Kenmore Microwave Oven - Manual (Page 46)

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