34 reasons why a dehydrator is a big deal

So what’s the big deal about a dehydrator?

I think that a dehydrator is a big deal for several reasons, but my top 3 reasons I started dehydrating:

1. to save money,
2. control the quality of our food, and
3. preserve fruit and vegetables before they go bad or when you have an over abundance

If these reasons are important to you too, take a gander at the other 11 compelling reasons why everyone should be dehydrating:

4. Dehydrated food is a great way to preserve food for long-term storage
5. Dehydrated food requires less space
6. Dehydrated food can be stored in jars, vacuum sealed or Mylar bags
7. Dehydrated food is lightweight enough to take hiking or camping
8. Dehydrating foods makes your house smell like Thanksgiving
9. You can make homemade fruit rolls
10. You can dehydrate vegetables to add to soups, stews, pizzas, meatloaf, sauces, salad dressings and seasonings
11. You can dehydrate flowers to make your own potpourri
12. You can dehydrate herbs to make your own seasoning
13. You can dehydrate meat for homemade jerky
14. You can dehydrate fruit to add to homemade trail mix

Remember, I am a list-o-holic, so here’s a list of 20 reasons why I love my Nesco American Harvest dehydrator

1. I like the white color
2. Is easy to use
3. Is easy to clean
4. It came with a 1 year warranty
5. Now, it costs less than $150 USD
6. Received 4.5 stars on Amazon.com customer’s ratings
7. Comes with a recipe book,
8. fruit roll sheets,
9. And mesh screens
10. Easily expands to 30 trays
11. Trays rotate to lock into each other
12. Is lightweight and easy to move or transport
13. Is energy efficient and quiet
14. Needs less counter space then other larger dehydrators (takes up less than 2 sq ft)
15. Easy heat distribution so there is no need to rotate the trays
16. Has an on/off switch
17. Has an adjustable thermostat dial
18. The temperature ranges from 95-155 degrees, perfect for drying different foods
19. Air is forced “up” the chamber, not through the trays for fast, even drying
20. No mixing of flavor between the trays (dehydrates onions and apples together, no problems)

I have had this dehydrator for over 10 years but truth be told, I’ve only really used it for the last 3 years.  If you decide to invest in a dehydrator I hope you don’t wait as long as I did to enjoy and reap the benefits of dehydrating.

Did either list help you decide?

Was there one reason that stuck out and compelled you to buy a dehydrator?

If not, what is your motivation?

I am adding watermelon and pineapple, but those fruits never last long enough in my house to make it to the dehydrator.

I ♥ my dehydrator and I hope you will too.

 

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