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Dea
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 07, 2007
07:03 AM Post #3946602
| We're purchasing our very first electric dehydrator this year as we've always used the oven. What are some of your favorite foods to dry?
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paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
September 07, 2007
07:38 AM Post #3946680
| Herbs, bananas, apples.
Paul |
melody
Benton, KY
(Zone 7a)
 September 07, 2007
09:21 AM Post #3946976
| I make my own pepper blend.
Dry several types of hot and sweet peppers, grind the results and store. When you make your own blends, you can control the heat.
BBQ rubs are great too...pepper, celery, onion, tomato slices...whatever you desire...dry and grind. Makes great rubs...or soup seasoning...
I have 2 big dehydrators and absolutely love them! |
Dea
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6a)
September 07, 2007
09:29 AM Post #3946994
| Sounds perfect !! |
McGlory
Southeast, NE
(Zone 5a)
September 07, 2007
10:21 AM Post #3947182
| My mother always used a dehydrator the size of a small microwave. They've gotten smaller over the years. I want one. There was information in this article that I didn't know, such as anything about conditioning. Never heard of that!
Still love reading your tips, Paul. |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
September 07, 2007
12:17 PM Post #3947600
| Wonderful tips. Any time I have tried to dry herbs and such I end up with mould. I might have to give it another try. |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
September 07, 2007
01:46 PM Post #3947879
| If you're getting mold they are dry enough. Dry them for a little longer time period.
Paul |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
September 07, 2007
03:54 PM Post #3948203
| Once again, lots of good information. Great job on the series, Paul! |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
September 08, 2007
12:54 AM Post #3950056
| Bought a dehydrator years ago..made one batch of beef jerky..never used it again. Your series has me wanting to try some fruit and other things. Now if only I can remember where i stored it...
Thanks for some good ideas! |
annsrose
Spring, TX
September 12, 2007
09:27 AM Post #3966088
| I purchased the round type dehydrator years ago but it doesnot seem to make the products very stiff. I leave them in for a long time , longer than recipe calls for but they are still soft. What is your opinion of the excalibur dehydrators. They are more expensive but I am wondering if they would dry better since the blower is in the back. I have read good reviews on them so far. |
