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Recipe: Drying Vegetables

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Many vegetables are very tasty when dried, others may lose their appeal and are better frozen or fresh, Vegetables have a low acid and sugar content that makes them more subject to spoilage, and tend to have far shorter shelf life than dried fruits.

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Vegetables should be dried at 130°F to 140°F (55°C to 60°C). By drying foods in this temperature range, you will minimize the loss of heat sensitive vitamins A & C.

Vegetable Drying Chart

FoodAverage Drying TimesFoodAverage Drying Times
Artichoke6-12 HoursGreen Beans6-12 Hours
Asparagus3-10 HoursMushrooms4-10 Hours
Beets3-10 HoursOnions6-12 Hours
Broccoli4-10 HoursPeas5-14 Hours
Carrots6-12 HoursPeppers5-7 Hours
Cauliflower6-14 HoursPeppers(Hot)3-30 Hours
Celery3-10 HoursPotatoes6-12 Hours
Corn6-12 HoursTomatoes6-12 Hours
Eggplant4-14 HoursZucchini/Squash5-10 Hours

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