Re: [CH] dehydrators 2

Myron Menaker (myronm@bellsouth.net)
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 13:33:19 -0400

Has anyone used a crockpot? The "low" setting is nominally 198ºF. I
presume one would prop the lid open to permit the moisture to escape.

Thanks from Hurricane Alley,

Myron

"Tom F. Bryant" wrote:
> 
> Hi Rob,
>     The heat range 100-150 degrees F. will work fine, and won't cook or burn
> your chiles. And, yes, wash them first, and just be patient. Real
> dehydration takes lotsa time.
> Tom in Paris, Tx
> 
> I've got suggestions between 90 and 200F, is there any hand rule for this.
> Is it depending of the size or kind?
> Or is it depending on time you want to dry?  ( I don't want to cook or burn
> them..)
> 
> And do you clean/wash them before you dry them? ( I was thinking of doing
> this)

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