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If you're looking for the most versatile way to preserve a large garden harvest, freeze drying has some clear advantages. It works with a wide variety of vegetables, creates lightweight food that can be stored without refrigeration when packaged appropriately,...

How much food you should freeze dry in one batch depends on the size of your Harvest Right freeze dryer, the type of food you're processing, and how you load the trays. The goal isn't to fit as much food...

Here’s What to Do If your Harvest Right freeze dryer touchscreen isn’t responding, responds when you touch the wrong location, or won’t let you navigate through the menus, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try. The most important...

Freeze-drying doesn't just preserve food — for some foods, it transforms them into something almost entirely different. Here are five worth trying if you want to see what a freeze dryer can really do. 1. Pineapple Fresh pineapple comes out...

Whether you're freeze drying strawberries from your garden, saving leftovers before they go to waste, preparing complete family meals, or building a long-term food pantry, a few simple habits can make every batch easier and more successful. The more you...

Understanding Flavor Changes After Freeze Drying Freeze drying is one of the best ways to preserve the original flavor of food, but freeze-dried food won't always taste exactly the same as it did before it was dried. In fact, many...

Common Causes and How to Improve Future Batches Freeze drying begins with freezing, so it's natural to wonder whether your food froze the way it should. If a batch doesn't seem to freeze evenly or the results aren't what you...

Understanding Ice Buildup During Freeze Drying Seeing ice build up inside your freeze dryer can surprise new owners, but ice is a normal part of the freeze drying process. As moisture is removed from frozen food, it travels as water...

Understanding Longer Dry Times and What You Can Do About Them Freeze-drying batches don't all take the same amount of time, and a longer batch doesn't automatically mean something is wrong. A tray of strawberries may finish sooner than a...