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Dehydrators
I often get asked what is a good dehydrator to get, but dehydrator features can vary so it’s important to get a model that suits your needs. Some things to consider if you are purchasing your first (or a new) dehydrator:
- Does it have an adjustable thermostat (different foods dehydrate at different temperatures)?
- Is it expandable if you want to dehydrate larger batches?
- How easy is it to get replacement parts, such as more dehydrating trays, mesh screens, or fruit roll sheets?
- Will it sit on your counter and how much space do you have for it?
I purchased my Nesco Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator in 2005 and still use it today. It’s a workhorse and a brand and model I would recommend based on my experience.
You can purchase a similar model on Amazon: Nesco Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
Dehydrator Accessories
Accessories are going to be specific to your particular dehydrator model. Here are accessories I have for my Nesco Gardenmaster and would recommend getting comparable items for yours:
- Nesco Mesh Clean-A-Screen: a mesh screen to prevent smaller items from falling through the slats on the dehydrator tray. They also help to keep the dehydrator trays cleaner.
- Fruit Roll Sheets: a solid sheet for making fruit rolls or fruit leathers. They also work for items that will fall through the mesh screens, such as ground beef, rice, or celery.
Ingredients
Ingredients are food products that are used in dehydrated meals or jerky.
Powders
| Anthony’s Butter | Judee’s White Cheddar | Judee’s Sour Cream |
| Hoosier Hill Yellow Cheddar | Judee’s Whole Milk | Judee’s Dried Whole Egg |
Jerky Marinade Ingredients
Seasonings
| Brown Gravy Powder | Granulated Beef Bouillon | Minced Onion |
| Crushed Red Pepper | Italian Seasoning | Onion Powder |
| Frank’s Buffalo Seasoning | Kirkland Saigon Cinnamon | Smoked Paprika |
| Garlic Powder | Lanes Sriracha Powder |
Grocery Items
| Canned Chicken | Dried Shitake Mushrooms | Extra Wide Egg Noodles |
| Dehydrated Shredded Potatoes | Elbow Pasta | Sun-dried Tomatoes |
Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen tools to make dehydrating preparation or packing easier.
Kitchen Tools
| Food Scale | Fine Mesh Strainer | Pyrex Mixing Bowls (set of 4) |
| Collapsible Over the Sink Colander | Ball Mason Jars (16 oz) | Mushroom Slicer |
| Egg Slicer | V-slicer (mandolin) |
Meal Packing Tools
Outdoor Gear
Equipment that would be used on the trail.