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Recipe Making dried food with a dehydrator

Discussion in 'Tilted Food' started by loquitur, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. loquitur

    loquitur Getting Tilted

    Does anyone have any tips for drying fruits and vegetables in a dehydrator? What is good? How long should I leave the machine running, and which foods are best?
     
    loquitur, Nov 26, 2012
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  2. fflowley

    fflowley Don't just do something, stand there!

    I've never done fruits and vegetables but I just loaded a bunch of marinated venison in this morning.
    The dehydrator is a learn as you go device.
    There's no real harm in opening it every few hours to see how things are coming along.
    You will probably find some general guidelines but then will end up with some trial and error til you find what works best in your machine, and what your preferences are.
     
    fflowley, Nov 26, 2012
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  3. Lindy

    Lindy Moderator Staff Member

    Location:
    Nebraska
    I'm interested in a food drier also. I'd like to be able to make my own jerky without all the additives that the commercial brands have. Logic says that it should work more quickly in the winter with the lower indoor humidity.
    I think I'll put one on my Christmas wish list.:)
     
    Lindy, Nov 26, 2012
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  4. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    I love dried fruit, especially pineapple. Has anyone had success with that?
     
    Craven Morehead, Nov 26, 2012
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  5. PonyPotato

    PonyPotato Very Tilted

    Location:
    Columbus, OH
    I've had dehydrator-made jerky many times, and it is amazing. Both the fruit and the venison kinds. :)

    Personally, I've had most success drying fruit with making fruit jerky rather than drying fruit slices (it's difficult to make them all uniform so they dry at the same rate). Basically, just blend a couple fruits together and then pour it onto a plastic sheet that probably came with your dehydrator (or you can buy one).
     
    PonyPotato, Nov 27, 2012
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  6. loquitur

    loquitur Getting Tilted

    has anyone tried drying bananas in a dehydrator? How about sweet potatoes? Any tips?
     
    loquitur, Nov 28, 2012
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