I wasn't sure there would be enough things to do with this dehydrator even though I planned to dehydrate the over abundance of apples and tomatoes from our yard. well, a quick google, and I have a list of more things than I ever expected I could do with this! There are also a ton of good books out there for unique ideas. (salt clay ornaments for the x-mas tree). I found a recipe for corn chips (grind/process frozen corn, add cheese, chili powder, onion, whatever you want and spread on the "fruit leather" tray. No preservatives!) There are also tons of dehydrator granola recipes too. My freezer is going to be full! Instead of an expensive vacuum system, I opted for the $4.00 Ziplock pump system and it's terrific.Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit, 3-Quart Bags, 1-Pump
This dehydrator couldn't be easier to use. The included booklet is surprisingly detailed. From jerky to fruit leathers and fruits and vegetables, every aspect of how to properly dry everything is covered. Pretreatments with lemon juice or fruit fresh are recommended for some fruits to prevent browning, and blanching or steaming for a couple minutes is recommended for most vegetables. The drying times are extremely variable, as expected, depending on how thin or thick you have cut the fruit or vegetable. A food processor, salad shooter, or some other of this type of cutting devise would ensure standardized, uniform pieces. My wish-for Christmas gift is a Saladmaster!
From dehydrating books I have learned that the temperatures are not that critical either. I was concerned about getting this dehydrator as there is no temperature adjustment possible, but frankly for the price and all the good reviews I figured I couldn't go wrong. When you consider that food has been dehydrated for thousands of years without the benefit of electric temperature controlled dehydrators, using the best dehydrator of all, the sun, you know that more expensive fancier machines are not necessary. Low tech is good for me!
The best features for me are:
Pros: Not tying up my oven all day or night drying things in the oven.
I can leave it on all night without worry.
It's very easy to wash after using.
It's very quiet. Sounds like my forced air heater or air conditioner. Totally un-noticeable after a few minutes.
It's very light weight. Easily moved.
I can set it anywhere in the house to use, (I have mine on top of the dryer), and it takes up very little room. ( approx. 14.5" diameter x 10" tall)
There are other things I can use the dehydrator for like clay crafts, dried flowers, drying pinecones from my yard.
All my food is free of preservatives/chemicals.
This dehydrator is a money saver. Purchase bulk produce in season and have fresh all year.
Best feature for me, it is a time saver. I will store vegetables for soup and fruit for granolas.
I will be able to prepare these favorite dishes on a moments notice!
The included booklet has very complete instructions.
This is a super dehydrator, at a super price!
Cons? Absolutely none.
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Cord wraps around dehydrator cover for easy storage. |
Drying trays nest when not in use, saving storage space. |
Great for jerky. Use your choice of meat, poultry, or seafood. |
National Presto Industries, Inc. has stood the test of time!
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Founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, WI.It is a respected leader in the housewares and small electric appliance industry. |
The company created the first saucepan-style pressure cooker in 1939.Its first electric appliance came in 1948 with the Presto Vapor Steam Iron; the first steam iron to use tap water instead of costly distilled water. In 1956, Presto introduced a complete line of fully submersible electric cooking appliances employing the first removable heat control. Other notable innovations include the PrestoBurger hamburger cooker in 1974, the FryBaby electric deep fryer in 1976, the SaladShooter electric slicer/shredder in 1988, and the Pizzazz pizza oven in 2000. |
Predicting the needs of consumers......and then fulfilling those needs through consistent product innovation and quality manufacturing has been the objective of National Presto Industries for over 100 years, and it will continue to be in the years ahead. |
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| number of trays | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 |
| shape | Round | Square | Round | Round | — | — |
| temperature range | 165 | 95-175 F | 95-165 F | — | 180 | 180 |
| wattage | 600 watts | 400 watts | 350 watts | — | — | — |
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Works great - exactly what I wanted
I really like this for drying herbs. I dry all my herbs from my summer garden and dry them for cooking and for my chickens. I love using them in their nesting boxes and their coop smells lovely. It's a little noisy and there isn't an off button but it works great and it smells so good while drying. There are 4 trays so you can dry lots of herbs at one time. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
I just got this out so I could dehydrate some garlic scapes and make them into powder. It has been working really great with everything we've tried so far. We've done tomatoes and herbs. Once my garlic is ready I'm going to dehydrate some of that too.
I also just bought some extra trays for it, you can stack up to 8 of them. I ordered some screens too, to cover the trays so I can dehydrate stuff that needs to be cut smaller or will stick to the trays.
The trays are a bit of a pain to clean, and it is a bit noisy. You could always set it up in a pantry or a garage to avoid the noise. My son just commented that he liked the "soothing" noise it makes, so to each their own.
If you want to be more self reliant, this is a great gadget.
I also just bought some extra trays for it, you can stack up to 8 of them. I ordered some screens too, to cover the trays so I can dehydrate stuff that needs to be cut smaller or will stick to the trays.
The trays are a bit of a pain to clean, and it is a bit noisy. You could always set it up in a pantry or a garage to avoid the noise. My son just commented that he liked the "soothing" noise it makes, so to each their own.
If you want to be more self reliant, this is a great gadget.
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Stephen R Summey
Dehydrator is easy to operate and it worked perfect the day it arrived.
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2021