Stop watching good food go to waste.
Every summer, home gardeners and farmers market regulars face the same problem: more fresh produce than they can
possibly eat, and a freezer that’s already full. A dehydrator solves this permanently — and once you learn to use
one properly, you’ll wonder how you managed without it.
The Complete Dehydrator Handbook is a thorough, safety-first guide to home food dehydration, written for beginners
but comprehensive enough for anyone who wants to go deeper. From choosing the right machine to long-term storage in mylar bags, every step is covered.
Inside you’ll learn:
– How dehydration actually works — water activity, case hardening, airflow, and why temperature matters more than time
– Which dehydrator to buy (and which features are marketing noise)
– Complete guides for 13 fruits, 13 vegetables, herbs, and jerky — with exact temperatures, times, and storage lifespans
– USDA-compliant jerky protocols so your meat is safe every time
– How to make fruit leather, backpacker meals, and dehydrated pantry staples
– Long-term storage: conditioning, oxygen absorbers, mylar bags, and what actually lasts 10+ years
– Troubleshooting: mold, case hardening, uneven drying, and off flavors — fixed
Whether you’re preserving a harvest, building an emergency food supply, or cutting down on food waste, this book gives you everything you need to do it right.
Your dehydrator has been waiting. Let’s put it to work.
