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- Page 1 ECB50B Dehydration Guide www.ExcaliburDehydrator.com OCT2014...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
COnTenTs Introduction Important safeguards Get To Know Your excalibur Getting started Care and Cleaning Drying Basics Pretreatment Dipping Blanching Temperature Time Testing for Dryness storage Re-Constitution Fruits Drying Guide Vegetables Drying Guide Other Dehydrator Uses Fruit Leathers / Rolls Meat & Fish Jerky... -
Page 3: Introduction
Dry it! You’ll like it! Thank you for choosing excalibur Dehydrators. since 1973, excalibur has been in the dehydrating business. The idea started in a garage in sacramento, CA. Over the years, we’ve received many patents for air flow and dehydration technologies that have revolutionized the way people dry foods. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTAnT sAFeGUARDs • For Household Use only. • Do not place near a gas or electric burner. • Do not place in a heated oven or microwave. • Do not touch the hot surfaces. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. •... -
Page 5: Get To Know Your Excalibur
GeT TO KnOW YOUR exCALIBUR GEttinG StartED Remove cover and trays from base. Uncoil cord from base. set base on a dry, level surface. Make sure there is enough space around the base and cover for sufficient airflow. Food goes on the smooth side of the plastic tray lining. When drying stickier foods or liquid foods, we recommend using the plastic drying trays provided or placing a Paraflexx® dehydrator sheet or parchment paper on the mesh before loading food. -
Page 6: Drying Basics
DRYInG BAsICs Wash produce before drying. Blot off excess water. Load trays with food that is sliced evenly. As a tray is loaded, place it on the dehydrator to begin drying. During the drying process, we suggest rotating the trays halfway thru the drying cycle. prEtrEatinG Pretreating food is not an essential procedure. -
Page 7: Temperature
tEmpEraturE Follow the guide on the cover of the dehydrator for proper drying temperatures. If the heat is too high, the food may “case harden” which means it will feel dry on the outside; yet inside, it is still moist. If the heat is set too low, drying time and use of electricity is increased. -
Page 8: Fruits Drying Guide
FRUITs DRYInG GUIDe Dry best at 135ºF/57ºC Food preparation test time Pare, core & cut into ¼” slices or rings. May be sprinkled with 7-15 Apples Pliable cinnamon if desired. hours Wash, cut in half, slice and remove pit. Push in backs dry skin 20-28 Apricots Pliable... -
Page 9: Vegetables Drying Guide
VeGeTABLes DRYInG GUIDe Dry best at 125ºF/52ºC Food preparation test time Asparagus Wash & cut into 1” pieces. Brittle hours Beans, Greens 8-12 Wash, remove ends, cut 1” pieces or French style. Brittle or Wax hours Remove all but 1/2” of the top scrub thoroughly, steam until 8-12 Beets Leathery... -
Page 10: Other Dehydrator Uses
OTHeR DeHYDRATInG Uses Fruit lEathErS / rollS Yogurt, leftover fruits or vegetables can be pureed, sweetened and spiced and made into a nutritious, high-energy snack food. spread the pureed, produce thinly on the BPA free plastic drying sheets provided (not mesh tray) or parchment paper and dehydrate, transforming the liquid into a chewy, quick-energy snack! The plastic trays are not dishwasher safe. -
Page 11: Recrisping
rECriSpinG There is no need to throw away crackers, chips, cookies or cereals that have become stale. Recrisp these items by placing them in a single layer on the drying trays and drying them for 1 hour at 145º/63ºC. yoGurt Add 1 cup powdered milk to 1/2 gallon low-fat milk. -
Page 12: Recipes
ReCIPes sweet Potato & Rosemary Chips sweet potatoes do not have to be cooked before they’re eaten. You can substitute rosemary with other dried spices like garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, paprika, or cayenne pepper. Lay slices on dehydrator trays without overlapping. - Page 13 nacho Cheese Kale Chips DirECtionS soak the cashews in water for 4-6 hours. Rinse and drain. Make cheese sauce by combining ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. Wash and towel-dry the kale and put it in a large bowl and toss with the sauce, making sure all of the sauce is clinging to the leaves.
- Page 14 If there’s condensation on the inside of the bag, the chips need more time to dry. Yogurt Taffy DirECtionS Pour yogurt or fruit blend onto excalibur drying sheets or Parchment paper. timE Dehydrate at 125˚F for 8-10 hours. Roll up and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Page 15 1 cup dried kiwi fruit Onion soup timE Dehydrate onions at 155°F for 4-8 hours or until desired texture in an Excalibur® dehydrator. DirECtionS saute onions in butter or margarine. Try to use a casserole dish that can also be used in the oven. Add bouillon, hot water, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
- Page 16 Pour into five greased dessert loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for minutes until done. timE Dry pumpkin at 125°F for 7-11 hours or until leathery in an Excalibur® dehydrator. inGrEDiEntS 3 1/2 cups flour 3 cups sugar 4 beaten eggs...
- Page 17 Apple Pie Leather with Leftover Apple sauce DirECtionS Blend applesauce with cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg. Pour onto drying sheet. spread evenly. timE Place tray in dehydrator for 6-8 hours at 125˚F. inGrEDiEntS applesauce cardamom, cinnamon or nutmeg. Vegetarian Lasagna timE Dehydrate tomatoes at 125°F for 8-12 hours or until desired texture.
- Page 18 Put nuts in a bowl and pour liquid mixture over them. spread nuts on a single layer paraflexx lined excalibur dehydrator tray. timE Dry at 125ºF for 18-24 hours until no longer inGrEDiEntS wet or sticky.
- Page 19 Wash and remove grapes from stem. Then blanch grapes in a small amount of boiling water. After grapes cool, cut grapes in half and place on excalibur dehydrator trays with cut-side up. timE Dry at 125°F for 6-10 hours. inGrEDiEntS...
- Page 20 Roll dough into a round 1” thick. Cut into 1/2” to 3/4” chunks. timE Dry at 155°F for 4 hours in an Excalibur® dehydrator. Add more time if needed. Chunks should be very dry. For cat treats you may add flavors such as shrimp, fish stock, or cheese flakes.
- Page 21 1 lb lean ground chicken timE ½ cup water Dry at 155°F in your excalibur Dehydrator for about 5 -7 hours or until crisp and dry throughout. Let cool 2 cups cubed sweet potato completely on trays or on wire racks. store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for up to 3 months.
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Page 22: Warranty
WARRAnTY homE unitS excalibur Dehydrators are built to a such a high standard they come with a limited warranty. since we manufacture the excalibur here in the U.s.A., we have replacement parts on ® hand, if a component of your dehydrator is accidentally damaged or needs warranty repair. -
Page 23: Notes
nOTes www.ExcaliburDehydrator.com... - Page 24 DRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT. 8250 Fergusson Ave., CA 95828 1.877.368.2797 excaliburDehydrator.com...
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