Vegetable Drying Guidelines - Nesco FD-75A Recipes & Instructions

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Vegetable Drying Guidelines

Vegetables will also vary in their drying times. Blanching decreases drying times,
but not all vegetables are blanched. Again, the average drying times in the
following table are general and depend on different variables. For more accurate
times, keep records of your own specific experiences.
Food Preparation
Artichoke Cut hearts into 1/8"
strips. Blanch.
Asparagus Wash and cut into 1"
pieces. Blanch.
Beans Remove ends, cut into
Green/Wax 1" pieces. Blanch.
Beets Steam until tender.
Cool and peel.
Cut into 1/2" pieces
Broccoli Wash, cut as for serving.
Blanch.
Carrots Peel, cut ends, slice in
3/8" thick or shred.
Blanch.
Cauliflower Wash, cut as for serving.
Blanch.
Celery Trim, wash and cut
1/2" slices. Blanch in
solution of 1/2 t baking
soda to 1 cup water.
Corn Husk, remove silk and
blanch. Remove from cob
Eggplant Peel, slice 1/4" thick.
Blanch.
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Average
Drying Time
6-12 hrs.
3-10 hrs.
6-12 hrs.
3-10 hrs.
4-10 hrs.
6-12 hrs.
6-14 hrs.
3-10 hrs.
6-12 hrs.
4-14 hrs.
Uses
Marinate or dip in batter
and fry
Rehydrate, serve in
cream sauce
Stews, soups and
casseroles
Soups and stews
Soups, quiche or souffles,
cream or cheese sauce
Salads, soups, stews and
carrot cake
Soups and stews
Soups, stews, powder for
celery salt (add equal parts
celery and salt)
Fritters, soups, stews or
grind for cornmeal
Cream sauces, casseroles,
dip in batter and fry
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