Freeze dried dog food & a freeze dryer

[TheCafeteriaLady]

Has anyone made freeze dried dog food? And if you have, what freeze dryer would you recommend for home use? I couldn’t find many reviews on the home freeze dryers and the commercial ones are very expensive. Thanks for any guidance or advice.

 

[Kathleen]

I've never made anything that was freeze dried. However, we do have some here who make dog food for their pups. Perhaps one will have a good answer for you. I'm definitely interested in following along out of curiosity!

 

[dragnlaw]

Hello and Welcome to Discuss Cooking. Not that I've ever looked but I didn't even realize that there were home versions available. Perhaps someone here has done it for camping/hiking trips. Like Kathleen, I'm curious too.

 

[taxlady]

Welcome to Discuss Cooking. I follow a lady who makes videos all about dehydrating. She has ventured into freeze drying. I think she has some info or reviews of home freeze drying equipment, but not specifically related to pet food. Her website is called, "The Purposeful Pantry". Another member here recommended her website.

 

[TheCafeteriaLady]

Welcome to Discuss Cooking. I follow a lady who makes videos all about dehydrating. She has ventured into freeze drying. I think she has some info or reviews of home freeze drying equipment, but not specifically related to pet food. Her website is called, "The Purposeful Pantry". Another member here recommended her website.

Thank you. I am not totally new to Discuss Cooking. I was on years ago as Clienta but that email I no longer have access too and life got busy with a restaurant then hotel, marina & dive shop on Isla Mujeres, MX. We have been back stateside since August 2018. I have always loved this site. I make homemade dog cookies and treats but really want to try freeze dried treats. My dog had some from a dog friend and absolutely went nuts about them. The freeze dried food and treats are really expensive so I thought I would research making them on my own. I will check out The Purposeful Pantry. And will keep you posted on my findings!

 

[dragnlaw]

I am not totally new to Discuss Cooking.

In that case Welcome Back!

 

[taxlady]

Thank you. I am not totally new to Discuss Cooking. I was on years ago as Clienta but that email I no longer have access too and life got busy with a restaurant then hotel, marina & dive shop on Isla Mujeres, MX. We have been back stateside since August 2018. I have always loved this site. I make homemade dog cookies and treats but really want to try freeze dried treats. My dog had some from a dog friend and absolutely went nuts about them. The freeze dried food and treats are really expensive so I thought I would research making them on my own. I will check out The Purposeful Pantry. And will keep you posted on my findings!

Welcome home.

Would you like for me to find you the link?

 

[Badjak]

Welcome back and I'm keen to know more so I'm following