EZDRY EPD60W Manuel D'instructions page 9

DryiNg VegetaBLes
select only the highest quality, fresh, crisp and tender vegetables for drying. Wash vegetables
carefully just before processing to remove dirt and bacteria. Most vegetables should be
peeled, trimmed, cut, or shredded prior to drying.
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Asparagus Wash & cut into 1" pieces.
Beans, Greens
Wash, remove ends, cut 1" pieces or French style.
or Wax
Remove all but 1/2" of the top scrub thoroughly, steam until
Beets
tender. Cool, peel & cut 1/4" slice or 1/8" cubes.
Broccoli Wash & trim, cut stems into 1/4" pieces. Dry florets whole.
Cabbage Wash, trim & cut into 1/8" strips.
Carrots Wash, trim tops, peel if desired. Cut into 1/8" cubes or circles.
Celery Wash thoroughly, separate stalks, cut into 1/4" strips.
shuck corn, trim silk & steam until milk is set. Cut off from cob &
Corn
spread on tray, stirring several times while drying.
Cucumber Wash, slice 1/8" thick.
eggplant Wash, peel, slice 1/4" thick.
Brush off dirt or wipe with damp cloth, slice 3/8" slice from cap
Mushrooms
through stem ends. spread in single layer on tray.
okra Wash, trim, slice 1/4" circles.
onions Remove root, top and skin, 1/4" slices, 1/8" rings or chop.
shell peas, wash and steam only until they indent, rinse with
Peas
cold water, blot dry with paper towel.
Remove stem, seeds and white section. Wash and pat dry, chop
Peppers
or cut 1/4" strips or rings.
Leave kernels on cob until well dried, then remove from cob
Popcorn
and dry until shriveled.
Use new potatoes, wash and steam for 4-6 minutes. Cut
Potatoes
French style, in 1/4" slices, 1/8" circles or grate.
Cut into pieces, remove all seeds. Bake or steam until tender, scrape
Pumpkin
pulp from skin and puree in a blender. Pour onto Paraflexx® sheets or
kitchen parchment paper. When dry cover with plastic wrap & roll.
summer squash Wash, peel if desired, cut into 1/4" slices.
Wash & remove stems, slice 1/4:, Circles & for cherry/grape
tomatoes
tomatoes, slice in half, dry skin side down.
Wash & cut into pieces, bake or steam until tender, puree pulp
Winter squash
in blender, pour onto Paraflexx® drying sheets.
Yams Wash, steam until just tender, peel and cut into 1/4" slices.
Zucchini Wash & cut into 1/4" slices or into 1/8" slices for chips.
preparation test time
Brittle 5-6 hours
8-12
Brittle
hours
8-12
Leathery
hours
10 -14
Brittle
hours
7-11
Brittle
hours
6-10
Leathery
hours
3-10
Leathery
hours
6-10
Brittle
hours
Leathery 4-8 hours
Leathery 4-8 hours
Leathery 3-7 hours
Leathery 4-8 hours
Leathery 4-8 hours
Brittle 4-8 hours
Leathery 4-8 hours
shriveled 4-8 hours
Brittle or 6-14
Leathery hours
7-11
Leathery
hours
10-14
Leathery
hours
Leathery or
5-9 hours
Brittle
7-11
Brittle
hours
7-11
Brittle
hours
7-11
Brittle
hours
9