Truth in (your) advertising--I dehydrated some frozen broccoli and later added it to some alfredo. I was praised because "you know how much I love my broccoli," and was told how good it tasted. I later revealed that it was dehydrated...they couldn't believe how fresh it tasted! You are, by far, my favorite & most trusted go-to authority on dehydrating, so thanks!

@ThePurposefulPantry

11 ай бұрын

Glad it went over so well for you!!!

I have a broccoli tip for you. I'm allergic to dairy so I like to cook my fresh broccoli by putting about a 1/4-1/2 of a cup of chicken broth in a pan, tossing the broccoli in & cooking the broccoli in that broth. It makes the broccoli buttery flavored & delicious without the butter. OH! I also slice the broccoli stems into rounds & cook them as well. I like the stems best.

Thank you so much. I really only discovered UTUBE about a year ago. We grew 45 Broccoli plants last year and after the freezer was full we ate until we were full and gave to every neighbor who smiled at us. I will have to get Moisture absorbers because South Louisiana is very humid. I am learning so much from your channel. Thank you again.

Quick tip: buying frozen eliminated the blanching process. I now buy many frozen veggies because it gets me to the dehydrator quick and all without making a bigger mess in the kitchen.

@leonieduplessis4467

Жыл бұрын

But theirs frozen veggies like Broccoli,Cauliflower that reallly is not nice😉

@TARDISJACKED

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping to find this answer as I have a lot of frozen broccoli.

@cindyjohnson5242

Жыл бұрын

How does it taste ? Any bitterness etc?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

But not everyone has frozen - and if you're growing it you need to know how to preserve it. But yes, frozen is a great way to build it quickly.

@marilynhumphreys4196

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry My question is: I haven frozen broccoli, so I can dehydrate it and follow how you rehydrate it? I really appreciate the help. I'm hoping to buy more and dehydrate them.

This is going to save me so much freezer space! Thank you.

I make a lot of broccoli soup. I put enough in a jar for one pot of soup,sometimes alone and sometimes with dehydrated carrots, celery, onions and garlic. I can what I grow, but sometimes, (not so much this year) my local Meijer has broccoli crowns for $1 and I grab at least 10 and dehydrate them.

My husband didn’t know you can eat broccoli stems until he married me. Now he prefers the stem to the flowers just like me.

This is unbelievable... I dehydrate so many things and would NEVER have thought to dehydrate broccoli!! Thanks for the video!

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Add more to that pantry of yours! ♥

Great tips! I recently dehydrated broccoli for the first time. But I was not prepared for the intense broccoli smell when I opened up the jar after conditioning.

Darcy, thanks so much for doing this. I have started to use all the big leaves as well. I cut the ribs out, chop the leaves, and sauté as stir fry.

This is Mrs Pete. Love your videos very informative. Just a trick I started to use a salad spinner to get off the extra water since that is the goal of the dehydrator. 😜. Just something I found that works for me.

A steamer insert works perfect for blanching and you can go larger amounts at a time. All you have to do is fill the bottom pan deeper and it will fill the steamer insert with water. Then you can lift the whole insert out when done.

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Right -but I try to also show how to do it for those who don't have those tools ;)

Didn’t know this was possible. TY

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

You betcha !

@lindakettner271

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know this either!!!! TY!

If people like the stem less crunchy, they can peel the exterior of the stem that is mainly CHITIN (hard coating).

@karenz7059

Жыл бұрын

When cooking fresh broccoli, the outer of the stem rarely seems to cook good anyway. I think I would peel it for eating but then still keep the peelings for powder.

I remember taking the stems, stipping ybe outside and making circles or just strips for dipping. Never told people what they were, they are them. At end of gathering, told them. They were shocked

@karenz7059

Жыл бұрын

I think the stalk taste very good..minus the hard outer "peeling".

Blanching is important to reduce goitrogens that are hard on the thyroid... especially if you eat it frequently. Same with cauliflower, kale, spinach, etc. Thank you for the detailed video 🤗

@prole2554

2 жыл бұрын

I've been dehydrating spinach and kale, but I did not know to blanch.

@sharonsopczynski1192

2 жыл бұрын

@@prole2554 I just run those under really hot water because it seems to bunch all up in a big ball of yuck if I blanch spinach every time

@JaniceCrowell

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that. Thank you for this information.

@cindypendleton7901

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding those of us with hypothyroidism to blanch!!!

@Jennifer-gr7hn

Жыл бұрын

So does the 5G/wifi/"smart" devices. Constant radiation to the thyroid. Not good.

WoW, you're so thorough! A question would pop into my head and the very next sentence out of your mouth was always the answer!! I'm like, is she reading my mind??!! Lol This happened several times in the short video! You're a great teacher! God bless you Darcy!

@ThePurposefulPantry

9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful!

No one in my family likes broccoli but since they are so healthy, I dehydrate frozen organic broccoli, powder it and make vitamin capsules out of it. 8 capsules make a full serving but we only take a few a day with our meals for that extra boost of nutrition.

Love your practical approach to telling us.. we all know how to wash vegetables lol so true.. ❤

Wow! I didn’t know you could dehydrate broccoli. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. I greatly appreciate it! I am going to try it.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@Denise_B17

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you! And thank you for sharing this with us.

@makeoversbymeme2077

2 жыл бұрын

Me either ! There’s so much I don’t know 🤦🏾‍♀️ but I’m learning. I’m excited because my Dad is going to buy me a dehydrator 😀 he use to make deer jerky when I was younger. Ok, didn’t mean to overload you lol. Hope you grow something awesome

@KKing55

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry Do you vaccume seal your jars ??

Broccoli is one thing I finally added to my pantry. Mmm mmm. Love it.

I can't wait to get started!

Thanks for the focus on broccoli. I've thought about dehydrating it, but had questions both on the process and the re-hydration and use afterwards. You've clearly answered them. I'll be watching for the next sale. Looking forward to using them in salads and such. We eat a lot of steamed broccoli, so if I can get anywhere close to that texture, I'll be happy! Thank you.

Thank you for my next project!

Thank you so much! I Just love watching you! And learning!

Thanks Darcy. As always great information.

Outstanding demonstration

Game Changer!! Thanks I will be using this for stir fry!

Ty!!! Very helpful !

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I really need to try this thanks for the information very nice

Love this. Thank you.

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you…appreciated all the tips…especialy how you store them

Thank you for showing the rehydrated part.

Wow! Thanks for this, I just did a big bunch, can't wait to try it.

You are my new favorite you tuber!! Thank you for your help.

Thanks for the great demos Darcy!

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great and helpful video!

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for explaining so well and show the complete process and options.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for sharing.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I LOVE the before & after shots. I'll definitely be doing this on the 'stead.

I love your videos; you always pack them with so much useful info. 🏆👏👏👏

Just started dehydrating and jar sealing, so appreciate all your information. I live alone so also like to use some smaller jars more often so I can nearly use the whole jar quicker by resealing it less often.

Thank you, very informative

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love your videos! They are so informative and you get right to the point. Thank you for all you do ❤️❤️

Thank you so much for this video this was wonderful

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much. Really helpful and useful info.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

i have the same chopper , love that it is safe and how it works

Very informative.

Just started dehydrating for backpacking and really enjoying your channel. Thanks

I appreciate that you show it after it's rehydrated, and talk about what it's good for in cooking.

Thank you so much! This is one I have never dehydrated.

@ThePurposefulPantry

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Peeling the broccoli stem down to the 'heart' mellows the flavor.

TY for this info. I was "just" wondering about dehydrating Broccoli 🥦🤔 ty

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I'm going to pull out my dehydrator and do this.

Thank you Darcy. I love your instructional videos they are always full in lots of great information and tips! The Blanching chart is great too!

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it's helpful!

Can I just say it's so enjoyable that you talk so fast . ❤

@relaxlove.3678

5 ай бұрын

Yes! I wish I could speak so eloquently and quickly without stumbling.

@ThePurposefulPantry

Ай бұрын

You don't know how many hours I am editing to remove much of the stumbling I do so you don't have to hear it :D

I am glad to hear that you encourage people to use every bit and peace Americans waste and throughout a great deal of food that can be eaten.

Wow! Bc of ur great videos, I purchased a dehydrator. Tks for sharing this method with me

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

Good timing, my dehydrator is supposed to be delivered today! I think I'll try it on frozen since the blanching process is done (from what I've heard) and here the frozen is much cheaper than fresh at the moment.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Yep - commercially frozen foods are already completely ready for you to go dry!

@oldtimerlee8820

2 жыл бұрын

Blanching is done, but based on the frozen veg blends I've bought, the broccoli will have to be cut finer and stems sliced. Probably semi-frozen is the best time to do that. I need to experiment with it, myself to see if I need to thaw completely.

I dehydrated frozen broccoli and vacuum sealed them in bags. I wasn't impressed with the outcome but will still use those. Going forward I will definitely be doing this method.

@rosejafari8917

2 жыл бұрын

The prefrozen are best for freeze drying.

Thank you it was an excellent presentation. Thank you for the info I’ve forgotten how long to blanch even though my Mon always blanched. Now I’m 73 and I just plain forgot.

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

It's okay! It's not a deal breaker ;) Just rotate through it more quickly!

I thank you for your teaching, I was given a packed full bag of Broccoli and didn't want to can it because of mush and freezer has enough. It's one thing that doesn't grow well in Oregon so I want it on hand. Thanks for being out there in our needs.

@ThePurposefulPantry

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I used to be able to buy the stems shredded, broccoli slaw. I can't have a garden right now, thinking about going to the Farmer's market to get some stalks... Thanks for showing this. Love your blue bowl!

@cindyjohnson5242

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@melinda6712

9 ай бұрын

Broccoli slaw is a great idea for DH and making powder. Thanks!

A lot of people just don't get the whole blanching process. When I'm teaching a dehydrating class I show them what green beans look like with and without blanching. That's a real in-your-face difference, like with broccoli. When I ask them which jar they would pick, hands down it's always the blanched one.

Thank you for doing this by itself I was actually really looking forward to this one and enjoyed it immensely. I loved how you said about keeping the stems too I'm using them and some things that you could use them for I'm amazed at the number of people that actually just throw away all the stems

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up never eating the stem!

@rosejafari8917

2 жыл бұрын

The stems are good for veggie sticks, salads. Just plain snacking.

@janetdw

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry my son will only eat stems - doesn’t like the texture of the florets

I have a couple trays of broccoli in the dehydrator following your method now. I'm going to do a couple trays of fiddleheads also using this method, simply because the machine is already on the go.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@rosejafari8917

2 жыл бұрын

Fiddleheads are cute.

I dehydrate so much but broccoli wasn't on my list. I'm happy I watched to separate the dry stem from flower in jar's. I get a call from my food bank on food getting tossed to garbage so I take if I'm needing . I got two big boxes full of store broccoli to get done. Now freezer room. I have gone threw four dehydrator being it's always going. So if you can ask food banks to call before they toss.

Love your videos, Darcy! Could you powder Broccoli to use in seasoning or with super greens?

@rosejafari8917

2 жыл бұрын

Of course. You can do wild greens also.

I'm using my first brand new dehydrator right now,since yesterday. I also bought a pack of silicone trays liners. I'm drying sugar dipped, on both sides, navel orange slices . It's been drying about 12 hours at 135 . Then I put temp to 145 for another 2 hours. They are still pliable and sticky. I'm going to keep dehydrator I guess

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

One project that isn't an easy drying project shouldn't make you wonder if you should keep it. The sugar is going to be hard to dry because as it is warm it's always going to be sticky. You need to get the orange dry, then let it cool and test.

Ty

When you make broccoli rice, do you peel the stalks first? I'm so sad I didn't know about using the stalk for that before now. What a great addition to rice recipes!

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

I don't - but I know that there are those who do, especially if they are older, tougher stalks.

@angiehomeschoolmom3269

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks for your help and quick response. ☺️

Hi Darci: Well I’m doin it. First batch in the Cosori. Five trays of Ménage a Trois and one of corn. Straight from grocers freezer. Lol. Set at 116 deg x 48 hours. Not sure about temp - forgot. Manual doesn’t say. 😢. Fingers crossed. Thanks for all you teach! Jars are in the d/washer. 👍♥️

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Veg 125 Fruit 135 There's a magnet for that :D :D :D :D

@cynforrest

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you and I plan to get one!! ;-). Changed temp to 125

Do you have a video that describes how you prep the jars for use in dehydrating in accordance with safety protocols?

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Hot water and soap then dried thoroughly is all that is needed.

Thank you so much for getting me excited about dehydrating again. I have 2 Ronco dehydrators for 50 years, and they still work. But I am looking into a Cosori to order soon. Do those plastic mesh come with the cosori or do we have to buy separately? I can't wait to get started again. Look out marshmallows, here I come.

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

You have to order. It only comes with 1. I recommend buying off brand sheets from Amazon as they are much less expensive.

I dehydrated everything on broccoli. I’ve made cream of broccoli soup and and to a mixture of other greens for capsules and smoothies

I like to peel the stems because I find them a little woody otherwise. My family uses them for soups.

Cosori full of frozen corn. 💛

I didn’t know you could do that

Love this video. You don’t have to peel the stems? Some stems have a thick skin.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Nope - but if you want to it is fine to do

Love your knife, thinking of buying, hiw often do you need to sharpen it? Thanks Darcy!

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't sharpened it, yet, but it needs it. I've had it about a year, and it definitely needs some sharpening.

@JustCookIt813

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry thanks!

Darci... a little off topic, but if you could direct me to a video for REhydrating shredded or sliced cheese, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Nope ;) I don't dehydrate cheese.

The second day I got my dehydrator I dehydrated 2 lb of Frozen broccoli. It filled a 1 qt jar.

Darcy could you do a video on using the oven to dehydrated since my aryfryer oven is to small

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

If you're oven is a convection oven, works just like your air fryer. I don't use my oven as it wastes so much energy to do it, and I can't make the quantities I need, but I did do a tip video kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYl11q-PY9CWmdI.html

Frozen broccoli is already blanched, and eliminates that step. If you hit a good sale, even better, as fresh broccoli is pretty pricey nowadays. Just a thought....

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Right - but this wasn't about teaching frozen broccoli - but fresh ;) Folks harvest broccoli from their gardens everyday.

@lolareh8756

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry ...and I loved the video. Didn't mean to take away from it. My "bad". 😊

I have this same dehydrator! Saw your review on it as well. Love broccoli and will dehydate some as well. I did just dehydrate some strawberries, and I'm wondering how crisp they must be to store. Mine are still a bit pliable and I've dehydrated them for more than the required amount of time. What do you think, or how would you test that? Should I try to condition them? Thank you!

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Never go by the time. Go by if they are done. They should easily snap apart. If you're doing them for snacking only (to be eaten in a few days), it's not as important since it won't have time to mold. But for storage, dry until it's completely dry.

@marymechler8451

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks. Back in they go!

Great video!! Can we dehydrate Brocalli Sprouts?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Do them low!

@daveforgot127

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks

Side topic. Can spiralized zucchini be dehydrated? As a diabetic I substitute spiralized zucchini in place of spaghetti noodles.

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - look for my zucchini video

I like to peel the stems

Thanks for all you do for us. I received my book and most of the produce you use is fresh. Is frozen spinach, frozen cauliflower, ok to dehydrate. Also, I have a bunch of tomatoes I cut up and put in freezer. Will they be ok to dehydrate, and if so, do they need to thaw out first? THANKS

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is! There are quite a few videos here of me doing frozen veg, and a section in the book about doing them ;)

@feliciabrasuell9458

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you. Ok for the frozen tomatoes also and do they need to thaw first? Just want to make sure

Do you add a desiccant packet to the foods you've dehydrated (before vacuum sealing for storing)? I noticed some recommend using a desiccant pkg at the bottom of the jar and an oxygen absorber at the top of the jar, and am confused about the best way to store dehydrated foods. (Or should the dehydrated foods be placed in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers?🤦‍♀️) So much to learn. 😐

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

They aren't necessary if you dry properly, condition, and store in airtight containers of the right size. You can use them (don't use them together), but if you need something, use a moisture absorber .

have you done beets?? I love beets ,I wonder if they would dehydrate well n3ver done those

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

In things, but not as a side dish on their own.

Do you have a video on how to dehydrate eggs? And can you bake with them afterwards?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

I've never had a video on how to dehydrate eggs - I don't do them and don't recommend it.

@tessoxford5074

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Should you vacuum seal the mason jars?

@ThePurposefulPantry

10 ай бұрын

If you want, but its not necessary.

What Cosori dehydrator are you using? Getting ready to order one Thank you.

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Here are the deals I have with Cosori for really low prices - though with Black Friday coming, you might find something to rival it on Amazon or Walmart. us.vesync.com/topic/77?Other&

"Massive amount of cheese." Woman after my own heart, lol.

Can you do frozen ones too?

@ThePurposefulPantry

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Can you do this with cauliflower?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

yes

Can you marinade the broccoli in olive oil and onion and garlic powder and then dehydrate? Maybe also add some grated cheese?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

No - no oil for dehydrating

@grnddesign

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry is there a reason why? Will the veggies not get crisp?

At the end of the season with no more heads to be taken, i have dried all the leaves and dehydrated into a powder. As for the huge stalks, I am going to slice and dehydrate - do i need to blanch the stalks?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

It's always recommended . But I don't bother with some foods if I'm going straight to powder. I also don't store powder for more than six months .

Hello there. Could you tell me where you get your mesh pads that you use on your trays?

@ThePurposefulPantry

Жыл бұрын

Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/thepurposefulpantry/list/3Q3VGB73HUTJ2