RE-HYDRATING FOODS
Food that have been dehydrated can be re-hydrated in water, This can be
done in three ways.
1. Fruits and vegetables can be soaked in water for two to six hours. Ensure
that they are refrigerated during this process.
2. They can also be soaked in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes until they
have reached the desired consistency.
3. Fruits and vegetables can also be re-hydrated by cooking them. Do not
add any seasoning or sugar during this process. A good general rule of
the thumb is to use two cups of water to the fruits and allow them to stew.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. The dehydrator trays are dishwasher-safe.
2. Do not for any reason immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.
Clean with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storage.
3. Store the appliance in a clean and damp-free environment, preferably
in its original packaging.
DRYING GUIDES
Beef jerky
As with nearly all foods, it is important to start with a quality cut of meat.
Select a lean cut or round steak about 1” to 1.5” thick. Trim off all excess fat
and connective tissues. Fat hinders how well the meat will dry and the and connective tissues. Fat hinders how well the meat will dry and the
connective tissues will make the beef jerky hard to chew.
For easier cutting, place the meat in the freezer for about 30 minutes to
partially freeze it. Then turn it over and freeze it for an additional 15 minutes.
Cut across the grain into strips of about 1/8” thick. Marinate the strips for
three hours.
Drain the marinated strips onto a paper towel and place the strips on the
drying tradrying tray. Remember to protect the dehydrator from dripping foods ( use a
Teflon baking liner). Dehydrate until all the strips are dry and can bend
without breaking. This will take about 6 to 16 hours. Unlike other dried meats,
beef jerky should be slightly chewy but not brittle.
Beef jerky marinade
¹⁄ cup Soy sauce
2 tbsp Brown sugar
¹⁄ cup¹⁄ cup Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄ tsp Onion powde
r
.
2 tbsp Ketchup
1 to 1³⁄ tsp Salt
¹⁄ tsp Pepper
Garlic clove crushed
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