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Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good food dehydrator? I love Jerky and even though it's dry it seems to be a good Protein for me. I'd like to start making some at home as it's pretty expensive for the amount you get. Thanks for any input! I'm looking at the Nesco Professional food dehydrator but am open to suggestions!

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I have the nesco dehydrator and I love it. If you can have the butcher precut the meat for you frozen it makes it a lot easier. Also, mine came with a little cookbook and I have been meaning to use it more, I think you've motivated me to pull it out;). I've made beef Jerky And also made some fruit leather strip with applesauce and blended fruit, quite delicious! I haven't tried jerky since I've had my last fill and feeling like I'm in the green zone, so hopefully I will use it soon and try some more. If you want some specific recipes let me know and I could post them for you or email some to you. Hope this helps, highly recommend the Nesco!

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We got a Ronco 5 layer dehydrator from eaby for about $30. It makes about 1 1/2 lbs of Jerky at a time. Works well. Done in about 12-18 hrs. Also I've made carrot chips and zuccchini chips. Just cut them, spray with a little olive oil and salt and voila - a yummy lo cal snack.< /p>

Good luck

Marci

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Thank you both!

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