Bigr314
Babbling Farker
Hi guys, I am wanting to start making beef jerky. Any help on buying a food dehydrator would help me out a great deal. I have never owned one. Thanks.
Food dehydrators
- Thread starter Bigr314
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yakdung
is Blowin Smoke!
I own this one. Recommend it and would buy it again. I should also mention, that I owned a cheap dehydrator I purchase from happy mart prior to purchasing this one. Good luck on what ever you decide.
http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/dehydrators/9-tray/9-tray-excalibur-w-timer
http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/dehydrators/9-tray/9-tray-excalibur-w-timer
That's the one I have as well, except with the see through door. Excalibur dehydrators are top notch.
yakdung
is Blowin Smoke!
I found with the elcheepo dehydrators, the drying of the food was uneven.
Whitewookie
is one Smokin' Farker
I have one of the larger Nesco dehydrators, Model FD1010 Gardenmaster. I was fairly economical (around $100) and does a great job on jerky, peppers, herbs & spices, etc.
The main thing you want is variable temperature controls.
Been going strong or about 4 years now.
Not an Excaliber, but a good unit.
VR,
Harold
Teleking
is Blowin Smoke!
Expandable up to 12 trays with a temp adjustment up to 160 for jerky. Great product, works great. I would buy another. I currently use mine with 11 trays.
rdstoll
is one Smokin' Farker
Put that Shirley warmer to good use. I've done a couple of batches of jerky in there you can see the setup here.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204567
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204567
Make sure to try some watermelon jerky. Kids love it. Slice your watermelon into about 1 1/2" thick slices. Cut off the rind. Then cut into about 3/8" thick slices, put just a little bit of kosher salt on them and dehydrate. Probably about 12 hours at 135-140.
captndan
Quintessential Chatty Farker
I've used a dehydrator for years. But only for fruit and tomatoes. For jerky I use the kitchen oven. The racks are perfect for hanging the jerky. A piece of foil over the heat coils makes clean up simple. Perfect temp control and leave the door open a little like in broiling.
