The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Food & crafts => Food processing => Topic started by: cluckingnuts on January 29, 2012, 07:29:24 am
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I finally got round to trying to dehydrate veg using an incubator, I'm pleased with the results so far. They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so I'll store it 'til next year and try it.
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What a good idea :thumbsup: I'll give this a go myself!
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what a great idea - I'll try it too. Any clues on how long for and which veges you used.
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Are incubators cheaper than dehydrators then? ;)
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I cut them into small pieces then blanched for 2 mins.[no need to do this to onions, mushrooms, garlic or peppers]. Dip into cold water then drain. Spread thinly and put in incy at 60 C [140 F]. Higher temps will cook the outside and stop the moisture escaping.
Length of time depends on size/veg used but 12 hrs seems to be the average.
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I doubt incubators are cheaper than dehydrators but you can't put eggs in a dehydrator and get chicks!
Never thought to do this but I do use my heated propagator to raise bread dough in during the winter when it's too cold in the kitchen side.
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Maybe we should have a hints and tips thread?
Dan, oh, Dan, where are you Danny boy? ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :-*
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I regulary use the incy for bread, the humidity can be set high and stops the top from drying out.
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I doubt incubators are cheaper than dehydrators but you can't put eggs in a dehydrator and get chicks!
Never thought to do this but I do use my heated propagator to raise bread dough in during the winter when it's too cold in the kitchen side.
I use my propagator to keep newly hatched chicks in before they go out under the lamp.