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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There are many foods that can be preserved by dehydration. The method in which you dehydrate food isn’t going to alter the flavour or the shelf life of the food (if done properly) so does it matter what method you use to dry the food out? In this post, we will cover some of the …
Fruit leathers also known as fruit roll ups are one of the simplest things you can do to preserve a large amount of fruit at home. Not only are they really tasty, they are also healthy as the only ingredient you really need is fruit. Drying food as a means of preservation is one of …
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Drying herbs is a great way to extend the life of a large harvest or to save unused herbs so that they can be used later. It is also very simple to do, in this post we will take a look at some of the ways we can dry herbs, what herbs are good for …