[PrepperDogs]

Instead of using frozen corn for dehydrating we decided to try some canned corn. A #10 can was $3.48 for 6 pounds at our local warehouse store. Almost half the cost of frozen corn.

We did rinse the corn to remove the starchy water.

Approximately 1 pound per tray

Ready!

6 pounds of corn in a 1 quart jar, ready for vacuuming.

 

[Ripon]

That's awesome - I hate bying dehydrated foods - I feel ripped off at all the open space in the can.

PS I do not have the equpment to deydrate anything and need to evaluate that - what is that one?

 

[PrepperDogs]

That's awesome - I hate bying dehydrated foods - I feel ripped off at all the open space in the can.

PS I do not have the equpment to deydrate anything and need to evaluate that - what is that one?

Check out Nesco. They make very good, and relatively inexpensive dehydrators. Ours is 750 watts. Best thing I ever bought.

 

[MrsInor]

I have a Nesco - first one I bought. Then purchased an Excalibur. That was much spendier but I like the square trays and not having to rotate the trays for even drying. I found it is much quieter also. That said - I use them both when I have a lot to dehydrate.

 

[Ripon]

Nesco Professional 700W 5-Tray Food Dehydrator, FD-75PR - Walmart.com

Cool $60 even I can manage that....

 

[PrepperDogs]

Nesco Professional 700W 5-Tray Food Dehydrator, FD-75PR - Walmart.com

Cool $60 even I can manage that....

Check around. I think ours was cheaper on Amazon.

I would also pick up some extra screen trays and drip trays.

For your first attempt make some fruit leather. You'll be hooked for life.

 

[Montana Rancher]

I understand that rehydrating the corn will give you a source to have corn for supper, not a bad idea.

I buy 50lb bags of corn at the feed store for $12.99 which cannot be rehydrated but can be ground for corn bread, etc.

I would guess your $3.50 can of corn netted you about 9 ounces of dried corn, for calories per dollar the 50lb bags are a better deal if you have a way to grind it.

 

[bigdogbuc]

How long did you have it in there? My mother in law bought me a RONCO 5 tray dehydrator and it seems to work okay. But the times seem to be hit and miss with me. I finally have my wife on board with some food storage so I broke it out a few days ago and I don't think I've shut it off except to reload it. Did a couple of pears, an apple and and a couple of bananas. I figured out with this one it has to at least 24 hours with tray rotation and all that. I have some garden fresh Zucchini in it right now.

Good news is she'll be here in a few weeks and is bringing me a food saver. Maybe while she's here I can talk her into a pressure canner AND a vacuum sealer for jars.

 

[HuntingHawk]

I would not rinse the starch off the corn. Starch helps the body process the corn.

 

[Montana Rancher]

How long did you have it in there? My mother in law bought me a RONCO 5 tray dehydrator and it seems to work okay. But the times seem to be hit and miss with me. I finally have my wife on board with some food storage so I broke it out a few days ago and I don't think I've shut it off except to reload it. Did a couple of pears, an apple and and a couple of bananas. I figured out with this one it has to at least 24 hours with tray rotation and all that. I have some garden fresh Zucchini in it right now.

Good news is she'll be here in a few weeks and is bringing me a food saver. Maybe while she's here I can talk her into a pressure canner AND a vacuum sealer for jars.

A tip on dehydrating, load the trays on a sunny day and put them out in the sun for 2 hours, then start the dehydrator. You should be able to dry most items in 8 hours.

 

[SARGE7402]

If you have a local tractor Supply a fifty pound bag of chicken feed runs right at $12. It corn already cracked. Will It taste the greatest? Probably not, but nutricious and cheap

Producer's Pride® Whole Corn, 50 lb. - Tractor Supply Online Store

 

[bigdogbuc]

A tip on dehydrating, load the trays on a sunny day and put them out in the sun for 2 hours, then start the dehydrator. You should be able to dry most items in 8 hours.

Thanks M.R. !!!

 

[Prepadoodle]

I buy 50lb bags of corn at the feed store for $12.99 which cannot be rehydrated but can be ground for corn bread, etc.

If you don't mind me asking, why can't it be rehydrated?

 

[RavenNevermore]

I have the same dehydrator and I love it but both times I've tried to dehydrate corn, they never got completely crunchy. They're always chewy! The first batch was canned corn, the batch I have going now is frozen, and it's been almost 24 hours at 135 degrees.

Does this happen to anyone else? Is it supposed to be chewy?

 

[Illini Warrior]

parched corn is a kizzing cousin that every prepper should be familiar - something extra to do with that bargain dent corn .....

Survival Food: How to Make Parched Corn - Utah Preppers

 

[Gridrebel]

Sun isn't at important as wind. The sun can destroy a lot of nutrients. So depending on what you're drying, sun might not be advisable. I did do this however with some cooked pinto beans. Why dehydrate beans you ask? Well, I work away from home outside except in the winter months. I'm prepping now to be on the road until October. If I cook my beans or rice ahead of time, then dehydrate them, I can actually re-hydrate them in a black or metal container with some water and seasonings, in my car on the dash from the sun or quickly cook over a rocket stove if the weather isn't cooperating. It saves a ton of money.