Special Instruction for Cooking
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REMEMBER
1..
VEGETABLE
PREPARATION
DRYNESS
TEST
TIME Based
on 158
°
F
/130 degree
Artichoke Hearts
Cut hearts into 1/8” strips. Boil 5-8minutes in 3-/4 cup water
containing 1 tablespoonful lemon juice. Place on tray.
Brittle
4-12hrs
Asparagus
Wash and cut into 1“ pieces. Tips yield better product. Stems,
crushed after drying, make an excellent seasoning. Place on
tray.
Brittle
4-10hrs
Beans (Green or
Wax)
Cut into 1” pieces or cut French style. Steam or blanch until
translucent. Stir beans on tray after partial drying, moving
inside beans to outside for more even drying. Place on tray.
Brittle
4-14hrs
Beets
Trim off all but one inch of tops and roots. Wash, blanch, cool,
remove tops, skin and roots. Dice or slice. Place on tray.
Brittle,dar
k red
4-12hrs
Brussel sprouts
Cut sprouts from stalks, cut in half length wise through
bottom.
Brittle
5-15hrs
Broccoli
Trim, cut as for serving, wash thoroughly. Steam until tender,
about 3 to 5 minutes. Place on tray.
Brittle
5-15hrs
Cabbage
Trim, cut into strips 1/8” thick. Cut core into 1/4” strips. Use
bottom shelf of dehydrator. Place on tray.
Leathery
4-12hrs
Carrots
Select young tender carrots. Steam until tender. Cut into slices,
shreds, cubes or strips. Place on tray.
Leathery
4-12hrs
Cauliflower
Dip cauliflower into saltwater (3 tablespoons salt per 2 quarts
of water) for 2 minutes. Steam until tender. Place on tray.
Leathery
5-15hrs
Celery
Separate stalks from leaves. Wash both thoroughly. Cut stalks
into 1/4” slices. Leaves dry first, so remove when dry. Flake
leaves after drying, for use in soups, stews, etc. Place on tray.
Brittle
4-12hrs
Corn
Remove husks, silk and blemishes just before steaming. Blanch
on cob until tender. Cut from cob and spread over tray. Stir
several times for even drying. Place on tray.
Brittle
4-15hrs
Cucumber
Pare, slice in 1/8” slices and place on tray.
Leathery
4-14hrs
Eggplant
Trim, wash and slices 1/4” to 1/2” thick, and spread on tray.
Brittle
4-14hrs
Onions and
Leeks
Remove peels and cut into 1/2” slices, pieces, or finely chop.
Stir several times during drying. Place on tray.
Leathery
4-10hrs
Okra
Use young, tender pods. Wash, trim, and slice into 1/4”discs.
Place on tray.
Leathery
3-10hrs
