My dehydrator just arrived

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Yay! I have not even unpacked it yet and I'm making a list of yummies for my doodles: sweet potatoes, chicken jerky, bananas, apples... What else do you dehydrate? I'm sure there is a recipe book in the box, but I just wanted to check with our DK dehydrator experts.

As for the jerky, some say pre-cook the meat and some say don't. Which way do you prefer?

I used to buy duck jerky for Monty at Costco until I realized it was made in China. He loved it. I hope my home-made jerky will taste so much better to him. I know it will be healthier!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm sure the boys will be in Heaven getting homemade treats.

Here's a past discussion with dehydrator recipes: http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topics/dehydra...

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Thank you so much, Karen.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Enjoy.

[Hazel & Chester Wayte]

I would love to dehydrate some Duck for Chester- I have no idea where to get it - I haven't looked to hard yet.

I did sweet potatoes and some turkey. So far.

It is fun..

[Hazel & Chester Wayte]

I got a nesco one as well- I got it at Lee Valley Tools- I was surprised they had them.

They also sell the add on trays. 

www.leevalley.com

I love that store for Gardening supplies.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Hi Jarka, you will have to write about your experiences using the dehydrator. I am looking for one too but cannot make my mind which one and how big of one I really need. Thanks Karen for the link to the recipes.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Was looking for a discussion on the dehydrators themselves and found another one with recipes: http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topics/dehydra...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Here you go, some feedback on dehydrators themselves, plus more treat ideas: http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topics/dehydra...

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

oh so jealous! I want one!! Waaaahhh!

[Christine & Camus]

I don't have one yet, but getting one is on my list.  Which one did you get?

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

I got the Nesco FD-80 Dehydrator and Jerky Maker. I'll test it this weekend. Need to go to the store first. :-)

[Christine & Camus]

Nesco is the brand I'm interested in.  Let me/us know what you think and if you find any new recipes. Have fun!