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Review on Nesco Food and Jerky Dehydrator, White, 15.25 x 10.25 x 15.63 inches by Sonja Garcia

Revainrating 5 out of 5

This is the dehydrator I recommend to people.

I've been making jerky since school and this is my favorite dehydrator. It is particularly easy to clean. Things just don't stick to these bars like other dehydrators I've used in the past. I always had to soak the grilles before cleaning them. With them, I just fill one side of the sink with hot, soapy water and immediately clean them with a special brush I bought just for the dehydrator. This is a regular dishwashing brush. A fan will cook a whole batch of jerky in 7-8 hours. A batch is about 3-3.5 pounds of a round beef eye, halved lengthwise, then sliced thinly after about 45 minutes in the freezer, turning once until firm enough to slice thinly. My favorite spice is by far Everglades Heat. I slice all of the meat into a thin bowl, add seasonings, and then mix everything by hand until evenly coated. Then I load the baking sheets without touching the meat and set 160 for 7 hours. I can leave it a little longer if needed. This is my favorite dish but I've also made Curry Jerky, Montreal Jerky, Five Spice Jerky, Teriyaki Jerky and am planning to try Lemon Pepper. I like being able to try anything I want to see if it's good or not.

Pros
  • Home and Kitchen
Cons
  • Contemporary