Kenmore Microwave Oven Use And Care Manual page 46

DEHYDRATION CHART- SUGGESTED PREPARATION
AND TIMING
FOOD PREPARATION PRETREATMENT DRYING TIME DRYNESS TEST
(approximate) (when cool) SPECIAL NOTES
FRUIT
APPLES Peel. core and slice Dip in lemon juice-- 4--4-1/2 hrs. Leathery
3 pounds 1/4 to 3/8" thick, or soak 15--20 min. (5--6 hrs. if in No moisture when
in solution of 6 cups rings) cut and squeezed.
water. I tsp Honey, Both racks
3 tsp Ascorbic Acid.
Drain and dry.
APPLE LEATHER Core & slice apples, Line tray with plastic About 4 hrs. Pliable and '
5 Pippin apples place 2 tsp Ascorbic - wrap. Tape all four leathery.
1-I/2 Ibs Acid in 6 cups water, sides, Pour puree on
Makes about 2-i/2 Soak apples. Drain plastic. Tilt to spread.
cups when pureed water. Cook covered Leave at least I/2"
Microwave on HIGH border.
I0 min. Puree in
blender. Add I tsp
lemon juice and I/4 tsp
cinnamon.
BANANAS Peel and slice 1./4 to Dip in lemon juice-- 5--5-1/2 hrs.
3-1/2 Ibs 3/8" thick crosswise or soak 15--20 min. Both racks
before or lengthwise, in solution of 6 cups
peedling water, 3 tsp Ascorbic
Acid. and 2 tsp ground
cinnamon (optional).
Drain and dry.
COCONUT
3-1/2 to
4 cups
Pliable
Drain milk. Crack None. Can be sprinkled 1-1/2--2 hrs. Leathery to
shell to remove meat. with powdered sugar. Both racks crisp.
Trim dark outer skin.
Grate or slice thin in
processor.
GRAPES Tear off whole. None. 5--6 hrs. Leathery
4 bunches Remove stems. Dip in No pockets of
boiling water 1--2 rain. moisture.
to "'craze" the skins
and eliminate natural
wax. Drain and dry.
PEARS Peel, core and slice Dip in lemon juice or 4--5 hrs. Pliable and
3 Ibs 1/4 to 3/8" thick, in solution of 6 cups Both racks leathery.
water, 3 tsp Ascorbic No moisture
Acid, I tsp ground when cut and
cloves (optional). Drain squeezed.
and dry.
PEACHES Peel. core and slice Dip in lemon juice, 5--6 hrs. Pliable and
3 pounds 3/8" thick. Drain and dry. Both racks leathery.
No moisture.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
By cutting apple slices
in half you can shorten
•dehydration time.
1 rack-upper position.
Roll while still warm.
Sprinkle with cinnamon
or ground cloves. Top
with finely chopped
nuts or coconut.
Switch racks I/2 way,
Drying will take I/2 hr.
more.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Use in cakes, desserts,
granola. Garnish fruit
leathers, banana and
apple slices. Use
plastic wrap on rack if
coconut is grated.
1 rack-- upper position.
Timing will be shorter
with some varieties.
Test for moisture.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Timing will increase
if pears are thick and
in quarters.
Switch racks I/2 way.
By cutting peach
slices I/2 you can
shorten time. _--
MEAT
BEEF JERKY Trim all fat. Partially Use marinade such 3 hrs. No moist spots. Switch racks 1/2 way.
2 Ibs-round steak, freeze, cut into long as a prepared Teriyaki Both racks Will crack when Blot me'at with towel
Flar_k steak or narrow strips-across Sauce. Or marinade bent. but not to remove oil and
brisket of beef the grain, no more suggested ingredients break, moisture from surface.
than 1/4" thick, for Beef Jerky.
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