PREPPER'S SURVIVAL 5 IN 1 BOX SET: Survival Guide for Beginners | 12 Step Plan including Bug-Out Bag | Survival Pantry | Water Survival Guide | Home Defense Guide (Survival Guide, Prepper´s Survival) by Pepper Survival Project

Author:Pepper Survival Project [Project, Pepper Survival]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fachbücher
Published: 2015-03-22T05:00:00+00:00

What vegetables, fruits and herbs can you dry

Not all foods work well for drying. Here are some ideas on what foods you can dry

‣Green Beans: The best way is to steam them for about 5 minutes first, and then use a sturdy needle and upholstery thread to string them. Hang the strings outside in a shady area during the day (sun causes the beans to lose color), then bring them inside at night. Or hang them in an attic. They will get leathery after a few days, and can be used in soups. Before storing, heat the beans in a 175-degree oven for half an hour - this kills any insects and eggs that might be hiding in there, waiting to come out in storage.

‣Mushrooms: Don't wash mushrooms first; just wipe them off. String them on thread like the beans, indoors or out, but mushrooms can be hung in the sun. They will become crisp and brittle after a few days, so if you prefer them leathery you should keep a close eye on them. They should also be heated before storage to kill insect eggs.

‣Tomatoes: Italian or Roma tomatoes work best for drying due to their lower moisture content. Slice them lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and air-dry them. You can string them or lay them on several thicknesses of paper towel placed on a screen. Turn them as they dry if they are lying on the screen. They are fully dried when they are leathery and fairly pliable. As with all dried fruits, place tomatoes in the freezer to kill any bugs.

‣Grapes: Make your own raisins! Breaking the skin first helps the drying process along. You can dry these in the sun if you wish, laying them on a paper towel-covered screen and covering them lightly with a cloth or paper towel. They should be ready in about 5 days, but they might dry before that. Freeze before storing.

‣Strawberries: Dried strawberries have a hard texture that makes them fun to suck on to soften them. You can also slice them first. Strawberries can be dried on screen trays like grapes.

‣Citrus peel

‣Onion

‣Garlic

‣Hot peppers such as cayenne, seeds removed

‣Celery seeds

‣Mustard seeds

‣Echinacea (flowers, stems, leaves, and roots)

‣Lemon balm (stems and leaves)

‣Catnip (stems and leaves)

‣Mints (stems and leaves)

‣Bee balm (stems and leaves)

‣Dill (seeds and leaves)

‣Stevia (leaves)

‣Ginger (root)

‣Sage (leaves)

‣Basil (leaves)

‣Dill seeds

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