NESCO FD-61WHCK Snackmaster Encore Food Dehydrator with Jerky Gun Kit: Perfect for Mouthwatering Snacks and Jerky, 6-Tray, Gray Review

What I like best is how quiet it is. The fan is audible but quieter than the exhaust fan. The strainers are great for small groceries and herbs and are very easy to clean. I definitely recommend it!

Cheap trays that deform. Not as good quality as the Nesco food dehydrator I bought 20 years ago. One of the packets of spices exploded inside the box and turned into a terrible mess; Too bad because it smelled wonderful. 🙁

Still waiting for the power supply for this food dehydrator. The one included in the kit didn't fit as it was a bit warped. Once it is replaced I will change it to five stars.

My first for over 15 years. I sent one to my grandchildren's family. Unfortunately, I tried a different type of dehydrator, but it didn't even last a year. Not to say I went straight back to it and very glad I did!

When we tried different products, we noticed that when dehydrating liquid foods such as eggs, liquid sauces or dishes, they drip from the trays. They don't stay flat. There are even liners with raised edges. Not good. This is fine for thicker foods and other things, but you'll be limited to thinner foods. If you plan on dehydrating a lot, I would suggest other dehydrations and do some research to see if thinner foods are better.

Dehydrator works great. However, it has only been used 3 times so far. The gun broke after 6 pounds of flesh. The second and third time I made jerky, flattened the meat by hand (with a rolling pin), sliced it with a pizza cutter, and it was done. I'm looking for the best weapon. I recommend a dehydrator, but not a gun. Like the adjustable temperature and pretty quiet. The top of the lid (motor) doesn't sit flush with the trays, but that doesn't seem to affect drying. I just light a candle to…

So far we've made 4 separate 2lb batches of hamburger jerky, followed directions, dried 4 hours and used 2lb spice packs and cured, Add 1/2 cup of water to a hamburger and let it sit for at least 12 hours. I used a wide flat nozzle on a snap gun. With this attachment, a 2 pound hamburger basically fills 5 out of 6 shells. Follow the directions to reheat the jerky on a baking sheet after drying it on paper towels for 10 minutes. I did it at 225 degrees and dabbed the fat that came out with…

After a lot of research I decided on a Nesco dehydrator because of the advertised price. My main reason for buying this year was to dry all my ghost peppers instead of pickling or freezing them. I had 2 plants that got a LOT overhaul this year and I wanted to smoke these chilies and then dry them. This dehydrator did not disappoint. I've used it to dry basil and other spices and to thoroughly dehydrate my Smoked Ghost Chili. I'll have to wait until deer season is over to try venison, but I'm…