1.Bananas
Instead of going to the store now and then for banana chips, you can do it yourself. Bananas are so easy to dehydrate and you can do it from the comfort of your home. All you need to do is cut the banana into small slices, arrange them in one layer on your screen mesh or racks. Turn your dehydrator or oven on, making sure it is set to low heat. After drying, put the banana slices in an airtight container or zip-lock bag. You can enjoy dehydrated banana slices with oatmeal or as a snack.
2.Potatoes
Dehydrated potatoes can be used for a quick meal or added to a meatloaf recipe. For you to make dehydrated potatoes, you need mashed potatoes. This can be done by peeling the potatoes, boiling them for 15-20 minutes, and draining them. After draining the potatoes, mash the potatoes until you achieve a smooth texture that is free of lumps, then put them in the jelly roll tray of the dehydrator. Put the dehydrator on high heat and leave until the potatoes are completely dry; this can take several hours. After the potatoes are well dried, break into smaller bits and grind with a blender or food processor till it becomes powder. You can now store it in a glass jar.
3.Meat
You can make delicious beef jerky by dehydrating meat. To do this, it is recommended that you use lean cuts of meat. The first thing to do is boil the beef, mix it with a great sauce of your choice and coat it very well. Put the cuts of meat in the dehydrator, let it dry for about eight hours, or till you see the meat is well dried and flexible. You can then take out your homemade jerky, and store it in an airtight container.
4.Apples
Dried apples are sweet and great for winter. Cut the apples into preferred sizes, soak them in lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown, and then place them in the dehydrator. Dehydrate for 5-8 hours at 200 degrees and then store.
5.Green beans
The best way to dehydrate green beans is through air drying. Steam the green beans first, use a needle and a thread to line them. Hang the lines outside under a shade during the day, take them inside at night. Before storing the green beans, put them in the oven and heat them at 175 degrees. This will get rid of insects that may be waiting to appear in storage. While air-drying the green beans, do not put them in the sun at all because the sun can make the beans lose color.
6.Grapes
Grapes are one of the fruits that you can dry and store without the fear of spoilage. You can dehydrate grapes by drying them out in the sun or using a dehydrator. To sun-dry grapes put a paper towel on a screen mesh, put the grapes on it, then cover lightly with another paper towel or cloth. Do this for 3-5 days, freeze the dried grapes, and then store.
7.Eggs
Powdered eggs can be stored for a longer time than fresh eggs and one great thing about them is that you can use them in any of your cooking. You can make powdered eggs in two ways — with already boiled eggs or with raw eggs. To make powdered eggs with cooked eggs, you will need to first scramble raw eggs in a bowl and cook. When the eggs are cooked, put them in your dehydrator that is set to 150 degrees and leave for four hours. When the eggs are dry, put them in a food processor or blender, grind to a powder and pour in a container for storage. To dehydrate eggs using raw eggs, however, mix the eggs, and pour them into the jelly roll sheet that comes with your dehydrator. Set the dehydrator to 150 degrees and leave for 10-12 hours. Grind the dried eggs in a blender to powder and store.
8.Yogurt
Another great food that you can dehydrate is yogurt. This can be done by spreading the yogurt onto the jelly roll sheet of your dehydrator, setting the dehydrator to low heat, and leaving for about 8 hours. When the yogurt is dry, break it into chunks, blend with a food processor until it becomes a fine powder, and store it in a container. Add this powdered yogurt to your smoothies and other recipes. You can rehydrate the yogurt by simply adding little water until you get the consistency desired.
9.Vegetables
Dried and crisp vegetables are perfect for snacking and tossing into stews. Dehydrated vegetables are not only delicious, but they are also low in fat. You can dehydrate vegetables like turnips, kale, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, and beets. To dehydrate vegetables, cut them into slices, add seasoning, and dehydrate at a low temperature for about 3-4 hours. To preserve the color of the vegetables and prevent food-borne diseases, blanching the vegetables before dehydration is highly recommended. Also, try to refrain from dehydrating vegetables that have a strong smell with other mild-smelling vegetables. For example, you shouldn’t dehydrate garlic and onions with other vegetables, as they can leave a strong scent on them.
10.Strawberries
Dried strawberries are great for smoothies and granola. Slice the strawberries and place them in the dehydrator. Set the dehydrator to 200 degrees and leave for about 6-7 hours. Then put the dried strawberries in a zip-lock bag.
Post time: Jun-15-2022