tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post8008458366702100889..comments2024-03-14T15:31:17.982-06:00Comments on Dehydrating Way Beyond Jerky: The Great Blueberry DebateLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-52981515003742685142016-02-22T14:24:21.157-07:002016-02-22T14:24:21.157-07:00HI Yvette,
Sorry I didn't get back sooner, bu...HI Yvette,<br /><br />Sorry I didn't get back sooner, but I don't have internet at home. Have to use wifi... <br /><br />Frozen blackberries, like other frozen fruits, can be spread out in the dehydrator frozen.<br /><br />You do not need to prick them with a tooth pick like you do with blueberries. Blueberries have a naturally "waxy" surface which prevents inside moisture from escaping.<br /><br />You definitely want to dehydrate them at a lower temperature, I recommend 115 to 120 degrees. The reason is the risk of case hardening. This is when the outside dries and seals over before all moisture is removed from the inside. This can cause molding.<br /><br />Actually, blackberries are one fruit I have not had much success with. The reason is all the tiny seeds in each little section. The ones I dried were not very tasty.<br /><br />However, give it a try if you like and let me know. Good luck and keep me posted!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-44731863025211176232016-02-01T17:59:24.075-07:002016-02-01T17:59:24.075-07:00I know this is 3 1/2 yrs after your post, but I ju...I know this is 3 1/2 yrs after your post, but I just found your site and love it! I have heard that meat should be dried at 155 to 160 degrees ... even if it's very thin slices. Now I have a question about the blueberries ... what do I have to do with frozen blackberries? Do I dehydrate them while they're frozen or do I have to thaw them and then follow your instructions with the toothpick? Thanks for your site. Yvettemtnchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457636624663214696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-47854415113901242242012-08-22T11:08:08.096-06:002012-08-22T11:08:08.096-06:00Case hardening happens when you dry a food item to...Case hardening happens when you dry a food item too fast. The surface seales over before the moisture has escaped from the inside. Before long, the food will mold. that's why I keep pushing people to dry fruits and veggies at lower temperatures. However, because of the risk for salmonella, meats must be dried at at least 140 degrees. You can overcome the risk of case hardening with meats by making sure your pieces are very thin, and / or shredding the meat before dehydrating.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-26431587938937503292012-08-18T21:51:53.300-06:002012-08-18T21:51:53.300-06:00what does case hardening mean? the skins?what does case hardening mean? the skins?Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-22575260136151106142012-08-15T10:30:15.834-06:002012-08-15T10:30:15.834-06:00Don't you just love it when you begin to find ...Don't you just love it when you begin to find ways to beat the system? I have enough food stores now that there is very little I need to pay retail for. Except for a few items, usually I can hold out until I find a good bargain on something,then I buy as much as I can afford.<br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-87463886997331848242012-08-15T10:28:23.374-06:002012-08-15T10:28:23.374-06:00Absolutely not! It only costs pennies to operate ...Absolutely not! It only costs pennies to operate your dehydrator.<br /><br />Thanks so much, I appreciate the compliment. I guess it's my OCD manifesting myself again... Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-9251935278453121612012-08-14T10:44:58.327-06:002012-08-14T10:44:58.327-06:00Here in Vegas they had 11oz containers of blueberr...Here in Vegas they had 11oz containers of blueberries on sale for $1.50. I sooo price matched them at Walmart. Ended up getting 16 - 11oz containers for $24. Which comes out to $2.18 per pound of blueberries. Cha ching! There's one more day of the sale and I might just go get a few more!Steelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-57658066436397128082012-08-10T14:04:07.432-06:002012-08-10T14:04:07.432-06:00Linda, does taking 4 days to dry something cost a ...Linda, does taking 4 days to dry something cost a lot in electricity costs? <br />I love the way you have set this up and with all the pictures and stuff...I bookmarked this page and as soon as I can get the dehydrator from my parents I will start with probably frozen vegi's or fruit. <br />Thanks so much!!Beth Bollighttps://www.facebook.com/bethbollignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-16496391992812009352012-07-12T19:04:58.304-06:002012-07-12T19:04:58.304-06:00Most of the berries were dry in four days. I gene...Most of the berries were dry in four days. I generally prefer to dry at lower temps in order to assure that we don't get case hardening.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-15872220638427807342012-07-12T19:02:30.573-06:002012-07-12T19:02:30.573-06:00I started out at 115 degrees. but after a day, I t...I started out at 115 degrees. but after a day, I turned it up to 120. I prefer drying at lower temps. It may take a bit longer, but I do not want case hardening to happen. Slow and easy does it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-37332234466429488952012-07-11T18:44:17.400-06:002012-07-11T18:44:17.400-06:00I am wondering what was the temperature you dried ...I am wondering what was the temperature you dried the "Boo Berries"<br /><br />TracyThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556074562798107066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-44908093018354085822012-07-11T18:26:00.916-06:002012-07-11T18:26:00.916-06:00Great article. When you say that the control batc...Great article. When you say that the control batch took two days longer to dry, what was the total amount of days needed to dry?SuttonsDazehttp://suttonsdaze.com/noreply@blogger.com