How to Dry Ginger Root Written by Lisa Parris • Updated October 17, 2017 tashka2000/iStock/GettyImages The use of ginger in foods dates back to early Asia where it was a common component in many edibles used as ancient medicine. From there, its use spread and ginger became a commo...
I prefer using a dehydrator, because it simplifies the process, making it easier for me to create my own recipes at home. And with controlled heat settings, it delivers more consistent results. That said, not everyone has access to a dehydrator. So I’m going show you two methods for dr...
Dry the orange peels in a dehydrator or in the oven with the heat on low. Add the dried orange zest/peels to a glass jar, and combine with the other spices and the gentian root. Crush the cardamon pods to expose the seeds within them. Completely cover the orange peels and spices wit...
In this part of the drying herbs blog we will address other ways to dry herbs,freezing herbs, and how to dry seeds and roots. In Part one we address using a dehydrator and hanging herbs to dry. And the best way to harvest the herbs to get them ready to dry. Screen Drying:Herbs wit...
fridge in an airy basket for a few days, but it’s better to actively dry them a little beforehand. I pop them in a dehydrator on a low heat setting for an hour or two. If you don’t have a dehydrator, a wire rack on a sunny window ledge or in a warm, airy location works ...
While I was really excited and pleased to use the freeze-dried veggies, to save even more money in the long run I would recommendbuying a dehydratorand using fresh veggies in bulk. If you backpack often, the dehydrator should pay itself off in no time, as the freeze-dried alternatives are...
Oil should keep a year or more when stored in cool, dark, dry place. Pro Tips A measuring shot glass works great for getting accurate measurements of small quantities of alcohol. If you don’t need to use your standing blender for other things in the next 24 hours, and if it has an...
The best way to dry herbs is to air dry them. By using this slow method, you keep the oils intact. Tie small bunches of herbs upside down for a week or two, depending on your drying conditions. Drying is complete when the stems break easily, and the leaves crumble when crushed. Store...
Now it's time to pack the jar that you'll ferment your sauerkraut in. Grab a few handfuls of cabbage and put them into the jar and add a bit of the brine, just to the top of the cabbage. Reach in with your hand or a wooden spoon and press the cabbage down into the bottom. Yo...
Because the oven is preheated to a lower temperature and then shut off before the bars go in, I don’t believe it will “cook” the bars. The very low heat should help them dry out a bit. Also, it may help to mix those up a little bit if they have wet and dry spots! It may...