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  1. Safe materials to use for a dehydrator - Homesteading Forum

    May 9, 2020 · I'm starting to think about building a dehydrator this summer. What materials are food safe for the trays and the box? I've seen designs that said to use galvanized screen for the trays. The idea …

  2. Recipes for low (er) sodium jerky using dehydrator

    Aug 10, 2010 · Just got a food dehydrator for the first time, and interested in making some beef jerky. I bought some extra lean ground beef and am going to whip up a batch tomorrow morning. I've got the …

  3. Dehydrator capacity and brand - Backpacking Light

    Apr 9, 2016 · I’m about to buy a dehydrator. I’m very excited by the prospect of not eating commercial freezer dried meals anymore. I just can’t eat it anymore! I need advice on how big a machine I need, …

  4. Help dehydrating beef jerky - Backpacking Light

    Mar 13, 2015 · 10-12 hours seems like a very long time if you have a heated dehydrator. My nesco goes up to 160 and can make jerky in about 5-6 hours depending on how thin I slice the meat.

  5. Dehydrator: Cabela's HD vs Excalibur 2900 vs Excalibur 3900

    Aug 19, 2012 · Cabela's Heavy-Duty Dehydrator Get precise drying with the color-coded, easy-to-use rheostatic thermostat that lets you confidently regulate heat levels between 84°F and 155°F. This …

  6. Dehydrated veggie storage? - Homesteading Forum

    Dec 20, 2024 · I'd like to start laying away some shelf stable veggies that i use most frequently, (in particular: diced onion, celery and carrots for mirepoix, and bell pepper). I noticed that most of the …

  7. How to Dehydrate Food for Backpacking

    Jul 3, 2020 · The best backcountry meals are the ones you prepare yourself. In this article, I will tell you why and how to dehydrate food for backpacking.

  8. Cheese - Dehydrating cheese sauce - Backpacking Light

    Mar 19, 2010 · I just ordered a dehydrator and a few recipe books (including some authors that post here regularly), and am channeling my spring fever energy into mastering Freezer Bag Cooking. …

  9. Help with Magic Aire II - Homesteading Forum

    Apr 15, 2012 · I inherited a Magic Aire II dehydrator. It seems to be an older model with a seed sprouting tray. Unfortunately it did not come with any instructions. I...

  10. Dehydrated and Freeze-Dried Backpacking Dinners (Gear Guide)

    May 25, 2018 · This gear guide features several dozen options for dehydrated and freeze-dried backpacking dinners from many different brands and provides nutritional information on each one for …