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Everything you need as a new freeze dryer

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I've just started on this freeze drying journey,but am having so much fun! These are some of my best recommendations on how to get started yourself!
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Must Haves

 
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If you're looking for long term storage, make sure you have plenty of these on hand.
100PCS Mylar Bags w/ 400cc Oxygen Absorbers, 1 Gallon, Resealable
 
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This makes it so easy to keep freeze dried food in jars! I love this thing! The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't fit on half-gallon mason jars.
Wothfav Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit, Electric
 
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Mason jars are my favorite way to store freeze-dried food. They are reusable and easy to package it into. Plus, I already had a lot of them!
Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Jars, 12 ct / 32 oz - Kroger
 
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Don't forget extra oxygen absorbers!
120 Packs 500CC Food Grade Oxygen Absorbers

Accessories

 
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A large funnel like this makes packaging up your freeze dryed food so much easier! Especially if you are using jars like we are. My only gripe is that this does not fit inside a regular mouth mason jar.
American Water Solutions Multi Purpose Funnel 2.5x10
 
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Silicone mats like these make packing and cleaning up a lot easier! These are durable and thick.
Silicone Baking Mats for Harvest Right Freeze Dryer - Large, 6 pcs

People to learn from

 
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She has a lot of helpful videos and tutorials on freeze drying.
Freeze Dry Society
 
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My favorite youtuber to watch for freeze drying stuff! Super down to earth and to the point.
Whitepepper Farms
 
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Great Homesteading youtuber that also has freeze drying videos and tutorials.
Homesteading Family

Easy foods to freeze dry

Don't get complicated- start with the easy stuff! Getting pre-frozen food is probably the easiest things to start with. It's already prepped and ready to go!
 
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I love snacking on this freeze dried corn! But it also rehydrates really well!
Simple Truth Organic® Frozen Corn Whole Kernel Cut, 12 oz - Kroger
 
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One common problem with pre-frozen food is that it's cut into too big of pieces for the freeze dryer. These peaches are perfect though!
Simple Truth Organic™ Frozen Sliced Peaches, 10 oz - Kroger
 
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These peas rehydrate so well!
Simple Truth Organic® Frozen Peas Green, 12 oz - Kroger
 
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Bananas are an easy one to cut up and freeze dry. Plus, they are our favorite snack!
Fresh Bunch of Organic Bananas – 5-7 Bananas - Kroger
 
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Freeze drying raspberries is delicious and super easy!
Fresh Red Raspberries, 6 oz - Kroger