can you use it to dehydrate meat?
1129295
I have never used it to dehydrate meat but the manufacture claims you can make jerky in this. If that is your purpose I suggest you get the 6 or more tray model.
1129296
Yes, I make backpacking meals that include, turkey, tuna, ham and beef. It's pretty quick if the strips are thin.
1129297
I have never used it to dehydrate meat but the manufacture claims you can make jerky in this.If that is your purpose I suggest you get the 6 or more tray model.
2274899
Although I have not tried it that way yet, the indications are that you can keep it in the meat while in the oven. I can't see any reason from the unit that you cannot do so.
35495
Definitely not. I use it to make dog food and have difficulty every time as the gristle from the meat clogs the blade and I have to take apart, unclog and finish. When I use meat with bones it is even worse.
1979627
No - the meat would place an undue strain on the appliance. You could probably do it .... but not for long!
1760564
I haven't tried either since I mainly got it for chopping onion and nuts. But, I would think it would be too small for meat...unless you only put in about 1/4 cup at a time. Then I think it would
1796513
It will produce a spiral slice much like a spirally sliced ham. I think you could break the slice into pieces for use in a dehydrator. The machine will peel, core and spiral slice very nicely.
1361295
I did use it to dehydrate a couple of years ago. I remember it worked well. I sliced fruit really thin to make fruit leather. Do a trial batch.
911408
I've never used it for such. I have tried other cuts of meat but it takes experimentation. It is perfect for rotisserie chicken and it is fine to experiment with other items, but I am not confident enough to use expensive cuts of beef or lamb.
1710771
Parchment paper is meant to be used in the oven with higher temperatures than the dehydrator so yes, you could use this. Please note that I've dehydrated several fruits and meats without using spray and never had a problem with sticking. Of course, using parchment will reduce clean up ;-)An after thought about using parchment paper... Although this is perfectly safe, the trays are designed so warm air can circulate between them and evenly dehydrate your foods. Parchment paper will inhibit this flow and may increase the amount of time it takes to fully dehydrate your food. I would also flip my food several times during the process to assure even dehydration. Parchment paper is meant to be used in the oven with higher temperatures than the dehydrator so yes, you could use this. Please note that I've dehydrated several fruits and meats without using spray and never had a problem with sticking. Of course, using parchment will reduce clean up ;-)An after thought about using parchment paper... Although this is perfectly safe, the trays are designed so warm air can circulate between them and evenly dehydrate your foods. Parchment paper will inhibit this flow and may increase the amount of time it takes to fully dehydrate your food. I would also... » Read More Parchment paper is meant to be used in the oven with higher temperatures than the dehydrator so yes, you could use this. Please note that I've dehydrated several fruits and meats without using spray and never had a problem with sticking. Of course, using parchment will reduce clean up ;-)An after thought about using parchment paper... Although this is perfectly safe, the trays are designed so warm air can circulate between them and evenly dehydrate your foods. Parchment paper will inhibit this flow and may increase the amount of time it takes to fully dehydrate your food. I would also flip my food several times during the process to assure even dehydration. « Show Less
1160392
As with anything you are dehydrating, the longer you leave it the drier it gets. I love how it makes fruit crispy, given time. It also does a great job on jerky.
1775681
I have not tried it myself, but I don't see why not! Try a small amount with other food to see how it will work. This is a wonderful little dehydrator although I have only used it for meat as my dog loves, loves, loves meat! Hope you enjoy it! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful for what you asked.
279265
I do not see any reason why it would not work, but it seems to me that a dehumidifier would be more appropriate because moisture will be eminating from the meat.
1426805
Sorry we have not tried to dehydrate with the smoker, we have a food dehydrator. Good luck!
1331955
Yes! The outside becomes very hot to the touch. If you are sensitive to the heat you do not want this dehydrator...now we only tried beef jerky in it. We also had problems with both of them shutting off mid-cycle and never coming back on again. You might want to try another brand.
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!
726981
I have not tried that, it might work if you hot smoked briefly, then switched to cold smoke. I think just using the cold smoke selection will Noth dry the meat. I love mine though.
1383075
You will have instructions with uour dehydrator. Recipes? You really don't need any. ANY fresh fruit can be dried. I've dried tomatoes. I even took small pieces of turkey, sprinkled a little seasoning on meat and made turkey jerky.