Food dehydrators: Three questions.

[Twigg]

I'm processing (2 cup portions, vacuume bagged) 20lbs of blueberries for the freezer and there's got to be a better way.

Who's got a food dehydrator, what do you use it for, what do you like about it and what could make it better ?

Ok that's four questions.

 

[Acme.Armament]

What problem are you having with the vacuum bagger?

 

[Boghog1]

I have one of the cheap harvest master or something like that, it does okay for what it is but http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/
is really the way to go if you want to process in any quantity

 

[Bob J]

We have a NESCO.....FD-60-Snackmaster-Express-Food-Dehydrator/

Primarily use it to dry fruit, herbs and the occasional jerky.... Got enough extra trays to stack it to the limit....

Who's got a food dehydrator - I do
What do you use it for - to dry fruit, herbs and the occasional jerky
What do you like about it - Relatively cheap and efficient.... Most food dries overnight and has adjustable heat so you can set drying rate accordingly
What could make it better - Nothing I can think of..... Works like a charm for us....

 

[HTRN]

I have one of the cheap harvest master or something like that, it does okay for what it is but http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/
is really the way to go if you want to process in any quantity

I have the nine tray excalibur and it works very well for everything from recharging dessicants to making jerky and 'sun' dried tomatoes.

It's been worth the money for me.

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[s4mt3k]

I have the nine tray excalibur and it works very well for everything from recharging dessicants to making jerky and 'sun' dried tomatoes.

It's been worth the money for me.

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Got the same one and it's been great! Use it for 20+ lbs of meat, use it for fruit leather & apple crisps so far. I mean to use it for dog treats and more stuff, just been busy. Check out my thread here, got a small note on it;

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/157243-Jerky-amp-Dehydrating-Recipes-amp-Such/

 

[dnepro-mike]

I have NESCO something. also maximized the trays count.
use it mostly for jerky. my wife made fruit strips for the little one once or twice.
only problem i have it's noisy and smells up the house with whatever you are dehydrating.

 

[s4mt3k]

I have NESCO something. also maximized the trays count.
use it mostly for jerky. my wife made fruit strips for the little one once or twice.
only problem i have it's noisy and smells up the house with whatever you are dehydrating.

Only problem I have with the smell is that it makes the wait for them to finish so I can eat them feel that much longer haha.

 

[HTRN]

Only problem I have with the smell is that it makes the wait for them to finish so I can eat them feel that much longer haha.

This.

Drool

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[Twigg]

What problem are you having with the vacuum bagger?

Nothing. It's just that 20 lbs of blueberries takes a bit of time to process.
MrsTwigg prefers 2 cup portions as most of her recipies call for 2 cups.

Its just a pain in the butt washing, drying, (and keeping the squirrels & birds away) then freezing them on trays and bagging.

Thought I'd try drying them.

We have a NESCO.....FD-60-Snackmaster-Express-Food-Dehydrator/

Primarily use it to dry fruit, herbs and the occasional jerky.... Got enough extra trays to stack it to the limit....

Who's got a food dehydrator - I do
What do you use it for - to dry fruit, herbs and the occasional jerky
What do you like about it - Relatively cheap and efficient.... Most food dries overnight and has adjustable heat so you can set drying rate accordingly
What could make it better - Nothing I can think of..... Works like a charm for us....

Got the same one and it's been great! Use it for 20+ lbs of meat, use it for fruit leather & apple crisps so far. I mean to use it for dog treats and more stuff, just been busy. Check out my thread here, got a small note on it;

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/157243-Jerky-amp-Dehydrating-Recipes-amp-Such/

I have one of the cheap harvest master or something like that, it does okay for what it is but http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/
is really the way to go if you want to process in any quantity

Reps inbound for the links; s4mt3k, thanks for pointing me to your other thread !
The excalibur looks good for volume.

Need to try making jerky. [thumbsup

 

[Mr Weebles]

Twigg, I've got the Nesco Professional. I use it mainly for jerky.

If you want to try it before you buy one let me know and you can borrow mine.

 

[Twigg]

If you want to try it before you buy one let me know and you can borrow mine.

Folks like you make this forum great !
Will let you know !

 

[FrugalFannie]

Twigg,

I have the 9 tray excalibur. If you want to try it for a week, let me know.

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I have the nine tray excalibur and it works very well for everything from recharging dessicants to making jerky and 'sun' dried tomatoes.

It's been worth the money for me.

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I never thought to use it for recharging dessicants. Thanks!