Vegetables:
Vegetables
Asparagus
Artichoke Hearts
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chives
Corn
Cucmber
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Pepper
Kale
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Potatoes
Spinach
Squash
Tomatoes
Cut into 1" pieces. Tips are best. Stems crushed after
drying make an excellent seasoning.
Slice hearts into ⅛" strips, boil in ¾ cup water with 1
tablespoon lemon juice for 5 to 8 minutes.
Cut sprouts from stalks, cut in half, lengthwise throug
stem.
Trim and cut as usual. Steam until tender – 3 to 5
minutes.
Steam until tender. Cut into slices, shreds, cubes or trips.
Separate into flowerets. Place in 2 quarts of water (with 3
tablespoons salt) for 3 minutes. Steam until tender.
Separate stalks from leaves. Cut stakls into ¼" slices.
Leaves dry first, so remove when dry. Flake leaves after
drying, for use in soups, stews, etc.
Chop. Spread on tray.
Remove husks, silk and blemishes just before steaming.
Blanch cob. Cut from cob and spread over tray. Corn can
be placed on parchment paper with slits. For even drying,
stir kernels several times.
Pare and cut into ⅛" slices.
Trim, wash and slice ¼" to ½" thick. Spread on tray.
Separate into cloves, remove outer skin. Slice, grind or
process for seasoning after drying if desired.
Cut into 1" pieces. Blanch by steaming until translucent.
Stir beans on tray after partial drying. For more even
drying, rarrange inside beans to the outside of the tray.
Halve, remove seeds. Cut into ¼" strips or rings. May also
be chopped.
Place kale in small pieces on tray.
Select mushrooms with cap curling under. These are
young and tender. Wipe off with damp paper towels.
Use young pods. Trim and cut into ¼" circles.
Peel and cut into ½" slices or nuggets, or chop. Stir
several times during drying.
Peeling optional. Slice ¼" thick or dice, grate, cut Frency
Fry style.
Trim tough stems. Steam until wilted, not soggy. Use
bottom tray.
Peel squash and cut into thin strips. Place on tray.
Remove stems. To remove skin, dip briefly in boiling
water then peel. Cut in halves or slices.
Preparation
User instructions
Approx. Drying
Time (Hours)
9-12
9-12
9-12
8-12
8-12
9-12
6-9
4-8
6-9
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
12-16
18-24
12-24
12-24
12-24
12-24
4-10
12-24
10-16
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