FOOD DEHYDRATORS

Preserve your food naturally with a food dehydrator!

There is nothing worse than spoiled food, what a waste! One method of preserving food is using a dehydrator to dry your meats, fruits, fish, and vegetables. Food Dehydrators are very simple to use and fairly quiet, depending on the model. There is a lot of different things you can make with your food dehydrator, and it’s for more than just food. A few examples of what you can do with a dehydrator are listed below. The possibilities are limitless.

What can you make with a food dehydrater?

• Making Crispy Nuts and Seeds • Drying Sprouted Flour • Incubating Homemade Yogurt • Drying Fish and Meats • Making Beef Jerky Make • Homemade Fruit Rollups • Drying Granola • Dehydrate Plums to Make Prunes • Drying Berries and Fruits • Making Banana Chips • Making Dried Pineapple • Drying Herbs • Drying Flowers • Making Fire Starters • Making Potpourri • Drying Tomatoes • Dehydrate Mushrooms • Make Oatmeal Cookies • Make Crackers • Make Yogurt Drops

Making Beef Jerky And Other Snacks With A Food Dehydrator

My favorite thing to make with my dehydrator is beef jerky, though I also use a smoker or my pellet grill to make beef jerky as well. It depends on my mood for what I feel like making that particular day. A food dehydrator is easier, and I can do it indoors, which is great when it’s cold and rainy outside. Beef Jerky made in the dehydrator does last longer. I also love making banana chips, dried strawberries, and dried pineapple. All of these are great for hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and snacks around the house. The kids really enjoy taking them to school for lunches, or snacks on our fishing trips. There are two main types of food dehydrators made for most home kitchen uses, commercial and standard home use. The commercial models are larger, and fancier. It’s good to go with the commercial models if you have a large family, or like to share your creations with friends and family. The standard models are perfect for individuals and families. The main difference between the various models of food dehydrators on the market is size, and quality. The larger and more high quality unit that you buy, the more expensive it will be. The next difference that is also important is that the higher end units do not require you to rotate the trays, so you don’t have to keep an eye on each batch, you can set it and forget it. Lastly, there is look and style. But that is all based on personal preference, and easy to spot.

Cabelas 160 Liter Commercial Dehydrator

Large capacity, commercial grade dehydrator Penta 360° Air Flo design for even air circulation Smart Heat technology monitors air intake and internal temperature Powerful 1600W heater Easy to read, four color display with single- button control Internal lights with 24 high-intensity LEDs - let you see inside Includes 24 removable racks removable Snap Lock rack frame system Handy pre heat function Drain reservoir with removable drawer

Cabelas 80 Liter Commercial Grade Food Dehydrator

Large capacity, commercial-grade dehydrator Penta 360° Air Flo design for even air circulation Smart Heat technology monitors air intake and internal temperature Powerful 1400W heater Easy to read, four color display with single-button control Internal lights with 24 high intensity LEDs let you see inside Includes 12 removable racks removable Snap Lock rack frame system Handy pre heat function Drain reservoir with removable drawer

Cabela's 12 Tray Pro Series Dehydrator

High capacity dehydrator for home use Powerful rear mounted 1100W heater and 6.5" paddle fan Force hot air horizontally across trays towards the core ensures even, and consistent drying No tray rotation needed 2,525 square inches of cooking space over 12 trays Adjustable thermostat temps between 80° - 160°F 12 heavy duty polypropylene trays won't get brittle Side-mounted air slots exhaust heated air outward Removable drip tray and drying trays fast cleanup Built-in handles easy carry

Cabela's 10 Tray Deluxe Dehydrator

High capacity dehydrator for home use Powerful, rear-mounted, 900W heater and 6.5" fan Force hot air horizontally across trays towards the core - ensures even, consistent drying No tray rotation needed 1,703 square inches of cooking space over 10 trays Adjustable thermostat for temps between 80° - 160°F 10 heavy-duty polypropylene trays Side mounted air slots for exhaust heated air outward Removable drip tray and drying trays

Cabela's 6 Tray Heavy Duty Dehydrator

High capacity dehydrator for home use Powerful, rear-mounted, 800- watt heater and fan Force hot air horizontally across trays towards the core - ensures even, consistent drying No tray rotation needed 1,022 square inches of cooking space over 6 trays Adjustable thermostat - precise temperatures between 80°-160°F. 6 heavy-duty polypropylene trays

Cabela's Harvester Pro 5 Tier Dehydrator

Powerful easy to use home dehydrator Big capacity 786 cubic inch of drying space Powerful 750W heater Top mounted fan and airflow channels Even circulation and uniform dehydrating Soft touch LED digital controls Set temp from 90°–160°F for up to 23 hrs Easy-to-read LED display Expands to hold up to 10 drying trays

Cabela's Harvester 5 Tier Food Dehydrator

Highly capable easy to use home dehydrator 520 cubic inch of drying space over 5 drying trays Powerful 600 watt heater with silent fan Tri Flow 360° air circulation system promotes even drying Wide perimeter air slots and adjustable center chimney venting See through lid for easy monitoring Easy to use 3 position dial control About The Author Mike Mendenhall is the the founder of Mendenhall Outdoors. This website is an extension of the Mendenhall family’s lifestyle and passion for the great outdoors. Everything that they learn, and experience, along the way that they find may be valuable to our website visitors is on the site for you to enjoy. We highlight products and services that you might find interesting. We frequently receive free products from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. If you click a link on this page, then go on to make a purchase, we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you, and does not impact the purchase price of any products that you may purchase. The Best Food Dehydrator Snack Making Experience Awaits!