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10 1-800-288-4545Home vacuum packaging devices are ideal for packaging dried foods. They extendthe shelf life of dried foods 3 to 4 times.Since most p

Drying FruitsFruits are ideal to dry because they have anatural high sugar content. They are high inacid (and consequently less prone to spoilageand m

12 1-800-288-4545Pre-TreatmentPre-treatment minimizes oxidation, and gives you a superior quality, better tastingproduct with less vitamin loss. Apple

Drying Fruit RollsFruit rolls are a favorite snack for young and old alike. It is a chewy fruit productmade from puréed fresh fruit, which has been dr

14 1-800-288-4545DryingPlace a Fruit Roll sheet on the dehydrator tray and wipe lightly with a vegetable oilto prevent sticking. Purée should be about

AverageFood Preparation Drying Time UsesFigs Remove stems and 8-15 hrs Fillings, cakes,halve puddings, breadsand cookiesGrapes Leave whole, 10-36 hrs.

Drying VegetablesSome vegetables are quite good dried. Others losetheir appeal and are better frozen or fresh. Somevegetables are far better frozen th

Microwave BlanchingA microwave oven is ideal for blanching vegetables. Prepare them in the samemanner as for steam blanching. Place them in a microwav

18 1-800-288-4545Vegetable Drying GuidelinesVegetables will also vary in their drying times. Blanching decreases drying times,but not all vegetables a

Vegetable Drying Guidelines (continued)* Dry at 90oF for 2 to 3 hrs., then increase temperatureto 125oF and dry for remaining time.** Blanch for 5 min

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Drying JerkyJerky is a favorite snack for school, lunch, onthe trail or just about anywhere! It is made byseasoning lean, raw meat in a salt mixture,t

Marinate cut meats in store-bought or your own recipe marinade for 4 to 8 hours inthe refrigerator before drying. NESCO®/American®Harvest Jerky season

22 1-800-288-4545TERIYAKI MARINADE1 Lb. sliced meat1 Cup teriyaki sauce1 tsp. minced garlicOR;1 Packet NESCO®/American Harvest®Teriyaki jerky seasonin

Drying FishLean fish can be used for jerky. You can also dry fat fish, but it will not keep at roomtemperature more than a week. Fish jerky should con

Drying HerbsFresh herbs and spices have a strongeraroma and flavor than commercial driedherbs and spices. They are prized by foodlovers and gourmet co

Preparation (continued)To dry small-leafed herbs, like thyme, place on a Clean-A-Screen®lined tray. Thishelps keep dried herbs from falling through tr

26 1-800-288-4545Herb Drying GuideMost herbs may be dried in your NESCO®/American Harvest®dehydrator right onthe plant stalk and stem. Seeds and leave

For more information, please visit our internet web site at www.nesco.comor call 1-800-288-4545AverageFood Preparation Drying Time UsesFennel Rinse in

Rehydrating Dried FoodRehydrate by placing dried foods in a container (with enough water to cover food) andsoaking for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Boiling

BEST BANANA BREADChunks of dried bananas, nuts, and datesmake this a delightful breakfast bread.3/4 cup margarine or butter2 cups flour1-1/2 cups suga

Welcome to the fun and exciting worldof food dehydration, and thank you forchoosing Nesco®American Harvest®– “Theworld’s fastest, most even drying deh

30 1-800-288-4545HOMEMADE CHILI POWDERAdd to your favorite Mexican recipe or use inground meat for tacos.3 ounces dried chilies (mild peppers suchas A

FRUIT HORS D’ OEUVRESServe these savory Hors d'Oeuvresat your next party.24 pieces halved dried fruit(apricots, peaches, pears, or prunes)1/8 tea

32 1-800-288-4545ENERGY BARS (continued)1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup honey wheat germ1 cup carob chipsMix all ingredients thoroughly. More juice

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRIA drop of Rum extract makes it tastelike the real thing.1 quart Strawberries, washed and cored1/2 Lime, peeled and quartered2 teasp

TURKEY & SWEET POTATO TREATS FORDOGS (continued)To give as a gift, place the treats (cranberryside up) on a decorative holiday paper plate.Wrap in

www.nesco.com 35flowers into 1/4 inch pieces. Although someleaves are fine, discard any stems. Add theflowers to the shrimp and mix, taking carenot to

Drying CraftsYou've all seen a flower so perfect in form, color,and texture that you wish you could keep it forever.With a dehydrator, it now can

• Remove remaining flowers by carefully pouring off desiccant, letting it fall slowly throughyour fingers, catching each flower and carefully removing

Dough OrnamentsThis basic recipe is also called "Baker's Clay." Once mixed, it has a satiny texture,a delicious aroma and begs to be to

Precoloring DoughBefore baking, raw dough can be precolored by adding drops of food coloring, watercolors,inks, and fabric dyes. Powdered colors shoul

Dehydrator& Jerky MakerImportant Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Dehydrator Use and Care . . . . . . . . .

Dry until brittle-dry, which may take from 2 to 12 hours, depending upon the plants, theamount, and the model of dehydrator you are using.Store differ

FRUIT ROLL SHEETGreat for making Fruit Rolls forthe kids and for other messyfoods. Exclusive ‘no spill’ lipallows you to dry liquids (likesoups and sa

42 1-800-288-4545About Your Warranty and Service SatisfactionMail in your registration card, phone us, or register online at www.nesco.com to file you

One Year Limited WarrantyThis appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects inmaterial and workmanship. This warr

44 1-800-288-4545IndexAccessoriesBreakfast RecipesAwesome Bran Muffins...

www.nesco.com 45HerbsHerb Drying Guidelines ...26-27Gathering Herbs ...

46 1-800-288-4545SnacksEnergy Bars ...31-32Fruit Carame

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Important SafeguardsThis product is designed for household use onlyWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should alwaysbe followed

6 1-800-288-4545SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSNOTE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).To reduce the risk of electrical sho

PrecautionsFollow these safety rules when dehydrating food:• When drying liquids, sauces or purees, use a Fruit Roll sheet, available fromNESCO®/Ameri

General Drying GuidelinesCertain varieties of produce, the humidity in the air, and even methods of foodhandling make quite a difference in the drying

Drying Time (continued)Drying times may vary, depending on the type and amount of food, thickness andevenness of the slices, percentage of water in th