COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed
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With 450 Watts of power and 5 round trays, the FD is plastic, while the stainless steel model (CP267-SS is steel) has a more curved appearance. Fd) is 600 Watt and comes with six It's my pleasure to help!
The model I have is different from the one you have, but it is better to run it when you are There was a recall of a food dehydrator a few years back because it was a fire hazard Use Google to see what's out there.
It is my experience that National Presto Dehydro Fruit Roll Sheets do not work - I have tried other brands and they also do not work - There is an issue with the size of these. It works well in the Cosori when the mesh screens are nonstick.
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Selected User Reviews For COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed
I can assure you it is the best jerky you'll ever taste! When he takes his Harley for a ride, my husband loves it. It is easy to create dried food exactly as you prefer with the way you can set the temperature and time. cook at lower temperatures per the booklet's recommendation since it keeps the meat softer and juicier I also keep the meat in the refrigerator to be on the safe side. As I mentioned, I marinate the meat for 48 hours at least. As for fruit, I haven't done it yet. We've had lower temperatures in some areas as well, especially with oranges, but it takes some checking in and patience. You can also get bananas. Our back porch is screened off by it, so we have good airflow and we do not feel overwhelmed by strong aromas inside. I am very pleased with my new appliance all in all. This is a great value at such a low price! There's just something about it that I like. This is a highly recommended book.
In addition to this dehydrator, I also own a coffee grinder. Thanks to the timer and temperature functions (as well as the these features, so I had to make sure to unplug it from the wall There is no need for an electrician to set up this dehydrator because it comes with an easy-to-use control panel. It was recommended that I run the dehydrator for 30 minutes on its first run with nothing in it. As mentioned, there was a little bit of a smell however, I followed the instructions as closely as possible I did notice that when I used it to dehydrate bananas for 12 hours, the smell it gave off was much more noticeable (and I don't believe it was bananas). When I ran it for a third time, the smell disappeared. My favorite thing about this dehydrator is its versatility. One thing I have to watch out for, however, is my son's touchy-feely fingers touching the buttons on the front and turning it on, so I unplug it when I notice it's ready to dry. Please keep in mind that this is not an endorsement There is no problem for me, but I know some people won't buy a product if it isn't made in their country, so I am letting you know the box does state "made in China. ".
My first dehydrator, a Nesco FD-100, was purchased in August 2011 and I have been making beef jerky ever since I still worked with 80 (It still works now). I dehydrated over the course of that time ** - A wide variety of fruits (bananas, persimmons, pineapples, mangoes, etc) *- Leafy herbs (usually in the form of flowers and leaves for tea)- Beef jerky (mostly. In addition, other meats need too much preparation to be dehydrated)
Their square tables are a bit larger but do not drier as evenly as the rounded tray ones. My first Cosori appliance, which I had never heard of, is far smaller in size. PROS - It is believed that round trays dehydrate items a bit more evenly than square trays
- This product reaches a temperature of 165F, making it safe for you to make beef jerky in it*- I am very happy that this product is dishwasher safe (especially after making jerky) and BPA-free I am free*- There are 5 trays included (do not stack the trays too high, otherwise the food may not dehydrate evenly, making some of it unsafe to eat or store. )
- The ability to set multiple temperatures*- It has a built-in timer that can be set up to 48 hours
The appliance is inexpensive, making it a good value - Protect yourself from overheating by - This recipe book contains the recipes. Please review the cons below I'm worried that the top cover, which is made up of a transparent plastic, could single most frustrating aspect of the product. Although the cover is tough, it could have been constructed of something more durable. I am therefore taking a star away from the review. Dehydration of goods on round trays (as opposed to square ones) is less convenient - Any sauces that drip into the heating system in the center could damage it because the heat is distributed from bottom to top. It is for this very reason that I will use this dehydrator for anything other than fruits and vegetables A saucey/non-saucy mix You can find meat items here. If I am going to dry saucy/meat items, I will need a dehydrator that dries from the top. As a bottom line - A poorly designed up heating system knocks off half a star - There is an air vent at the top which allows most of the heat to escape without first going over the items (the Nesco lets the heat out through the sides. ) This is likely why the top tray does not dry as well as the bottom ones. A half hour into the drying process, I toss the top of the bag over to the bottom. When I first got it, I did not have this problem
The price-to-performance of this dehydrator is one of the best in its class, as I reported earlier A good value can be found in this product. Dehydrated my fruit and herb very well, and dehydrated my beef jerky well (except for the TOP trays, as previously stated). In addition to the larger drying capacity offered by the square trays, the Nesco heats from the top down, which makes cleaning it up easier.
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As for the trays, they can be positioned in any direction on the dryer There is a marked difference in depth from side to side. It didn't occur to me until I used this machine a second time.
Watch Alton Brown's Good Eats episode about beef jerky making. A lot of things will be taught to you. Following that, you may experiment with various recipes you may find online. It may also be worthwhile to consider using a meat slicer, which will help keep the meat at a consistent thickness while you cook it. It is important to remember that beef jerky fat spoils more quickly than beef. Therefore, if you want your jerky to stay fresh as long as possible, you should trim out as much fat as you can and/or buy as lean meat as possible. In my opinion, it is better to have fat in my jerky, so I keep it in the refrigerator as an extra precaution, even though I have consumed it while traveling for four days In general, for non-backpackers, a day wilderness trip is about the same as previous trips. The choice is yours meat or no meat Especially for saucy items (such as fruit, herbs, and vegetables), this dehydrator is very effective. Sauces and meats should be poured over the bottom, because it provides a lot of moisture Considering the up heating design of this unit, it can be quite a mess to clean up sauces. In addition, if sauces fall into the center of the heating element, it can accelerate the break down of the device. There is something wrong with the material of the lid cover, which is so thin and weak that it will absolutely break at some point about washing or whatever. Could you please explain to me why Cosori would cheapen this appliance with such a poor cover? It's important to note that the top trays, especially the upper ones, This is mostly due to the fact that it doesn't very well dry. You can encourage me to write more reviews by clicking on the "Yes/Helpful" button below if this review was helpful to you. I appreciate your kind words!.
A period of about two months was involved. Everything in the dehydrator turned to mush when I came home. It smelled like an electrical fire in the entire house. The only good thing that happened to the house was that it didn't catch fire!.
I just got my dehydrator on Thursday, and I've been making apple chips all weekend. In this recipe, I used one granny smith apple and one red delicious apple. A temperature of 145 degrees took about 11 hours to cook. A thin layer of slices covered them. My chicken came out tasty and crispy enough for me to eat. This was not something I wanted to do for a long period of time.
When I bought the dehydrator for drying herbs, I didn't think I'd be able to do so much. But, thanks to its variable temperature controls, I can do a lot more and do not have to worry about 'cooking' to the right Everything we have made has been wonderful, the cleaning up is a breeze, and we've had a blast. It's a great deal for the price.
It seems to work well, although I've only used it two times so far. Considering that it is digital and programmable (time and temperature), I really like it. In addition, I appreciate the clear cover, so I can see the contents at a glance (at least on the upper Still haven't made any items that require fine mesh, but I would like to Inserts and trays for fruit roll ups were also included. The recipe book contains jerky recipes as well as simple fruit and vegetable Despite this, I found some free dehydrator recipe books on kindle (I'm a monthly subscriber) that entail a broader range of food. Additionally, you might be able to find some by searching the internet or YouTube. Anything that happens that is noteworthy will be reflected in my review.
I liked that the racks fit in the Using the dehydrator, I washed them, placed them in rack, and then dried them. Citrus slices made with candied citrus weren't as good as I hoped. I hate it). This might just be used for orange segments and apple slices. The thing is, I'm lazy to clean it, but it's a great There is a need to figure out where to store this so my husband won't.