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Page 1: ...10 TRAY DIGITAL STAINLESS STEEL EXC10EL MANUAL...

Page 3: ...s Fruit Rolls 16 17 Jerky 18 19 Vegetables 20 21 Fruits 22 23 Trailmixes Granola Nuts 24 25 Herbs Spices 26 27 Pet Treats 28 29 Yogurt 30 31 Raise Bread Re Crisping 32 33 Pasta 34 35 Cheese 36 37 Potp...

Page 4: ...sland sweetened pineapple can be dehydrated Produce however is not the only food commonly preserved in a food dryer Slices of beef chicken fish or even venison can be marinated in a combination of sau...

Page 5: ...ontrol system 20 The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your was...

Page 6: ...an catches crumbs making clean up that much easier Armoured Glass Doors Strong and durable Allows visibility to the process of dehydrating Digital Interface Controller Adjustable Thermostat Lets you s...

Page 7: ...d check for any loose wires There may be a piece of dust or shipping debris blocking the tiny electrical points in the thermostat or it may simply be stuck due to rough shipping Accessories are missin...

Page 8: ...key simultaneously for two seconds Step 4 Set temperature time Press temp key once to change by 1 increments or press and hold for rapid change Press time key once to change by 1 minute increments or...

Page 9: ...for rapid change Step 6 Press time key once to change by 1 minute increments or press and hold briefly for 15 minute increments Continue to press and hold for rapid hour change Step 7 Press the Stop...

Page 10: ...side down Pliable 22 30 hours Grapes Wash remove stems cut in half or leave whole skin side down Blanching will reduce drying time by 50 Pliable 22 30 hours Nectarines Wash pit and peel Cut into 3 8 s...

Page 11: ...ry 4 8 hours Onions Remove root top and skin 1 4 slices 1 8 rings or chop Dry at 145 F 63 C Leathery 4 8 hours Peas Shell peas wash and steam only until they indent rinse with cold water blot dry with...

Page 12: ...cally grown it is free of chemicals color dyes or preservatives One of the most important characteristics of raw foods is they are easier for your body to digest than cooked food The enzymes are what...

Page 13: ...ying opinions among raw foodists concerning the temperature at which enzymes become deactivated The most frequently quoted temperature is 118 F 47 C food temperature based upon the studies of Dr Edwar...

Page 14: ...Content The actual amount of water in the food you are drying is also a major consideration Water content of a fruit or vegetable can vary due to growing season rainfall and environmental factors as w...

Page 15: ...as effective as pure ascorbic acid and may add taste to your food Honey Dip Honey dips are used quite frequently on fruits to be dried Many dried fruits sold in the grocery store or in health food sto...

Page 16: ...uccessful means of rehydrating foods The food is placed into the rice bowl and covered with a liquid The circulation of the steam will aid in permeating the food and plumping it back to its original f...

Page 17: ...hers Fruit Rolls Jerky Vegetables Fruits Trail Mixes Nuts Herbs Spices Pet treats Yogurt Raise Bread Pasta Cheese Potpourri Arts Crafts RECIPES INCLUDED In the following pages An Introduction to your...

Page 18: ...LEATHERS FRUIT ROLLS...

Page 19: ...ner added is dependent on your personal preference Apple leather can be flavored with ground cinnamon or nutmeg Peanut butter and banana leathers can be made with 4 ripe bananas and 1 cup old fashione...

Page 20: ...n powder tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dry mustard HOW TO PREPARE Mix all ingredients except meat in shallow dish or bowl Stir well Cut meat into 3 16 inch thick pieces Place in marinade making sure meat is...

Page 21: ...ger JERKY Fish Shellfish Fat Catfish 5 2 Cod 0 53 Croaker 2 5 Flounder 1 4 Greenland Turbot 3 5 Grouper 1 0 Haddock 0 5 Halibut 4 3 Lake Trout 11 1 Mackeral 9 9 Monkfish 1 5 Mullet 6 0 Ocean Perch 1 4...

Page 22: ...ashews in water for 4 to 6 hours Rinse and drain To make the cheese sauce combine the cashews carrot water nutritional yeast chili powder lemon juice salt garlic onion powder cumin and cayenne blend u...

Page 23: ...and spread vegetables in a single layer on the drying trays Leave space between pieces for better air circulation do not overlap pieces Note For tomatoes and onions dry at 155 F 68 C instead of 125 F...

Page 24: ...FRUITS...

Page 25: ...king instructions Since quality begins to deteriorate the minute you start washing prepare only as much fruit as you can dry at one time Uniform slicing can make a big difference in how evenly your fr...

Page 26: ...Trailmixes Granola Nuts...

Page 27: ...you can use any healthy oil you like the taste of except olive oil We don t recommend for granola because it has such a strong flavor Oils high in omega 3 fats life flaxseed oil are extremely good fo...

Page 28: ...gs to the mint family The leaves must be dried quickly to avoid molding Because of its very delicate nature treat basil carefully to prevent damage HOW TO PREPARE Wash plant leaves the evening prior t...

Page 29: ...s require rather simple preparation First trim off any dead or discolored plant parts Wash off the leaves and stems of most herbs in cool water A sink spray attachment is ideal for this purpose becaus...

Page 30: ...PET TREATS...

Page 31: ...o hard for your dog don t throw them away Give them to a fellow dog lover who has a big dog that can handle them Preparation 1 Use healthy fresh whole ingredients to create homemade dog treats free of...

Page 32: ...YOGURT...

Page 33: ...gurt culture If the yogurt has set cool it If not continue to check the batch every 15 minutes until it does After the finished yogurt has cooled add the fruit or flavoring before placing it in the re...

Page 34: ...RAISE BREAD RECRISPING...

Page 35: ...d or process for a few seconds in your food processor Store in air tight containers until needed Add your favorite herbs and spices to create stuffing mixes for side dishes or poultry stuffing RAISE B...

Page 36: ...PASTA...

Page 37: ...a few minutes 4 Spaghetti rehydrates almost instantly By the time you give it a stir it is already limp and ready to use 5 Remove from the water and serve What to do with Dehydrated Pasta 1 Perfect f...

Page 38: ...s down through the cheese following the cuts of step 1 Make the first cut at a 45 angle but gradually straighten the blade so that the last cut is nearly vertical 3 Repeat the process of step 2 only s...

Page 39: ...th holes punched in the bottom and set in a shallow container works well Pressing the Curd Place a circle of cheesecloth over the curds and insert a wooden follower A follower is a circle of 1 2 plywo...

Page 40: ...POTPOURRI ARTS CRAFTS...

Page 41: ...Drying Flowers You ll definitely have flower power when you start making your own dried flowers with your dehydrator The controlled conditions of the dehydrator make sure that all parts of the flower...

Page 42: ...ple Plums Summer Squash July Good Buys Apricots Bananas Blueberries Cabbage Cantaloupe Cherries Corn Cucumbers Dill Eggplant Figs Gravenstein Apples Green Beans Nectarines Okra Peaches Peppers Prunes...

Page 43: ...41 Join us and our round table of celebrity chefs and their recipes as we take a journey to raw food In the following pages Celebrity Chefs and their Dehydrating Recipes...

Page 44: ...want a little bit of water left on the kale Transfer to a large bowl Place all the ingredients except the granulated garlic in a food processor until smooth thick and creamy You want something like th...

Page 45: ...enough of the vinaigrette to coat To assemble Spread the pizza sauce over the crusts Arrange the salad over the crusts cut the pizza into slices and serve Serves 2 4 Hints and Tips The pizza crust tak...

Page 46: ...bsp chili powder 1 tbsp nama shoyu OR wheat free Tamari OR 1 4 tsp Celtic sea salt for GF see note in post Let s Get Started 1 bundle organic kale usually 12 15 leaves 6 tbsp cold pressed organic oliv...

Page 47: ...are nearly a paste Very well chopped Next add in the sunflower seeds flax seeds garlic and spices and process until well mixed Finally add the onion and parsley making sure to scrape the sides as nee...

Page 48: ...1 2 apple diced 1 cup gluten free oats or sprouted quinoa 1 2 cup diced raw almonds 1 2 cup ground flaxseed 1 2 cup hemp flour 1 2 cup unhulled sesame seeds 1 2 cup sunflower seeds 1 1 2 tsp ground ci...

Page 49: ...tover from making homemade almond milk 3 4 cup dried unsweetened shredded coconut 2 3 cup finely ground oats regular oats gluten free oats or raw oat groats 1 3 1 2 cup maple syrup or raw agave 2 Tbsp...

Page 50: ...e the pecans in fresh water and use your Excalibur dehydrator to dehydrate on Paraflexx sheets for 24 hours until crisp and dry to the touch In a large food processor pulse the pecans into medium size...

Page 51: ...p alcohol free natural vanilla extract 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts chopped 1 cup gluten free oats whole Lets get started In food processor using the S blade grind nuts into flour Add 1 cup of oats to...

Page 52: ...cover them up with olive oil Sprinkle some sea salt on top to soften Marinate for one hour until they are soft and look like cooked You can speed up the process by placing them in your Excalibur dehyd...

Page 53: ...process until you achieve the desired consistency Serve and enjoy PUmpkin Nut cakes cup raw pumpkin seeds soaked 4 6 hours cup raw walnuts cup raw pecans Pulse your ingredients in the food processor...

Page 54: ...t leather be thicker than the center With fruit leathers the edges of the mixture tend to dry first If the edges are the same thickness as the center they will dry too quickly and become brittle My fr...

Page 55: ...NOTES CONNECT WITH US www facebook com ExcaliburDehydrators www twitter com drying123 http www youtube com excaliburdehydrators http www pinterest com drying123 53 www drying123 com...

Page 56: ...6083 Power Inn Road CA 95824 1 877 368 2797 www drying123 com DRY IT YOU LL LIKE IT...

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