Along with a general revival of interest in the way things used to be done, there has been new emphasis lately on drying as a way of putting food by. Dried herbs are widely used, and many people are growing their own. Dried fruits have always been popular, and people have long recognized the importance of dried beans and peas as a source of inexpensive protein in their diets.
Contents include:
11 Page(s)
WHAT TO DRY
SPECIAL TREATMENTS FOR FRUITS
Temporary Antidarkening Treatments
salt-water-and-vinegar dip
Sulfuring
sulfur fumes treatment
step-by-step directions
sodium-bisulfite dip
Steam Blanching
METHODS OF DRYING
Sun Drying
Indoor Drying
dehydrator
attic
Dryness Test
CONDITIONING
PASTEURIZING
Drying Fruits: Step-by-Step Directions
Drying Vegetables: Step-by-Step Directions
Storing
Using
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Published by: West Virginia University Extension Service
this is a really comprehensive and useful guide! thanks for posting it. i plan on drying vegetables to use in my christmas gift recipe jars and this is just what i was looking for.
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