When I started preserving and storing food I honestly thought the only way was to pressure can or water bath. Turns out there are more ways!•You can store dehydrated or dried foods in Mylar bags, mason jars, or food grade buckets for long term storage- long term is considered as 3 months or longer so don’t be fooled thinking food as to sit on your shelf for years to be considered “long term”. If you are storing dried goods, be sure to use oxygen absorbers to keep your food fresh and prevent mold