Nice tip on the vacuum seal. I’ve never done that with mine, just always used oxygen absorbers in the jars.
@bc24roxy4
3 жыл бұрын
you are having just too much fun with your new toy. I love watching you trying different things all the time. Learning channel
@live.life.simple.
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I am! Thanks for watching
@adamdarby43
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm looking at getting a freeze dryer not long from know and your videos have been great.
@cgc1581
3 жыл бұрын
Did you get one?
@DawnaRo
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you know brown rice will store for 20 years this way, but I'm all over it!
@baldeagle242
7 ай бұрын
11:25 - I know this video is a few years old, but there is a setting in the Harvest Right FD to turn only the pump on with it plugged into the machine. (In fact, you can turn each setting on individually) If you do it with the machine settings, you will be able to see how much vacuum is pulled out of the chamber to avoid any guesswork. I don't know if this is an option on older machines, but it is on the v5.5 software on my machine. This also works on store-bought jars that don't fit a traditional dry canning vacuum attachment. Great video, my friend. I have subscribed and pushed you one for sub closer to 200k. (197k currently) Keep the great informative videos coming!
@live.life.simple.
7 ай бұрын
Thanks and happy freeze drying!
@bb.w7450
4 жыл бұрын
Try adding water and put in sauce pan on stove(fire or instant wood chip burner) even a top of wood stove with lid..use a fork to mix up rice..
@heidimarie9417
3 жыл бұрын
I just got my fd a week ago I am so happy
@janecantrell7155
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I will be doing a lot of rice the next couple of days. THANK YOU!!!
@AGREENERLIFE
3 жыл бұрын
WOW. this is AMAZING!! Now I can put my brown rice in storage for 25 years d as I’d not have to worry about it going RANCID!! THANK YOU!! Starting the process today!! MY FREEZE DRYING WONT BE GETTING A BREAK😅😀!!
@RhodeToPrepping
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos because you get scientific. I always like to understand if my extra work is of value. Your doing this is what made me spring for one. Now, one question, tell me about the lid in your microwave. Does it have a magnet glued to the top?
@live.life.simple.
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is magnetic. It sticks to the top when you aren't using it and stays out of the way.
@Jsh465
2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@live.life.simple.
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@candacemiller01
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome hack.
@mwint1982
4 жыл бұрын
I hope 40 yr old me is excited about anything
@tompotter3389
4 жыл бұрын
Get'n ready to set mine up this weekend! I saw another video where they put jars in, started the unit, and then set freeze time to 0. Waited till Mt hits 750 and then stopped it. Thoughts?
@jerrysmith372
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it can be used to vacuum seal canning jars. I remove the rack and put a tray in the chamber for a flat surface and place my jars on the tray. But I don't bother activating my dryer - I have a different wiring set up so I just plug my pump directly into the wall outlet. I let it run for 10 min and shut it off. I've had great success sealing jars.
@mmathews5005
Жыл бұрын
So no O2 absorbers in the jars?
@greysonphoenix3442
3 жыл бұрын
How long would it take to recook the rice with like a jet boil?
@nicholaslandolina
10 ай бұрын
Store it with a bayleaf
@diannenutt5891
10 ай бұрын
Can you use boiling water to rehydrate?
@drew2982
4 жыл бұрын
What about using hot water to rehydrate? Could you skip the microwave?
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@eileenniehaus5368
3 жыл бұрын
Is there an advantage to using jars instead of mylar? Lids have been hard to find here.
@lisabailey5492
2 жыл бұрын
I think the jars are for using in the near future and mylar is for longer storage.
@BeccaS1
2 жыл бұрын
Can you put these in Mylar still? OA in them too?
@ivahonstott9185
4 жыл бұрын
Just use hot water to rehydrate
@randalmoroski1184
2 жыл бұрын
Friends are like a big bowl of Rice…! Day stick to gedder!
@BrendaBodwin
4 жыл бұрын
Neat. You forgot to put a silicate pack in with the rice.
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
i vacuum seal, so there is no air and no water
@BrendaBodwin
4 жыл бұрын
@@live.life.simple. I understand that, but, sometimes seals dont hold. Most people would notice, before, it could go stale, but moisture is no dry goods friend, silicate packs are for moisture, not oxygen. Im seriously thinking about buying a freeze dryer. Has yours paid for itself yet? If yes, How long did it take, before your cost saving paid for it?
@maryjane-vx4dd
4 жыл бұрын
@@BrendaBodwin I compared my #10 cans to the price of Thrive Life freeze dried food. With this comparison my harvest right paid for itself in about 6 mth. I bought the large with the oil free pump. I do have a large garden so I don't count the time in the garden. I can't remember if I counted the cost of the can from the community cannery in the state just north of me
@BrendaBodwin
4 жыл бұрын
@@maryjane-vx4dd Thank you. I too have a huge garden. 5 acres.
@jerrysmith372
3 жыл бұрын
@@maryjane-vx4dd Good for you. I've been using my large dryer and oil less pump since Dec 2018 almost 24/7. My machine has paid for itself several times over. I generally get 3 batches per week and sometimes 4. Largest load I've done was 23 pounds of meats once. The fact that it took 53 hours proves that it was over loaded - but it all dried nicely. I keep them to 15 to 18 pounds now. I use Mylar bags for storage and I really like the bags HR sells - nice heavy duty bags. Being in the desert southwest I had to custom design and build a cooling system for the dryer. No space in the house so It's in my garage. It can get to 120+ in my garage - well above the upper limits of the dryers. Keep up the freeze drying.
@seaglassmomma4040
Жыл бұрын
So you can’t do the vacuum sealing with the oil less pump correct?
@live.life.simple.
Жыл бұрын
If you are using the chamber to vacuum bags before sealing, then any of the pumps are fine.
@lisakeene3238
8 ай бұрын
You mean you can do the bags in the chamber like u did jars also? How would that work? @live.life.simple.
@BeccaS1
2 жыл бұрын
How about quinoa?
@jimandtammywurtz
3 жыл бұрын
If you're extracting the air then you don't need a oxygen absorber, right?
@MaN-pw1bn
3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Got my FD today & put an order in for some of your supplies can't wait to get started!!! Are those epoxy countertops???
@derekzimmerman988
2 жыл бұрын
Why not add boiling water to the rice instead of microwaving it.
@live.life.simple.
2 жыл бұрын
You can also do that. You would probably want to cover and let sit for 5 minutes or so.
@CashCowz962
4 жыл бұрын
How much j electricity was involved in drying for 30+ hours...and this machine seems to make a lot of noise....lol..what brand is it?
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
Harvestright Freeze dryer. Cycle takes $2-$3 in electricity on average. I have the very old pump that makes alot of racket. The newer pumps are much quieter.
@grammyspieface1
3 жыл бұрын
If someone is look8ng not to spend more on electric, you can use food saver lid sealer and a brake bleeder
@lisabailey5492
2 жыл бұрын
I've just started using my FS with vaccumming mason jars and two of about 8 jars have lost their seal. That is concerning! Any tips?
@silverrose7554
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@planningreelalaska4121
3 жыл бұрын
I actually laughed out loud at work when you said “I wonder what 20 yr old Brian would say to 40 yr old Brian” hilarious!! I’m 40 and I thought the same thing
@liahfox5840
3 жыл бұрын
That was different for me. I usually use basmati rice, and a 2-1 ratio. I cook it on high for 8 mins, and leave it on low for 15 mins without touching it. I also add a teaspoon of any kind of oil/fat I have on hand to make it fluffier. For the most part I also add garlic gloves, salt, and any other veggies I'm in the mood for. Not sure if you can do all of that with freeze drying though. Maybe when you rehydrate it?
@mio.giardino
3 жыл бұрын
I’m still catching up on these videos and it’s all exceptionally valuable information. 👍🏻💕
@thedomestictheologian6881
4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried to make freeze dried noodles to make own cup of noodles??
@scotts595
4 жыл бұрын
Wife was wondering how rice would work- thanks for doing the trial run for us💥
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
We love it and use it often.
@richardthorne7775
2 жыл бұрын
Great content. New viewer. You have taken a lot of concern i've had as owner (have not yet used) of my new HR. You have answered more questions about freeze drying than all the other channels combined. Tomorrow its to the grocery store and I'll be on my new adventure.
@kmaynor16
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Good to know you can also use the Harvest Right for sealing jars.
@russrasmussen9514
3 жыл бұрын
You can use the dryer to seal mylar bags also
@DawnaRo
3 жыл бұрын
@@russrasmussen9514 How does that work??
@monana8706
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo & info! Now I know how to store brown and wild rice without worrying that it will become rancid!
@grammyspieface1
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea how long these newer pumps last????
@peggymccoon
3 жыл бұрын
I use a lg Thermo and hour before I eat made with boiling water.turns out really good.
@sharonhendricks9706
Ай бұрын
I've only done one load of white rice....planning to do more of both brown and white...but let me tell you this: while I think it's cool that you can vacuum seal jars in the FD, that's just way too much time and effort for me. For years I used my Foodsaver with the jar attachment system. What a pain to pull it out when you have to reseal a jar! I gifted myself one of the rechargeable handheld ones and it's AWESOME! Put the lid on the jar, no ring, put the sealer on top and press the start button. Voila! sealed tight, add ring if you want to but move on to the next jar, rinse and repeat. I can have 6 or 8 jars vacuum sealed in the time it would take me to remove the trays from the FD, and for 24.00 it's a blessing. By the way, If you like peas and rice together, FD peas added to FD rice using boiling hot water and then covering it, let it sit until hydrated, stir and boom....done. Love having these quickie things on my pantry shelf.
@egomaniac8510
Жыл бұрын
By probably no coincidence uncle Ben's has a 3:00 rice. You may have just revealed their secret. Rice doesn't seem to be worth it unless you try to rehydrate it in the package with boiling water. That can be achieved in the wild.
@vidaudink3044
3 жыл бұрын
What is that cover that sticks to the top of the inside of your microwave?
@live.life.simple.
3 жыл бұрын
magnetic cover that covers your food when you need it
@danielleterry180
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I could afford a freeze dryer your blessed
@MsAisidora
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@NOSPAM-pb4tu
5 ай бұрын
Honest question: wouldn't storing brown rice cause botulism (due to the oils)? Everything I'm reading online says not to do this but I am not certain. Does anyone have data?
@kathygarner419
6 ай бұрын
I like the idea of instant rice. My question is how long can the wild rice and brown rice be kept on the shelf? The regular storage of brown rice in vacuum sealed mylar bags is limited due to the oil present in these types of rice. How does freeze drying change this?
@Livetoeat171
3 жыл бұрын
I cooked a big batches of rice also, but I dehydrated them and now it'll take very little water to rehydrate them and then I won't have to cook them.
@brentonsnoemaker7066
7 ай бұрын
Could you do the same thing in a mylar bag with the vacuum sealing?
@sunshinechildofgod2771
11 ай бұрын
What brand of brown rice? Is it parboiled or ??!! White rice too…?
@ronsellew5696
2 жыл бұрын
I always heard that brown rice would not store well because of the oil in it!
@johnburgin7478
3 жыл бұрын
Rice is one of the few things I use a microwave for . 13 minutes and it’s perfect
@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper
2 жыл бұрын
1 cup of cooked riced weighed minus the weight of one cup freeze dried rice equals the amount of water to add back. So if the difference between the 1 cup cooked and dried was 6 oz that is how much to add back in. So you need to weigh portions before putting on the tray and those same potions after.
@Yahuah_Is_El
4 жыл бұрын
got a batch of pre-cooked rice in the FD right now. So i guess i get to see if this works before the batch is done!
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
Works great!
@RedShiftedDollar
3 жыл бұрын
How are you liking your freeze dryer?
@fionmor4893
2 жыл бұрын
plus with rice you can use broth too...
@nerys71
3 жыл бұрын
That looks behaves waters and cooks suspiciously like instant white rice !!! is that literally how they make instant white rice ??
@Goldenbudgetsavings2
2 жыл бұрын
What is one you’re right that you can warm hot water do it that way
@stackerothings
Жыл бұрын
What is that thing in your microwave? I must get one!
@johnmabry9728
Жыл бұрын
I mark the weight on the tray and bowls
@cglazier100
Жыл бұрын
Can we store them in Mylar bags or is mason jars better?
@DawnaRo
3 жыл бұрын
You are my hero for today! I just bought a lot of Organic Brown rice hoping I could Freeze Dry it for long term storage. Then I went to the internet and sure nuff! You never let me down Brian! Thank you! I'm off to fill my IP..
@live.life.simple.
3 жыл бұрын
Happy freeze drying!
@janereams196
8 ай бұрын
Did it rehydrate to 2 cups of rice
@grammyspieface1
3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos, very helpful
@kathycocks3197
Жыл бұрын
Rehydrating freeze dried rice can be done in a pot over heat source ( no microwave needed. ) add one to one ratio ( water / rice ) . Let stand covered a few mins then heat up over heat source to your liking . Note: this is for rehydrating COOKED rice
@live.life.simple.
Жыл бұрын
👍
@nicholaslandolina
10 ай бұрын
Freeze dry and freeze
@lisaosterbauer1565
Ай бұрын
So helpful
@curelysue8956
3 жыл бұрын
what I love about 5 mins rice at home is that you can make brown rice (I only have a dehydrator) but I have never seen minute brown rice in the store. I'm sure you can get it, but its also probably a lot cheaper to make it at home
@clw.7146
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Nesco dehydrator as well. It's in constant use. Have you tried to dehydrate rice in the dehydrator?
@curelysue8956
2 жыл бұрын
@@clw.7146 yes. that's how I got the "5 mins" brown rice. its one of my favourite things to dehydrate, whenever I cook it for a meal I make extra to throw into the dehydrator
@clw.7146
2 жыл бұрын
@@curelysue8956 That's a really good idea. I don't know why I didn't think about that. I can go ahead & dehydrate some because as soon as my freeze drier arrives I have meat to freeze dry. I have plans to buy another whole cow in October & a whole pig in Sept. So I can dehydrate the rice. TY.
@curelysue8956
2 жыл бұрын
@@clw.7146 you're welcome. and I'm jealous, I miss growing up and my dad would buy half a cow and half a pig and filling up 2 large deep freezers
@missychan63
21 күн бұрын
Aren't you supposed to use hot water to reconstitute cooked food? That solves the problem of heating it too.
@live.life.simple.
19 күн бұрын
You can but don't have to. Most foods rehydrate fine in warm or room temp water
@nicholaslandolina
10 ай бұрын
Did it work?
@karinstauder1232
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@janetroyal6009
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, When you went to take out the air from the jars at the end, did you add a oa? thanks.
@johnhamburn3845
3 жыл бұрын
if your vacuuming the air out there is no need to add an OA since there is literally no air left in the jar. Same goes for if your vacuum sealing the mylar bags don't need to add to those either.
@lizkeith1356
5 ай бұрын
need to always wash your rice, run water until clear. there's arsenic in rice and need to wash it off.
@live.life.simple.
5 ай бұрын
Sad that there is so much junk allowed in our food.
@pcmareno
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Thanks so much for your content you are my favorite channel on the internet. Question, I followed your recipe for the instapot white rice to the tee. I've done several batches I usually do six cups of rice and six cups of water. When I finish cooking the rice it comes out delicious like you said just like a Chinese restaurant. However even though I strained it in a strainer quite a bit until the water was clear, when I tried to put it on the freeze dry trays The rice is so sticky that it clumps together. I tried to separate it but it is a uphill battle. after being freeze dried I get tons of hard rice balls that I can't even break up. What am I doing wrong? Thanks again
@live.life.simple.
3 жыл бұрын
hmm. The kernels always break apart when i do it. Try fluffling the rice when its done in the instant pot and let it sit for a little bit before you put it on the tray. Also, maybe try a smaller amount on the trays.
@jago4673
2 жыл бұрын
try basmati or monsoor rice.
@valarieogle2768
3 жыл бұрын
What is that cover that attaches to the roof of your microwave?
@live.life.simple.
3 жыл бұрын
magnetic food cover
@jrs7314159
2 жыл бұрын
I like the vacuum seal option, but taking the oxygen out of brown rice can create a botulism environment as it can live without O2. Botulism can survive with the oils in brown rice even though the water is gone.
@live.life.simple.
2 жыл бұрын
After what period of time?
@jrs7314159
2 жыл бұрын
@Retired at 40- Live.Life.Simple. I am not an expert, but researching it looks to be able to form in hours if not cooled quickly (air helps keep it from forming). If refrigerated, it should be eaten within a few days. Brown rice has enough protein for the bacteria to grow and does so better without air present (i.e. still a concern as the freeze drying process removes water, not oils).
@JuusoKolehmainen
3 жыл бұрын
fun fact: there is over 10,000 rice varieties in the world!
@cefarther3945
2 жыл бұрын
You sure got me laughing with the idea of how 20-year-old Brian would think of excitement at 40-year-old Brian. I am just roaring. That's sooooo true! Good video.
@nomore4757
3 жыл бұрын
The machines price in my country ranges from 125k to 250k not ideal for household. 😂 With that unit and other brands so expensive though 😂
@skee6706
Жыл бұрын
My husband emailed me from work and was raving about this person on YT that does videos about freeze drying. They are delivering ours tomorrow and he is all excited. He has quite the list for me to try It was so funny because I had already been watching your wonderful videos. Just did not have the heart to tell him. 🙂
@pennynewell3459
2 жыл бұрын
I have done this with my dehydrator, makes minute rice. (Love it) Take much less time. I will be trying this with my FD and compare.
@tondan5789
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing that great experience! I am wondering if I poor room temperature water into rice (instead of warm water), will rice be soft as before it was frozen? Please let me know. Thanks
@clw.7146
2 жыл бұрын
This alone is worth the price of the freeze drier. The ability to have quick rice in a SHTF situation is wonderful. It minimizes energy & water use to minimal levels.
@rce2553
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen 40 year old me in about twelve years, If anyone runs into 40 year old me, could you tell him hello for me.
@rubymcgilvra1771
3 жыл бұрын
Why couldn't you add boiling water like you do with instant rice instead of warming in micro wave
@glorytogodhomestead3495
Жыл бұрын
If I have a newer model oilless pump, then do I just go to settings and push vacuum? Kinda new at this.
@cathynordahl9081
2 жыл бұрын
I would think it would be preferable to pour boiling water over it and let it sit.
@stevehill6671
3 жыл бұрын
18 hours using the updated versions of the firmware.
@annwithaplan9766
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me what you set it on at the beginning since you froze it first? Do you just turn the machine on or do you choose the "pre frozen" option? If so, then what did you choose after that? Thanks.
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
i always use prefreeze if possible. select pre frozen and machine takes care of the rest
@annwithaplan9766
4 жыл бұрын
@@live.life.simple. - Hmm, when we selected that, it wanted me to make more choices. So we selected no an it started on its own.
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
@@annwithaplan9766 do you have an older model?
@annwithaplan9766
4 жыл бұрын
@@live.life.simple. - No, I have the newest model (medium). That's why I'm confused because your menu is at the bottom, whereas mine is at the top.
@ms.anonymousinformer242
3 жыл бұрын
@@annwithaplan9766 You might already know by now since you have watched more videos like these, than me. But I saw one of his other videos where he says that one is the older model, before the company did upgraded features. So the one with screen on the bottom is the older model and the one you have is newer.
@trainmantn1928
3 жыл бұрын
Is this better than using Minute Rice? Would you need to freeze dry minute rice?
@georgephilips3528
Жыл бұрын
Mmmmm, gonna have to try some Red Beans & Rice with Cajun sausage!
@myothernewname
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure the short grain sushi rice that we eat daily will work great. It’s in the queue to be done.
@BeccaS1
2 жыл бұрын
Any issues w/ brown rice not lasting?…since it’s a bit more oily than white…
@tclodfelter8789
3 жыл бұрын
I've learned something from EVERY video!! Leaning more & more to getting a freeze dryer!!
@whatsnext2359
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks so much!
@HebronGrandpa
3 жыл бұрын
I think you just made minute rice.
@livingintheforest
4 жыл бұрын
4 Da Utube algorithm!
@rebeccastephen1497
4 жыл бұрын
When searchign this topic I found your video, WOW. TY. BUT.......since brown rice has a shorter shelf life due to the oils, does it really last 20 yrs? 2 mainstream companies who sell FD brown rice say 7 years.
@live.life.simple.
4 жыл бұрын
I suppose time will tell. I have only had the Freeze Dryer for 4 years now. I like to keep my food on a rotation anyway.
@Reggienoble2802
Жыл бұрын
@Live.Life.Simple. I'm planning on doing this but am curious about the shelf life. What about this keeps the brown rice from going rancid so quickly? Do you think you can really get 20 year shelf life once it is freeze dried? Thank you in advance and for all you do for the freeze drying community. I've learned a lot from you so far.
@live.life.simple.
Жыл бұрын
If there is no oils or fats, no light, no moisture and no oxygen, it can last longer than 20 years
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