Freeze drying provides the opportunity for you to store simple foods, or create ready to go meals and sauces
Fruits are the most popular foods to freeze dry, and they make wonderful on-the-go snacks
Sauces and soups can all be freeze dried for ready to go meals, or as a base ingredient to build meals
Stews, chilis, and creamed soups are fantastic options for easy meals
Salsas, pasta sauces, and bbq sauces can be freeze dried too
Vegetables are another popular option for freeze drying, and is used by home gardeners
Veggies can be freeze dried cooked and seasoned, or raw after they have been washed and prepped for easy meals once re-hydrated
Casseroles and pre-made meals can be freeze dried
These may require a more skilled hand when re-hydrating in order to achieve the proper consistency and bake
Yogurts, cheeses, milk, even ice cream can all be freeze dried as powders, shreds, or cubes
Raw meats can be freeze dried and re-hydrated very easily
You can also freeze dry cooked and prepped meats like pulled pork or taco meat
Herbs, spices, and fresh seasoning mixtures are fabulous for freeze drying
They can be used for cooking, medicinal purposes, or even home cleaning