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| Posted: 21 Feb 2022 05:44 UTC | Post #1 |
| CharlesH95 Deck & Engine |
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| Whether you’re looking to preserve your food, switch up your snack game or prepare for a future backpacking trip, dehydrating your own food is easy and rewarding. The drying process slowly removes moisture while retaining nutrients and flavor. Compared to prepackaged food, it can be cheaper and lighter too, which is important for backpackers trying to conserve space and cut down on weight. Most dehydrated foods recipes require a dehydrator, though there are some items, like fruit leather, you can prep using an oven on a low setting. A mandoline slicer (used with caution) and a pressure cooker can also speed the process up but aren’t necessary to make delicious dehydrated food. If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, good knife skills will come in handy. How to Choose a Food Dehydrator Dehydrate or with food lining the shelves Dehydrators typically cost anywhere from $30 to several hundred dollars, depending on the amount of tray space and number of features. If you’re trying to make a lot of food, it’s worth investing in a dehydrator with more surface area due to the amount of time dehydrating takes (anywhere from 5 to 14 hours). Square trays hold more than round ones with cutouts in the middle. A timer lets you leave the house without worrying about overdrying, but it isn’t an essential feature. If you’re not sure what you need, start with a less expensive model, consider buying used or borrow one from a friend. Two key features to look for are a fan for even heat distribution and multiple temperature settings to properly dry different types of food. Nonstick sheets or parchment paper are required for drying sauces, soups and fruit leather. Some manufacturers sell specific sheets that fit their dehydrator trays. What Foods Can You Dehydrate? Containe rs of delicious-looking dehydrated food Most food can be dehydrated at home, with the general exclusion of dairy products and high-fat items. Unlike fruit, meat and most vegetables should be cooked first before dehydrating. Once you have a variety of dried ingredients, you can assemble them into meals. Some whole meals can be prepared and then dehydrated, like soup and risotto. This minimizes prep even further and allows flavors to meld. For efficiency, consider dehydrating a variety of foods at the same time, so long as they require the same drying temperature. Food Prep: The Key to Dehydrating Mandoli ne slicer slicing an apple Food shrinks significantly as it loses moisture, so keep that in mind when considering how much to make. For example, a pound of apples (before slicing) yields about a cup of dehydrated apple slices. Although thinly sliced foods promote even drying, don’t cut pieces too small or they can get lost in a meal when rehydrate. |
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| Last edited: 21 Feb 2022 10:45 UTC by CharlesH95 | |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2022 07:41 UTC | Post #2 |
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2023 05:30 UTC | Post #11 |
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