Best DIY Methods for Long-Term Food Preservation?

[EchoTangoFox]

Diversifying our food storage methods is as important as having a solid line of communication in a crisis. Been reading up on diverse DIY food preservation techniques and got intrigued by freeze-drying. Anyone got experience with making a homemade freeze dryer? Feels like a good way to prep meals with nutrients intact. Open to hear about other long-term preservation methods too. Always room for learning, right?

 

[GarnetDusk]

Diversifying our food storage methods is as important as having a solid line of communication in a crisis. Been reading up on diverse DIY food preservation techniques and got intrigued by freeze-drying. Anyone got experience with making a homemade freeze dryer? Feels like a good way to prep meals with nutrients intact. Open to hear about other long-term preservation methods too. Always room for learning, right?

Freeze-drying is a quite an adventure, EchoTangoFox, but it requires a hefty initial investment. Have you considered more traditional methods like canning or dehydrating? They're oldies but goodies.