Dehydrate Tips And Techniques; Dehydrate Chart - Smeg SOU330X Use And Care Manual

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Dehydrating can be done using the Dehydrate mode. A lower temperature is used and the circulating
heated air slowly removes the moisture for food preservation.
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The Dehydrate mode temperature is pre-programmed at 140ºF (60ºC).
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The Dehydrate mode temperatures available are 120ºF (50ºC) to 160ºF (70ºC).
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Multiple racks can be used simultaneously.
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Some foods require as much as 14-15 hours of time to fully dehydrate.
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Consult a food preservation book for specific times and the handling of various foods.
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This mode is suitable for a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and meat strips.
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Drying screens can be purchased at specialty kitchen shops.
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By using paper towels, some food moisture can be absorbed before dehydrating begins (such as with
sliced tomatoes or sliced peaches).

Dehydrate Chart

FOOD
Fruit
Apples
Bananas
Cherries
Oranges Peels
and slices
Pineapple rings
Strawberries
Vegetable
Peppers
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Herbs
Oregano, sage parsley and
thyme, and fennel
Basil

Dehydrate Tips and Techniques

PREPARATION
Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice
and 2 cups water, 1/4 slices
Dipped in 1/4 cup lemon juice
and 2 cups water, 1/4 slices
Wash and towel dry.
For fresh cherries, remove pits
¼ slices of orange;
orange part of skin thinly peeled
from oranges
Towel dried
Wash and towel dry.
Sliced ½" thick,
skin (outside) down on rack
Wash and towel dry.
Remove membrane of pepper,
coarsely chopped about 1" pieces
Wash and towel dry.
Cut of stem end. Cut into 1/8" slices
Wash and towel dry.
Cut this slices, 1/8" thick, dry well
Rinse and dry with paper towel
Use basil leaves 3 to 4 inches
from top. Spray with water,
shake off moisture and pat dry
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APPROXIMATE
DRYING TIME*
(hrs)
11-15
11-15
10-15
Peels 2-4
Slices: 12-16
and brittle, fruit is slightly moist
Canned: 9-13
Fresh: 8-12
12-17
16-20
7-12
16-23
Dry at 120°F (60°C)
3-5 hrs
Dry at 120°F (60°C)
3-5 hrs
ENGLISH
TEST FOR DONENESS
Slightly pliable
Slightly pliable
Pliable, leathery, chewy
Orange peel: dry and brittle
Orange slices: skins are dry
Soft and pliable
Dry, brittle
Leathery with no moisture
inside
Tough and leathery, dry
Dry, brick red color
Crisp and brittle
Crisp and brittle
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