Anyone have a dehydrator?

[Nenibay]

I'm debating getting DH a dehydrator.  He's been wanting one to make jerky but I'm trying to justify it by other things we may be able to make with it.
Does anyone own one and have reviews or suggestions on what to make.  Quick google searches says fruit strips, dried fruits, etc..just wondering how good they are?!?

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We have one. We hardly ever use it, but I have done sun dried tomatoes, and a lot of jerky. It's also good for herbs if you want to save for later.

[jennistarr1]

Last night the number one rated dehydrator on amazon was a lightnining deal at 55.00 and some how I missed ordering it, so I'm regretting it, I think it would have been a decent gift for husband as well

[cowboyjoe]

We have one and like it.

We do jerky (both strip and ground meat), fruit (apples & pineapple is a favorite), and fruit leather (applesauce).

We probably only use it a few times a year though.

[soozy87]

I have one. We haven't tried to make jerky, but I use it for fruit and herbs. I am glad that I have it (it was a Christmas gift last year).

[redheadk]

You could make stovetop potpourri (dehydrate the heck out of some citrus fruit).

[mpc]

We've used ours to make dried fruit. I find you have to be very consistent with how you cut it up.

[Deleted]

We've made jerky with ours, but we've only used it a couple times. Dried apple chips sounds great though, I may need to make those tonight!!

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Dec 18, 2014 14:44:48 GMT -5 cab1217 said:

I made apple chips with mine all of the time. I love it!

Forgive me for the dumb question, but do you put anything on it? Cinnamon? I totally forgot about apple chips, lol. How do you slice them?

[stacyb1983]

My mom had one in the 90s. She made beef jerk once.

[Deleted]

We have an Excaliber dehydrator, it's by far the best quality brand. Multiple trays, temperature dial, and timer. We make jerky, fruit leather, all kinds of dried fruits dried veggies, garlic powder. We dehydrate a lot, I'm happy to answer any questions!

[jeaniebueller]

We have one. My h has used it exactly zero times in 15 years. Lol

[wavepool]

My h makes deer jerky for about two weeks straight every winter. My other favorite is apples. We don't get very creative with it, but I want to after reading this!

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