Ronco EZ-Store 5-Tray Turbo Dehydrator - Manual (Page 18)

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Vegetable Preparation
Average
Drying Time Uses
Mushrooms Clean with soft brush, don't
wash. 4-10 hours Rehydrate for soups,
meat dishes, omelets
or frying
Okra Use young pods. Trim and cut
into 1/4" circles. 6-12 hours Soups, stews and
sauces
Onions and
Leeks Peel, cut off tops and root
ends. Slice 3/8" thick. 6-12 hours Soups, stews and
sauces Powder
for seasoning salt.
Package immediately
Parsnips Peel, cut ends, slice 2/8"
thick or shred. Blanch. 6-12 hours Salads, soups, stews
and carrot cake
Peas Shell, wash and blanch. 5-14 hours Soups, stews and
mixed vegetables
Peppers (Green
and Pimentos) Remove stem and seeds. Cut
into 1/2" pieces. Powdered
red pimentos is Paprika. 5-12 hours Soups, stews, pizza,
meat dishes and
seasoning
Peppers(hot) Always wear rubber gloves
to protect your hands. Wash,
slice or cut in half. Removes
seeds for a milder pepper. 3-20 hours Soups, stews, pizza,
meat dishes and
seasoning
Potatoes Peel (optional) and slices 3/8"
thick. Blanch for 5 min or
until translucent. Rinse and
pat dry. 6-12 hours Stews, soups and
casseroles
Pumpkin
and Hubbard
Squash Bake or steam small pieces
until tender. Cut into 1-3"
strips. Peel and remove pulp. 5-10 hours Breads, chips with
dip, soups and
casserole (1 week
shelf life)
Rutabagas Peel, cut ends, slice 1/8"
thick or shred. Blanch. 6-12 hours Salads, soups, stews
and carrot cake
Spinach Trim tough stems. Blanch. 3-10 Hours Stews, soups and
casseroles
Tomatoes Wash and dip in boiling water
to loosen skins (optional),
slice 3/8" thick, halve or
quarter. 6-12 hours Soups and stews
Powder in blender
and add water for
paste or sauce
Turnips Peel, cut ends, slice 1/8"
thick or shred. Blanch. 6-12 hours Salads, soups, stews
and carrot cake
Zucchini Wash, remove ends and slice
3/8" thick or grate. Steam if
you plan to rehydrate. 5-10 hours Breads, chips with
dip, soups and
casserole (1 week
shelf life)