I bought a freeze dryer so you don't have to

2024-10-31

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Just understand what you're signing up for.

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00:00 Intro

02:01 Basics of food preservation

04:30 Sublimation

06:53 Overview of the freeze dryer and operation

14:22 The result of freeze drying

18:19 Eating freeze dried McDonald’s

21:28 steamed hams

23:45 freeze dried eggs and milk

27:24 freeze dried coffee taste test

29:06 Various lessons learned and all the duds

35:28 Some of the successes

39:17 Whether you should own one

41:25 It’s energy-intensive

42:25 All the other work you’re signing up for

45:20 A cost comparison with… regular freezers

49:28 The flaws of the process and machine

57:47 Conclusion / wrap-up