Kenmore Microwave Oven Use And Care Manual page 47

FOOD
VEGETABLE
CARROTS
Peel, slice1/8--1/4" Blanch-See Chart 2-1"/2--3 hrs. Very tough and
3 pounds thickor cubed 3/8" Page 134. May soak Both racks leathery,
in solutionof 2 tsp
Ascorbic Acid, 2 tbls
Corn starch and
4 cups water for
15 rain.
PREPARATION PRETREATMENT DRYING TIME DRYNESS TEST SPECIAL NOTES
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Turn pieces over at
1/2 way point to
assure more uniform
drying. But not req.
CORN-CUT-FROZEN Rinse with cold water None. 1-1/2--2 hrs. Dry and brittle Switch racks 1/2 way.
2 pounds & drain well. Both racks
CUCUMBERS Peel & slice I/8" Sprinkle with seasoned 1-1/2--2 hrs. or Dry, brittle and Switch racks I/2 way.
2--8" salt (Optional). until very brittle crisp. Seedless, or young
for chips, cucumbers are best.
Both racks Does not rehydrate
well, use for chips,
or sprinkle on salads
and soups.
MUSHROOMS Clean and trim None, 1-1/2--2 hrs. Very dry and
1-1/2 pounds woody pieces from Both racks ,leathery.
stem. Slice lengthwise
1/4--3/8" thick.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
ONIONS Remove root, trip top None. 1-1/2--3 hrs. at Very dry, but Switch racks 1/2 way.
1-1/2 pounds skin. Slice I/8"--3/8" 140 ° pliable. Dry to brittle to make
thick. Both racks Feels like paper, flakes and powder,
PEACH LEATHER Puree in blender. Line tray with plastic About 4 hrs. Pliable and I rack-upper position,
I-I/4 Ibs defrosted Add 1/4 cup apricot wrap. Tape all four leathery. Roll while still warm.
frozen peaches preserves. 1/8 tsp sides. Pour puree on
About 2-1/2 cups each cinnamon, plastic. Tilt to spread.
when pureed cloves and ginger. Leave at least 1/2"
border.
PARSLEY " Wash under cold None 1-1/3 hrs, Brittle, flaky
1 bunch water._Separate :. (pat dryafter washing)at 120 °
clusters. Discard long Both racks
or tough stems,
PEAS Shell. Blanch See Chart Page 2-1/2--3 hrs. Brittle and
4 cups 134. Rinse with cold Both racks wrinkled.
water.
PEPPERS Cut in strips. None. 1-1/2--2 hrs. Tough to brittle.
GREEN or RED Remove seeds and Both racks
4 medium ribs (May cut in rings--
will increase drying
time).
To.ugh to brittle. PEPPERS CHILl Wash. Dice or dry None. Diced, 1-1/2 hrs.
whole, Don't remove Whole, 2--
seeds. 2-1/2 hrs.
Both racks
PUMPKIN Make pieces. Remove None. 3--3-1/2 hrs.
1 pound seeds. Cut slices Both racks
1/8" thick. Heat by
microwave on HIGH
until soft. Dry.
Dry and leathery.
Pliable and
leathery.
3-I/2--4-1/2hrs.
PUMPKIN
Make pieces. Remove Line tray with plastic
LEATHER seeds. Heat by wrap. Tape all four
about 1-1/2 Ib microwave on HIGH sides. Pour puree on
, until soft. Scrape plastic. Tilt to spread.
pulp from skin and Leave at least 1/2"
puree in blender, border.
Measure puree.
Use 2--2-1/2 cups.
TOMATOES Remove skins. Dry well.
4 medium Immerse in boiling
water 30--45 sec,
then in cold water,
Remove stems. Slice
1/4" thick.
4 hrs. or until
ready.
3--3-I/2 hrs.
i or 2 racks as
needed. Use
upper rack for
I rack.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Make flakes for salads
and soups.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Wear gloves while
handling hot peppers.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Sprinkle with
cinnamon if desired.
1 rack-upper position.
Roll while still warm.
Switch racks I/2 way.
Chop in blender for
salads or soups.
Or use the same as
steamed tomatoes.
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