How to Dry Vegetables
Instructions for drying vegetables
(by vegetable) listed below
Learning how to dry vegetables is an easy, safe, nutritional, and economical way to store your garden harvest. Other than freezing them, drying vegetables is the healthiest form of long-term storage. (Once you've properly learned how to dry vegetables, using these techniques, more of the vegetable's nutritional content will be available.)
Other benefits to drying vegetables:
- Less expensive long-term storage than freezing (uses less electricity)
- Better for emergency pantry, as not affected by power-outages
- Available for quick use (no thawing time) and the preparation work is already done.
Tip:
Drying vegetables isn't just for gardeners! Save on your grocery bill by purchasing extra vegetables from the farmer's market or grocery (at sale prices). Dry the vegetable surplus, and store for later use.
Note: When drying vegetables, store the end-product in airtight containers, kept in a cool, dark, dry location (like a cabinet or pantry).
Step by Step
Instructions for Drying Vegetables: