How to Freeze-Dry Chicken
Freeze-drying has become a popular means of preserving food. By freeze-drying food and removing the moisture, perishable goods can be kept for a long period of time in a dry, cool pantry. Chicken is a good candidate for freeze-drying because you can rehydrate it quickly, and it adds protein to any meal. With a few simple tools and fresh chicken, you can freeze-dry the meat and preserve it for up to a year. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Fresh chicken
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Sealable plastic bags
- Vacuum sealer
- Freeze-dryer
Instructions
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Slice the chicken thinly. Remove any skin and bones and discard them.
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Place the slices evenly in one layer in a sealable plastic bag.
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Vacuum seal the plastic bag containing the chicken.
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Turn the freeze-drying machine to the meat setting, or follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Dry the chicken for the specified time, according to the machine's instructions.
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Remove the chicken and store in an airtight container.
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Tips & Warnings
Store your freeze-dried chicken in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, such as a pantry, for up to a year.
Add water in a one-to-one ratio to the chicken and heat it to reconstitute the meat.
If any mold begins growing on the chicken or it develops a bad smell, discard it immediately.
References
- Photo Credit chicken wings image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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this is complete BS. eHow should review this post and make immediate changes to the part about vacuum sealing the chicken. Then, they should inform us where to get a home kitchen freeze dryer cause I want one also.
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whuebl
Mar 06, 2011
A couple of dumb things from a person who knows little or nothing about freeze-drying: - I wasn't aware that freeze-drying equipment was a common household item... when I look it up, the smallest one is a 400 lb unit taking 250 VAC and lots and lots of room. In fact, I don't know anyone who has such a unit. - vacuum packing raw chicken in plastic before putting it in a freeze-dry unit makes no sense at all? It may freeze it but without being exposed to the drying of the unit, how can it be dried? Now I could understand a unit being used on a farm, for a commercial venture or a business, but my guess is the freeze-dry gear runs much, much more than a refrigerator or freezer.
