Nesco Food Dehydrator Use And Care Manual page 29

Most herbs may be dried in your NESCO
the plant stalk or stem. Seeds and leaves are easily stripped from the plant when
dry. Drying temperature should not exceed 90°-100°F (35°C). Do not dry herbs
with fruits and vegetables. Store in glass containers in a cool, dark place to reduce
flavor loss. Label clearly before storage because they are difficult to recognize when
dry. Do not powder leaves until you are ready to use.
Food Part of Plant Preparation Drying Time Uses
Anise Leaves
Anise
Basil Leaves
Caraway
Chili
Peppers
Chives Leaves
Cilantro Leaves
Coriander
Cumin
Dill Leaves
Herb Drying Guidelines
Rinse in cold water
Seeds Rinse in hot water
Clip leaves 3 to 4
inches from top of
plant just as first
buds appear
Seeds Clip entire plant.
Dip in boiling water
Pods Rinse and dice
Chop, rinse in cold
water
Clip with stems.
Rinse in cold water
Seeds Clip entire plant.
Dip in boiling water
Seeds Rinse in cold water
Rinse in cold water
American Harvest
®
Average
1-3 hrs.
2-5 hrs.
1-3 hrs.
2-5 hrs.
5-12 hrs.
2-3 hrs.
1-3 hrs.
2-5 hrs.
2-5 hrs.
1-3 hrs.
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dehydrator right on
®
Soups, stews, sauces,
and vegetable and
fruit salads
Cake, cookies,
sweet breads
Italian and
Mediterranean dishes,
tomato dishes, meat,
salads, soups, fish,
poultry and egg dishes
Pork, sauerkraut, rye
bread, cheese,
vegetables and cookies
Powder for seasoning
Mild onion flavor, use
in moist recipes
Mexican, Chinese and
Mediterranean dishes
Sausage, pickling,
spices, apple and
pear dishes
Curries and chili
dishes
Salads, vegetables,
potatoes and fish