I Bought a Freeze Dryer - Harvest Right

[Pedernal]

I found some dehydrated peas/carrots in the freezer and thought it would be a good opportunity to illustrate the difference in appearance between dehydrated and freeze dried.




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That’s an enormous difference…

[Michael]

That’s an enormous difference…

Quite a difference.

As a side note, I can't see many details but apparently somebody made a purchase from Harvest Right via my affiliate account! Not sure if it was somebody from YT or here, but if it was somebody here, I certainly appreciate the support...and congratulations on your purchase!

[Michael]

I packaged up the chicken pot pie (plus a venison “meat pie” that my wife makes) for our upcoming trip.




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[Etxnoodler]

I packaged up the chicken pot pie (plus a venison “meat pie” that my wife makes) for our upcoming trip.




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What brand are the MRE style Mylar bags and where did you get them if you don’t mind sharing?

[Michael]

I have some from Harvest Right and some from Pleasant Grove Farms. The meal pouches are from PGF (https://www.topmylar.com)


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[Michael]

BTW, be careful of the misleading advertising on many of the Mylar bags on Amazon. They’ll double the wall thickness of, say 4.5, for each side and advertise it as 9mm thickness.


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[Etxnoodler]

Thanks. I was looking at wallaby and they were sold out

[Michael]

Thanks. I was looking at wallaby and they were sold out

I haven’t used the Wallaby but I’ve seen them positively mentioned in FD groups on FB.

Do you have your machine yet?


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[Etxnoodler]

I haven’t used the Wallaby but I’ve seen them positively mentioned in FD groups on FB.

Do you have your machine yet?


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I do. Will be running the test batch of bread tomorrow. Have you been using the single serving bags? Do they hold an adequate amount you think for a backcountry meal?

[Michael]

I Bought a Freeze Dryer - Harvest Right

I have been using the single serving bags. They’re fairly tight, but I’ve been able to get 130-150g in most meals, which is a good portion for me. Most of the commercial pouches seem to be 90-120g for TWO servings.

We just camped for two nights near Durango (Above Lemon Reservoir) and sampled several meals. I feel like my package sizes were good for one meal.

BTW, the Chicken Pot Pie was OUTSTANDING!


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[Etxnoodler]

I have been using the single serving bags. They’re fairly tight, but I’ve been able to get 130-150g in most meals, which is a good portion for me. Most of the commercial pouches seem to be 90-120g for TWO servings.

We just camped for two nights near Durango (Above Lemon Reservoir) and sampled several meals. I feel like my package sizes were good for one meal.

BTW, the Chicken Pot Pie was OUTSTANDING!


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Good to know! I will definitely be trying that. I also plan on trying chicken spaghetti. Hoping to have several test experiments before September. Those store bought meals are horrendous .

[Michael]

Good to know! I will definitely be trying that. I also plan on trying chicken spaghetti. Hoping to have several test experiments before September. Those store bought meals are horrendous .

My spaghetti with meat sauce rehydrated perfectly. Chicken spaghetti should work well also.


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[Michael]

The new machine delivered. Ordered 6/8, received 7/20 (would have been 18th, but I was out of town.)




FWIW, HR sells some scratch and dent (cosmetic only) for a few hundred dollars off. Comes with full warranty and all included accessories. Ships quicker than regular orders, I believe.

Might be a way to save some $$ for anybody that might be on the edge of pulling the trigger.

I don’t think I get affiliate credit, but here’s the link (probably have to email or call directly for blems, but this will get you there: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1514.html


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[Etxnoodler]

Did you rehydrate the chicken pot pie crust or take it out and add it back after filling is rehydrated?

[Michael]

Did you rehydrate the chicken pot pie crust or take it out and add it back after filling is rehydrated?

I added it back in after the filling was rehydrated. Worked great. Crescent rolls - unrolled, cut into rounds and baked - worked well as a crust (dry), too.


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