Drying foods is one of the every earliest methods of preservation. It is one of the simplest methods too, but, how does it work? It is all to do with the moisture or liquid that is removed. Water is required by microorganisms that could spoil food and by enzymes that can degrade foods. Removing the …
Not strictly a preserve, these confit tomatoes will last an extra week in the fridge, however, they use similar principles of semi-drying that we find in preserving. I find the joy of preserving to be the transformation that occurs in the flavour and texture that the food undergoes and these confit tomatoes are little bursts …
Making a good jerky marinade is important because this is your chance to introduce all the flavours you want to incorporate. It can quick start the drying process as well as tenderise the meat you are using. A jerky marinade works well because, being a liquid, it coats all the meat that you are turning …
This recipe for green onion powder is something that you can’t really find in the shops so it is well worth doing at home. It makes use of the parts of the green onion that are usually discarded as well as the whole onion itself and it great for seasoning dishes, dips, sauces and stocks. …
Celery is a unique tasting vegetable and great for bolstering the flavour of soups, stews and risottos. I like to make a celery powder to make utilising the flavour of celery more unique. One thing I found celery powder great for making dry rubs, in particular for beef jerky but also for fresh meat. This …
Making beef jerky is simple enough but you have to follow a few simple rules. The cut of beef you choose to make jerky with can make a lot of difference to the finished product so it pays to think carefully about and keep an eye out for a few key attributes that will make …
Dehydrating apples is really simple and they make a great snack. Drying apples concentrate the flavours and the sugars making them taste almost like sweets. There is no added sugar of course so they are just as healthy as eating a fresh apple. You can use a food dehydrator or a regular fan oven to …
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Drying food is a great way of preserving it and not only that, it transforms the flavours and textures too. Just think about dried foods like beef jerky or sun-dried tomatoes, for instance, they are completely unique in flavour and texture and the same punch of flavour isn’t really achievable without dehydrating them. I absolutely …
If you have ever made beef jerky before you will know that it tastes great and is a pretty simple process. It takes a while to get used to the fact that once dehydrated the jerky doesn’t necessarily need to be kept in the fridge. One of the most common questions that come up after …
Beef jerky is something that is great to make yourself. It is a lot cheaper than buying it ready made and you can completely customise it to your own tastes. Living in the UK beef jerky is no way near as popular as it is in the US or Canada which makes making it at …
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