I want to start off by saying I have used the search feature I have been lurking around for a couple weeks. Decided to join because there is tons of great info here.
I am just getting into food storage and have a couple questions, I am going for a variety of different food. I have started with canned vegetables, meats, fruit for short term. But I am looking to get into dehydrated with either jar/mylar/02. My main question is can I use a cheaper dehydrator preferably $30-50 range? I am kind of working on a budget here. I know apples are a good fruit to start out with can anyone give some other options for beginners corn, cucumbers, carrots etc?
Also, what would be the most cost effective way for different sizes. I plan on having larger sizes i.e gallon bags in 5ga buckets. But would it be more cost effective to buy say pint size mylar bags(if they make them) or would a better route for smaller sizes be canning jars?
I am sure I will have more questions in the future, so thank you in advance!
I am just getting into food storage and have a couple questions, I am going for a variety of different food. I have started with canned vegetables, meats, fruit for short term. But I am looking to get into dehydrated with either jar/mylar/02. My main question is can I use a cheaper dehydrator preferably $30-50 range? I am kind of working on a budget here. I know apples are a good fruit to start out with can anyone give some other options for beginners corn, cucumbers, carrots etc?
Also, what would be the most cost effective way for different sizes. I plan on having larger sizes i.e gallon bags in 5ga buckets. But would it be more cost effective to buy say pint size mylar bags(if they make them) or would a better route for smaller sizes be canning jars?
I am sure I will have more questions in the future, so thank you in advance!