Cook's Companion Turbo Food Dehydrator, Manual

Page 1: ...drate and Succeed 6 Pretreating 7 Packing and Storing 9 Rehydrating 9 Hints and Reminders 10 Using Dried or Rehydrated Foods 12 Drying Temperatures and Tables 13 Drying Fruits 13 Drying Vegetables 14...

Page 2: ...paper or anything that could block airflow to the bottom base and cause failure Do not cover the unit with anything 11 Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 12 Do not...

Page 3: ...nplugged before cleaning Use a damp soft cloth or towel to remove any dried food from the power head unit Avoid dripping any water or other liquid onto electrical parts CAUTION DO NOT IMMERSE POWER UN...

Page 4: ...ord the weight of the food before and after dehydration By labeling drying times on the storage containers will increase the consistency of the quality of dried food Once the food is dried and stored...

Page 5: ...value You control the ingredients so you know your snacks will be healthy It is very simple and requires minimal storage space for your food which leaves room for even more dried foods The best part a...

Page 6: ...ove excess liquid by patting the ingredients dry Avoid dripping any water or liquid onto the electrical parts You should monitor the final stages of dehydration to ensure the food is not over dried Fo...

Page 7: ...tes and then arrange in trays For variety you can add gelatine powders lime or orange juice honey or sprinkle with cinnamon or coconut flakes 2 Sodium Bisulfite Be sure to ask a pharmacist for food sa...

Page 8: ...r of food as directed If needed a clean cheesecloth can be spread on the trays to prevent food pieces from sticking or falling through For best results the food being dried should be between 1 8 1 4 t...

Page 9: ...rees Fahrenheit 6 Dehydrated food should be checked about once a month for mold If mold is found on a piece of the dried food scrape it off and pasteurize the contents 7 To pasteurize spread food on a...

Page 10: ...k 1 8 hours to replace the moisture depending on fruit type size of pieces and water temperature Hot water takes less time Over soaking will produce less flavor To cook rehydrated fruit cover and simm...

Page 11: ...ivate the natural enzymes responsible for undesirable color changes It also makes dehydration and rehydration go faster In some cases blanching is used to crack the skins of fruits to allow moisture t...

Page 12: ...180 degrees every so often Do not use oil sprays on the trays USING DRIED OR REHYDRATED FOODS 1 Dried fruit can be used for snacks at home when you are out and about and in cookies or other recipes 2...

Page 13: ...ng and snacks Apricots Dry in halves and turn inside out or cut into quarters Pre treat to help retain color 8 16 hour Baking granola and snacks Bananas Remove peel cut into 1 4 slices 6 12 hours Snac...

Page 14: ...granola and snacks Persimmons Use only ripe fruit Wash remove cap and cut into 3 8 slices 6 16 hours Baking granola and snacks Pineapple Core if fresh cut into slices wedges or chunks Pat dry 6 12 ho...

Page 15: ...into bite size pieces Blanch 4 10 hours Soups quiche or souffles cream or cheese sauce Brussels Sprouts Cut sprouts from stalks cut in half lengthwise through stem 4 10 hours Marinate or dip in batter...

Page 16: ...s 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...

Page 17: ...ours Italian and Mediterranean dishes tomato dishes meat salads soups fish poultry and egg dishes Caraway Clip entire plant Dip in boiling water and pat dry 2 5 hours Pork sauerkraut rye bread cheese...

Page 18: ...water pat dry 20 24 hours Barbecue sauces poultry meats egg dishes lamb and vegetables Sage Leaves Stem Rinse in cold water pat dry 20 24 hours Poultry pork lamb veal and fish dishes Tarragon Leaves R...

Page 19: ...19 Fruit Recipes...

Page 20: ...h pie Apple Pie 2 cups dried apples 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup sugar brown or white 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon allspice 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon butter 1 double pie crus...

Page 21: ...s and cut into thin strips Simmer slowly in a solution of approximately 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar for 1 1 2 hours Test for tenderness Place on trays and dry until pliable Cool and store in air tig...

Page 22: ...s toasted optional Toasted baguette slices Heat oven to 350 F Line cookie sheet with foil Place cheese on cookie sheet Bake 10 minutes or until cheese begins to soften Heat syrup brown sugar and lique...

Page 23: ...it juice Pour the puree onto the Fruit Leather Tray sold separately We recommend you use only 1 or 2 trays at a time For even drying you may need to turn your trays 180 degrees every so often Dehydrat...

Page 24: ...cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 2 cup chopped dates 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup pecans or almonds chopped Mix all ingredients together until evenly distributed Spread out on dehydrator tray lined with...

Page 25: ...25 Vegetable Recipes...

Page 26: ...t to a boil reduce heat and simmer for four to six hours until vegetables are tender One hour before soup is done add dried diced potatoes Season to taste Scalloped Potatoes 4 cups dried sliced potato...

Page 27: ...RS CHIPS Jalapeno Corn Chips 3 cups fresh or frozen 1 jalapeno pepper defrosted corn 1 teaspoon salt to taste Remove seeds and ribs from jalapeno and chop Puree corn in food processor adding water as...

Page 28: ...ure should have a mild taste The flavors will become more intense as the crackers dehydrate Using a tablespoon drop spoonfuls of the vegetable mixture dehydrator sheets Dehydrate for approximately 12...

Page 29: ...aby food with your dehydrator by cooking your vegetables first Cook or steam your desired vegetable until soft Use a food processor to make a puree and then dehydrate until they are crispy and brittle...

Page 30: ...ry chives oregano basil dill rosemary thyme parsley mint and peppers Herb Teas Many of your garden herbs can be dried in your Food Dehydrator and stored in air tight containers for use throughout the...

Page 31: ...31 Jerky Recipes...

Page 32: ...consume any food that tastes smells or looks improper especially jerky Wash hands and utensils well It is also recommended that raw meat be boiled blanched at 160 degrees Fahrenheit Raw Meat for Beef...

Page 33: ...e For even drying you may need to turn your trays 180 degrees every so often Drying time is about 4 15 hours depending on the thickness of the slices and humidity Chinese Jerky Marinade 1 4 cup light...

Page 34: ...grees every so often Drying time is about 4 15 hours depending on the thickness of the slices and humidity Hawaiian Jerky Marinade 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 4 tsp pepper 1 8...

Page 35: ...35 Arts and Crafts...

Page 36: ...or Mother s Day Father s Day and Holiday ornaments Great fun on any rainy day Here s a handful of ideas to get you started Wreaths Napkin Rings Photo Frames Christmas Trim Ornaments Fun Jewelry Dolls...

Page 37: ...ot touching each other on the trays Dehydrate for 48 60 hours You really can t over dry them Be sure your testers break with a snap and are completely dry inside 1 Roll dough as smoothly as possible 2...

Page 38: ...od Dehydrator When perfectly dried about 5 hours store the petals in decorative containers or sachet bags that close with a ribbon You can sprinkle the petals with spices such as powdered cinnamon who...

Page 39: ...used dehydrated foods on long journeys The Vikings carried dried foods on their sea voyages Pilgrims found Native Americans drying food and pioneers used dried beef jerky and other dried foods as stap...

Page 40: ...riginal purchaser or owner of this new product that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from documented date of purchase We will repair or replace any part of the product...