Food Dehydrators

[jcam222]

I think I need to remind my wife of this machine when she grows her herbs next year. She usually dries them in the oven I think.

I need to harvest my rosemary and thyme to do this. Both have survived the cold so far.

 

[rjob]

Link below to National Center for Home Food Preservation has a fairly good intro to drying food.

National Center for Home Food Preservation | How Do I? Dry

 

[Cajun Smokes]

I may do this next year. My buddy does it to make pepper powder but I know he does it outdoors.

Definately outside when grinding and stand up wind
. I started dehydrating peppers outside, my poor dog couldn't take it in the house lol

I think I need to remind my wife of this machine when she grows her herbs next year. She usually dries them in the oven I think.

Oven does accomplish drying but a dehydrator is a lower heat for a longer period, I do 120° for lite herbs/green onions and 135 for peppers. This leaves the vibrant color and to me a better product when used later.