Already do a number of cooking at dwelling? You would possibly want getting ready a complete meal to dry in your meals dehydrator vs. drying and assembling particular person elements as described above. As lengthy as you comply with a couple of easy guidelines, you possibly can whip up and dehydrate virtually any of your favourite thick soups, stews, and sauces safely and make them into light-weight, adventure-ready meals.
Below are some examples of hearty, scrumptious recipes that dehydrate/rehydrate nicely. You can prepare dinner an enormous batch within the night to eat for dinner, load the remainder within the dehydrator to dry in a single day, and weigh out/bundle the dried meal in single servings for the path the next day. Repeat. (This is a wonderful technique for busy folks getting ready for a thru-hike).
Rules to Follow:
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Use solely trimmed, lean meats (no sausage, bacon, and many others.)
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Chicken needs to be very smooth (canned, pressure-cooked and finely shredded)
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Use low sodium broths, tomato sauce, salsa, and many others. (sauces change into concentrated)
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No dairy (not appropriate for long-term storage)
Remember: Butter, oil, toppings, and condiments will be packaged with the meal and added on the path to return fats, improve taste, and add texture.
Think “Thick” – You could wish to use much less water or broth than standard in recipes, add cornstarch, or scale 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.
Instructions:
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Spread 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 fully dry and brittle.
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Flip the “leather” over half approach by means of the drying course of and blot extra oil as wanted.
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Vacuum-seal and freeze meals that gained’t be used promptly, simply to be protected.
Dehydrating Prepared Foods – If you’re quick on time, you too can 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) will be dried into “leather” or flakes so as to add to meals.