Harvest Right X-Large Pro Home Freeze Dryer - Stainless Steel (Premier Pump)

High-Capacity Freeze Drying for Large Households and Homesteads, 7 Trays

Preserving a full garden harvest, bulk meat purchases or a year of family meals takes far more capacity than a small freeze dryer can offer. The X-Large Pro is Harvest Right's largest home freeze dryer, processing 40 to 50 lbs of fresh food per batch so large batches finish in fewer cycles. Load the trays, press start, and the machine runs the freeze and dry cycle automatically.

With 2,251 sq in of tray space and capacity for up to 10,000 lbs of fresh food a year, this unit fits large families, homesteads and small food businesses that run the machine several times a week. It needs a 110V NEMA 5-20 outlet on a dedicated 20-amp circuit.

Key Features & Benefits

• 40 to 50 lbs of fresh food per batch — seven stainless steel trays (10.9 x 29.5 x 0.75 in) hold about 7 gallons of freeze-dried food per cycle.
• Stainless steel exterior — a durable, easy-to-wipe finish suited to frequent use.
• XL Premier industrial vacuum pump included — the pump ships with the freeze dryer at no extra cost; an oil-free pump upgrade is available separately.
• Complete packaging kit — includes 50 Mylar bags, 50 oxygen absorbers, an impulse sealer, pump oil, an oil filter and the Guide to Freeze Drying.
• Simple pump upkeep — change the vacuum pump oil every 20 to 30 batches, which takes about two minutes.

Who Should Use the X-Large Pro

Choose the X-Large Pro if you regularly preserve large volumes of food: big families, homesteaders processing livestock and garden harvests, or small businesses producing freeze-dried goods. Growers can also use it to preserve herbs and other plant material in large batches.

About the Harvest Right X-Large Pro

The X-Large Pro is the largest model in Harvest Right's Home Pro freeze dryer line, which also includes Small, Medium and Large sizes. It weighs 258 lbs, measures 24.3 in wide by 37.4 in deep by 35.6 in tall, and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the X-Large Pro worth it over a Large model?

The X-Large Pro processes 40 to 50 lbs of fresh food per batch, compared with 18 to 27 lbs for Harvest Right's Large Pro. If you regularly fill a Large and still have food waiting, the X-Large finishes the same volume in fewer cycles. For occasional or smaller batches, a smaller model costs less to buy and run.

What electrical setup does it need?

The X-Large Pro requires a 110V NEMA 5-20 outlet on a dedicated 20-amp circuit, which differs from the standard outlets used by smaller Harvest Right models. Have an electrician confirm or install the circuit before delivery if you are unsure.

How do I maintain the vacuum pump?

Change the Premier pump's oil every 20 to 30 batches, which takes about two minutes. Use the included oil filter to clean and reuse oil between changes. An oil-free pump upgrade removes oil maintenance entirely.

What is freeze drying?

Freeze drying, also called lyophilization, freezes food and then removes the ice under vacuum by sublimation, turning it straight to vapor. Because the food is never cooked or heated much, it keeps most of its shape, color and flavor. Sealed in Mylar with an oxygen absorber, freeze-dried food can be stored for up to 25 years, according to Harvest Right.

When should I package the food after a batch?

Package freeze-dried food soon after the cycle finishes so it doesn't absorb moisture from the air. Seal it in Mylar bags with an oxygen absorber using the included impulse sealer for long-term storage. Jars or zip bags work for food you plan to eat within a few weeks.