food dehydrator

[Globetrotter.uk]

I was reading up about making a food dehydrator for jerky, then I remembered that I have a 12v hot/cold cabinet which heats to 65 decrees. Would this be powerful enough to use?

[Porcupine]

when i use my electrical oven i set it to 60 degrees (celsius) , so temperaturewise that should be good enough, you want to dry it, not cook.

[Bogman10]

You can use the oven, but if you plan to do a lot, a dehydrator will save you cash in the long run.
I use one from American Harvest. Not sure If they come with Euro-plugs though, maybe a converter can be used. Not to expensive, about 40 pounds ( $100.00 my Canadian Dollars)

If you don`t plan to do too much , sick to Oven!
Kev

[Porcupine]

ive been eyeing the self built dehydrators for a while, what i need right now is more spare time.


but then, dont we all?

[rik_uk3]

http://www.alpharubicon.com/prepinfo/dehydratorstryder.htm

[Marlies]

I have bought a food dehydrator for about 60 euro's. I bought it to make dried meat-treats for my dogs, but use it for myself as well. I dry meat for hikes/holidays, but also veggies.
And dried apple or bananas are a healthier snack than crips... And can also be used as energy food on a hike or so.

It basically is a heat source (but only until 50 celcius or so) and a van. On top some trays.

I would just give it a try with your 12V cabinet, you'll find out if it works.

[maddave]

£26 from Westfalia

http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/household/kitchen/cooking_desiccating_grilling/desiccating_appliances/289502-food_dehydrator.htm?vbSESSID=1 dcf1c6caa482d00e0f7b391b465f77 3

[gilly0802]

with the little hot/cold cabinate, are you best to leave the door open a crack, or to close it compleatly????

[maddave]

with the little hot/cold cabinate, are you best to leave the door open a crack, or to close it compleatly????


Leave it open just a tiny bit to allow the moisture to escape:)