Already do a variety of cooking at residence? You may desire making ready a complete meal to dry in your meals dehydrator vs. drying and assembling particular person substances as described above. So long as you observe a number of easy guidelines, you’ll be able to whip up and dehydrate virtually any of your favourite thick soups, stews, and sauces safely and make them into light-weight, adventure-ready meals.
Under are some examples of hearty, scrumptious recipes that dehydrate/rehydrate properly. You possibly can prepare dinner a giant batch within the night to eat for dinner, load the remaining within the dehydrator to dry in a single day, and weigh out/package deal the dried meal in single servings for the path the next day. Repeat. (This is a wonderful technique for busy individuals making ready for a thru-hike).
Guidelines to Observe:
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Use solely trimmed, lean meats (no sausage, bacon, and so forth.)
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Rooster ought to be very mushy (canned, pressure-cooked and finely shredded)
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Use low sodium broths, tomato sauce, salsa, and so forth. (sauces turn into concentrated)
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No dairy (not appropriate for long-term storage)
Bear in mind: Butter, oil, toppings, and condiments might be packaged with the meal and added on the path to return fats, improve taste, and add texture.
Assume “Thick” – It’s possible you’ll wish to use much less water or broth than common in recipes, add cornstarch, or cut back (prepare dinner on low for a very long time) soups and stews to thicken them earlier than dehydrating. Partially mix soups that comprise starchy greens like squash and potatoes with a meals processor to assist thicken them up and make them dehydrator-friendly.
Directions:
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Unfold thick soups, stews, and sauces evenly on non-stick tray liners
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Dehydrate at 145°F for 4–8 hours or till utterly dry and brittle.
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Flip the “leather-based” over half method via the drying course of and blot extra oil as wanted.
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Vacuum-seal and freeze meals that received’t be used promptly, simply to be secure.
Dehydrating Ready Meals – If you happen to’re quick on time, you can too dehydrate ready or canned meals like chili or beef stew, although they are typically fairly salty and stuffed with preservatives. Tomato sauce, salsa, and even Sriracha (a well-liked chili sauce) might be dried into “leather-based” or flakes so as to add to meals.
