Nesco Food Dehydrator - Manual (Page 30)

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Average
Food Part of Plant Preparation Drying Time Uses
Fennel Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Salads, soups or stews
Fennel Seeds Rinse in cold water 2-5 hrs. Cakes, cookies, breads
Garlic Clove Cut in half 6-12 hrs. Salt, powder, recipes
lengthwise
Ginger Root Rinse, slice 3/8" or 2-5 hrs. Meat, vegetables,
grate cookies and dessert
dishes
Ginger Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Soups
Marjoram Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Italian, meat, fish, egg
and poultry dishes
Mint Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Sauces, mint jelly &
lamb dishes.
Mustard Seeds Rinse in cold water 2-5 hrs. Corned beef,
sauerkraut, salad
dressings & cabbage
Oregano Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Italian, Greek,
Mexican
and tomato dishes
Parsley Leaves and Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Powder, use leaves
stems for flakes
Rosemary Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Barbecue sauces,
poultry, meats, egg
dishes, lamb,
and vegetables
Sage Leaves and Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Poultry, pork, lamb,
stems veal and fish dishes
Tarragon Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Sauces, salads, fish
and poultry
Thyme Leaves Rinse in cold water 1-3 hrs. Meat, fish and poultry
dishes, green beans,
beets, carrots, and
potatoes
Herb Drying Guidelines