Thread: Dehydrating
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Old January 22, 2009   #59
happydog
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I also like my cheapy nesco dehydrator. I like to dry with low temps to preserve enzymes and it's got a nice big thermostat. I actually like it better than my 'good' L'Equip dehydrator.

Here's a neat tip - for drying sticky fruits and small things you really need those mesh screens. They sell them on amazon for around $12 for two lousy screens. If your dehydrator has 5 trays you have to buy 3 sets. OR you can buy plastic mesh at Malwart in the craft section. It's used for needlepointing, and you just cut it to fit your dehydrator. For less than $5 you can make enough screens to fit ALL the trays in your dehydrator.

So far the best thing I've dehydrated was lemons and limes. I sliced them really thin on a mandoline, dryed them and vacuum packed them.

I'm anxious to try brokenbars recipe for dried tomatoes this year: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...826219.html?39
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