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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW DEHYDRATOR
Drying Vegetables:
Unlike other food, vegetables lose a lot of moisture towards the end of the process. Therefore,
they must be checked constantly near the end of the drying process.
Preparing Vegetables:
1. Thoroughly wash your vegetables to remove any dirt. Peel the vegetable and slice it into even
sizes so that they dry at the same rate.
2. Pretreatment is necessary for all vegetables in order to neutralize their natural enzymes.
Specifically, steam blanching is the preferred method.
3. Bring a large pot that is filled 75% with water to a boil. Place your vegetables in a colander or
basket and place carefully in the pot ensuring that there is a small gap for the steam to enter
and cover with a lid. See vegetable drying guidelines chart on page 11.
4. When you are done blanching, place the vegetables in cold water to cool them off.
5. Remove the vegetables from the water and dry them.
6. Place them in a single layer on the dehydrator trays making sure that they are neither touching
or overlapping.
7. To determine if your vegetables are done drying, take out a few pieces from different trays in
the dehydrator. If you cannot break the vegetable in half with little effort, place them back on
the dehydrator for more time. Repeat the process until finished.
8. Once the vegetables are dried to your liking allow to cool for 30 minutes.
9. Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Drying Herbs:
1. Drying your own herbs is an excellent way to save money and ensure you have a plentiful
supply year round.
2. Once you select which herbs you want to dry, wash them in cool water to remove any dirt.
3. Lightly dry them off and place them on the dehydrator trays.
4. Drying time for herbs is 30-90 minutes. Therefore, make sure to constantly check herbs for
dryness every fifteen minutes at a minimum. They are considered dry when you can easily
crumble them in your fingers.
5. Once herbs are dried to your liking allow to cool for 30 minutes.
6. Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
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