Is it possible to use this dehydrator to make jerky for human consumption?
144410
Yes. The only difference I found is this one comes with recipes for dog treats. Otherwise, if the meat is precooked before it is dehydrated, it acts the same as one marketed specifically for human consumption.
144411
Yes, I would think so. It appears to be no different than a regular dehydrator.
1558001
I don't think so...but I haven't tried. a blender or food processor might be a better option for that
822381
I would say that the Oxo is perfect for this task...you have a choice of thickness in your slices, and VERY uniform slicing which should help the dehydrating process. All of these months later I still love my Oxo!
2062651
Have not tried this but seems like you could do this. Their initial state is more crusty than leathery. Your flavoring and other additives will also make a difference in final jerky-texture.
1866402
I have not tried that, but I would think so. I actually did use it on apples for my dehydrator.
1438534
Hello God bless you! to be honest with you i have not tried that since i mainly more into veggies and fruits, but i did search for you and they said you can, you can also dehydrate beef jerkey. Hope this helps and you can also google it that helps alot.
1468364
I haven't used mine for dehydrated items, but it surely should work. I use it for other dry items like crackers and cookies. A friend uses it for dry sausage they do in a dehydrator. I am so glad I purchased this appliance. I use it so much, It seldom even leaves the countertop!
829153
You can certainly make yogurt using the Square Rutes Dehydrator! In fact, the square/cube-shape of the unit allows for many sized jars to be used to make yogurt.
1355628
Trimming NOT OK due to the inner fibers in the mat. I've never used them in a dehydrator, so that part of the question I cannot answer.
231717
The Nesco site says 12 trays total can be used at one time on this dehydrator. I personally have used 12 with no trouble to dry several pounds of beef jerky.
378415
It all depends on how thick you cut your meat, but at about a 1/4 inch thick cut it will do about 2lbs. How long it takes is somewhat dependent and how thick your marinade is and how long you marinate it; but the beauty of this dehydrator is that it only takes 3-6 hours to dry the jerky. I have used many dehydrators over the years of drying and have found this one to be rather nice (just made some cinnamon pineapple a couple of days ago).
1788975
Sorry, I have not made jerky; but if I do I will look for demos online. Generally, the lower the temperature, the longer it takes to dry; and in theory, the more nutrients remain.
1870875
I have dried fruit and jerky with very minimal sticking if any. The non-stick trays, I believe, would be more for drying purees.
1771908
No. It's not a traditional dehydrator. It's for making chips, and does a great job for that.
1918862
Yes it is for human consumption. You soak less tha a cup overnight, rinse it and put it in a blender then strain it and there you have your alpiste milk, full of protein and other good stuff. Flavor is not bad but don't add sugar to avoid interfering with the protein and good stuff, so I read.
293882
Though I never have, I did find recipes on YouTube using this dehydrator to make yogurt. Looked yummy, especially when one lady used dehydrated fruits that she dehydrated on her Excalibur.
1426806
I believe it can. The smoker is able to smoke cheese with a cold plate so dehydrating fruit and vegetables should work.