OMG. Love it
Been doing this with Hatch green chiles with ranch flavor. Awesome snack with a bite.
Sounds good!
I did beets and they are wonderful. I just salted them. They were from my garden so I sliced them very thin. I have done kohlrabi and I thought they weren't the best. I am going to do potatoes. At least they wouldn't have all the "stuff" in them. My favorite chips are tomato chips. So sad when information is only available to Facebook members.
did you cook your beets first? or freeze dry them raw?
I think salt and vinegar would be great assets to both the beets and the turnip. My husband hates turnips, but when I cooked them a few times ago, I had him try them with salt and vinegar sprinkled on and now he loves them! When my FD'er FINALLY arrives, vegetable chips are going to be one of the first things I try. I too am in recovery!!!! LOL
Old Bay would be an excellent seasoning to try
Oh yeah! as a Bawlamoron, it's a must!!!
The umami seasoning from Trader Joe’s and some black pepper makes everything taste just right!
Here's an idea for the beets, canned beets taste bland and earthy, fresh beets are sweet and rich tasting. , boil and peel fresh beets till skin easily peels off, don't worry about overcooking, slice them, add salt, tons of red wine vinegar and lots of fresh chopped garlic, stir till coated and let them marinate over night. This is my recipe for beet salad, I just add extra virgin olive oil when I serve it, but I think it would taste great freeze dried.
I have to try this! Thank you for this suggestion. Yum.
no facebook will you try GAB??!
I did pickled beets they are great as a snack. Try them
I'm on it
@@thefreezedryingcommunity Maybe Harvard beets too for a sweet n sour treat.
I would mix your salt, pepper and complimentary spices and sprinkle them more evenly on top. Salt would help distribute the flavors .
Brilliant. Great show. Homemade is always better, healthier.
Your videos are addicting!
I wonder if blanching or even cooking the carrots would help with flavor. And a little salt.
nice video. If I can add to it, a great way to add seasoning instead of trying to drizzle it with your fingers is use an old salt or seasoning shaker with small holes-that would give you an even distribution of seasoning. You probably already know that. Great work!
I need seasoning recipes especially sour cream and onion…i might even toss in sour cream and green onion tops
I’m thinking the freeze dried turnips rehydrated with beef gravy would make a great addition to a Cornish pasty
Freeze dried zucchinis are the best.
interesting. We had tons of zucchini this summer that we could have freeze dried. I'll give them a try thanks!
I agree. I'm low carb and zucchini slices are like potato chips. Love 'em!
Do you salt them or anything? Thanks!
@@DBImpressions I don't salt, but I have done some with powdered ranch dressing. They were yummy!
Parsnip chips are the absolute best!!!
cool i'll give them a try
Try huge jars of pickled beets at Costco.
Can you freeze dry sweet potato fries and put some ranch or bbq seasoning on them? Maybe blanch or bake them before freeze drying?
I would try beats rubbed with goat cheese. I'd also try sautéing the carrots in a honey glaze & garlic, or brown sugar.
What if you soaked the carrots for a couple days in the pickle juice before freeze drying?
Maybe try some powdered ranch dressing on the carrots and pickled beets too
Definitely going to try that! TY
I did not like the ranch powder. Tried it on carrots and zucchini.
the air fryer with the racks make pretty good potato chips and you can drizzle with olive oil.
Try sliced peperochini and sliced pickled beets. Great flavor bursts.
i am pickling beets right now. Can't wait to freeze dry
Great, video!
I seen others do beets and pickles but they did not like the results so it scared me away from doing it. And I love turnips, grandpas garden snack from my childhood.
I’m thinking the carrots, beets and turnips pickled for flavor, then freeze dried? But that’s a lot of extra work.
I really like the beets. I need to figure out the best seasoning for it though. The smoked paprika on the turnips was great.
When I did pickles I found them way too salty, so I put them in the food processor to make pickle powder seasoning! I may try again and perhaps soak them in water 1st to try and pull some of the salt out. The carrot slices look like they'd work well for dips, strong enough not to break hopefully.
Carrots work well for dips. Pickles can be washed off and that would help lots.
That's a great idea. I think I'd try that pickle powder on the turnips.
Epicenter Brian did an episode on using pickle powder
hello may i know where could i buy a freeze drying machine and which brand you can recommend… i want to buy one and i’m here in montreal Quebec , Canada.. thank you for your help
Can’t wait to try these
Ice! Ty for talking about ice. Do we have to defrost the dryer after each batch?
Yes
Fried green tomato's kinda got a fried mushroom tasted ~ Some use a egg batter. i just salt em and let set for a hour, to leech out the juice. Them coat with season flour fry em up YUM
I’m a veggie chip nut, great show. God bless
I think these will be in my regular rotation. I'm also going to try cauliflower, mushroom and tomato chips.
Have you ever boiled the rubber ring when it starts to flatten? I do that with pressure canner ring & have seen you can do that with freezer rubber too.
Betty Crocker says cloves & ginger go well with beets...😊
I'm going to try carrots soaked in pineapple juice and orange juice.
Could you use pickled beets? Bread and Butter pickles. Pickled asparagus. Pickled okra. I am just brainstorming.
I'm vegan and trying to make sure I get nasty additives out of my diet. Yet, I've missed chips. Soooo..my freeze dryer arrives tomorrow and I WILL be doing this!! Thanks!
beet chips are great!
I'm binging on your videos. You seem to be THE go to for freeze drying. Is there some sort of "recipe" book for ideas? or just keep binging you?
When is senior and I’m a little problem navigating the Internet how do I get onto your other two things where other people are?
When I'd eat carrots as a kid, I liked to sprinkle them or dip the tips in sugar.
You might want to make pickles beets and try them sliced in your freeze dryer.
I have tried them and they are awesome!
Maybe ferment the carrot. I've used Herb de provence in ferments, also cajun spice. I wonder how fermented warermelon rinds would work. I ferment rinds (white part only) w cajun spice and added to salsa. Great texture and flavor! And great use for all those rinds.
Roast the beets, slice fairly thin, use my go to Mineral Salt (has interesting flavor by itself).
Why not freeze dry potatoes? I'm curious. I'm also new, I've only done a few things so far.
How do I freeze dry beets from homegrown beets??
For the carrots I wounder if they would be good with hidden valley dry ranch season packets...
I live dipping them in regular ranch dressing..
I just subscribed..
question, after you FD these, how are they stored so they don't absorb water, but are handy to eat daily?
Try Pickled Beets, I bet they are great!
They are awesome and get eaten faster than we can bag them!
Try mushrooms thin slices cooked they are amazing
will do!
Ho.w about ranch powder to sprinkle on carrots
maybe try to freeze dry bbq sauce add season with that after you powder it.
Literally seconds b4 I saw the title of this video.I just questioned myself how can I afford my vegetable chip addiction🤔🤣
4.00$ for 4oz My addiction! is anywhere from 4 to $12 A-day But the carrots and the green beans are bomb.
Have you tried Jicima? I want keto type things to freeze dry. THanks!
Just a thought, what about freeze dried potato chips?
If you could partially cook they would probably be pretty good. Raw taters are not as tasty as an oil fried potato chip. Something to think about though. Let me know if you come up with a good way to do it.
It’s okay we will get through this together
“They have a lot of carrot flavour that I was hoping to go away”. As he’s eating a CARROT 😅😅😅
Love your videos, thanks so much!
Hi Brian! Thank you for your videos. Just bought a HR, but won't be here for a few weeks. I would like to know where you got the hooks you put your trays on in your freezer? I can't find anything like that, but it is a brilliant way to not make a mess with liquidy stuff! Thanks!
the chest freeze that you see in some of the other videos came with those baskets. They just happen to be really handy for pre freezing. I think your best bet would be to make some
Try blanched cauliflower florets. + seasonings. Get creative, add favorite popcorn flavors.. Healthy popcorn 🍿 😋
Even my Uncle, who HATES cauliflower LOVES 'em. Only way he will eat Cauliflower.
😃awesome thanks
J. L. Dawson - I did cauliflower but it was pretty bland. You need to blanch them first? I really liked the stuff I found in bags, and realized they were freeze dried. I used pink salt, but wasn't sure when to add it, to get the best flavor.
@@annwithaplan9766 Hi Ann, My problem with the bagged FD Cauliflower, if it is the one from Costco, they add sugar. Which I cant have.
I blanch, then add melted cream cheese and garlic salt and or parmesan.
Tastes like popcorn.
I think the blanching helps break down the fibers some and less Cauliflower veggie taste
@@j.l.dawson1290 - Hi. Yes, it was the bag from Costco. It was SO good, I had to quit buying them. I didn't know they put sugar in it. I'll try that next time. Thanks.
So excited to try this. How long did you blanch them for? Did you season before FDing?
do you ever vac freeze dried food in clear plastic armour bags? i know they wont last as long but in snacks i wouldnt think it would matter?
Those bags will allow air and moisture in over time. It would just depend on longevity and the type of food.
@@thefreezedryingcommunity yeah I use those for short term storage
Cant you use salt to season them? Also I'd try a small sieve to sprinkle seasoning.
If you make snacks with crispy Green beans crispy do you freeze dry raw or blanched?
Going to do some baby carrots when the FD gets here next week. Thinking I will give them a sea salt coating prior to pre freezing them. Any thoughts?
You had me at carrots and piciles
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@@thefreezedryingcommunity Thank you. Where can I buy it?
What about pickeled beets? Pickles not soaked 😳 super salty
Thanks
Does anyone have a recipe for freeze dried okra chips?
lol..great opening!!!!
😃thanks
Beats with sea salt would be great. In fact, all of those, except the pickles should have salt on them! If you want to add more seasonings, OK, but they do need salt
Maybe try pickled beets!
You can stay in shape eating like that or exercise daily just 10min a day just being active towards exercises.
Why not exercise and eat well?
balsamic vinegar and salt on those beets may be good.
I am thinking for chips you need them to cut the veggies thicker. I fermented cucumbers and they turned out way too salty and they are too thin.
I have found that freeze drying amplifies the salt flavor
Have you ever tried Costco bottled artichokes?
Too much oil
When would you add salt?
Perhaps that's the trick, the pickles are actually soaked in vinegar and pickling spices over a long period of time, making the flavor immersed into the whole part of the slices rather than bland veggies that merely had spices sprinkled on top
Fermented beets !!!
You left out the best chips...parmesan zucchini chips! :) I finally edited and uploaded the video on my channel.
Hey Brian, where’s the best place to purchase a freeze dryer? Do you have a video?
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Try using pickled beats