Dehydrating...
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This is rich.......we got a guy in pennsylvania asking a guy in michigan how to dehydrate shrimp.......yup.
Next thing Ole' sparkey will be asking seedtick how to shovel snow......
Piper
Next thing Ole' sparkey will be asking seedtick how to shovel snow......
Piper
I have had dehydrated shrimp on the trail from outdoor outfitters, none have had any taste or contributed to a good trail dinner. I was hoping to try my own to see if the quality of taste gets better. The Chicken of the Sea shrimp in a foil bag doesn't seem to offer alot of taste, but certainly better than dried. I thought if I would start with some Georgia Wild shrimp the end result of dehydrated shrimp might be better.
I've never dehydrated shrimp. If I were to experiment, I'd boil & peal them first. I'd likely slice them lengthwise too just to get more surface area. I've eaten freeze dried shrimp for nearly 40 years. Mz. Jean would be the expert to ask, I think.
Frankly, I'd get some fresh fish (even from the market) and smoke them.
Frankly, I'd get some fresh fish (even from the market) and smoke them.
I nuked up a butternut squash (most any hard, winter squash will do), and dehydrated some. The first batch, I spread out about 1/4" thick on waxed paper. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use waxed paper for fruit or vegetable leather. You can use plastic wrap, but I prefer parchment paper. It is silicone treated, works perfectly.
Once the goo (squash, berries, apple sauce, tomato paste, etc.) is partly dry, peel it off the parchment and turn it upside down for thorough, even drying.
Fruit leather can be cut into strips for easy chewing. I cut squash into little squares about 1/4" X 1/4" for easier re-hydrating. Carry in a Ziploc bag, add a bit of hot water & reseal. Add carefully so as to not add too much. Near end of re-hydration process, add some sugar, butter, & salt to taste.
Halve an apple, cut into narrow sections, cut core from center, sprinkle with lemon juice, let dry some, sprinkle with cinnamon, and dehydrate until a tough, leathery consistency. Eat raw, stewed, or dice up into either oatmeal or beans.
Once the goo (squash, berries, apple sauce, tomato paste, etc.) is partly dry, peel it off the parchment and turn it upside down for thorough, even drying.
Fruit leather can be cut into strips for easy chewing. I cut squash into little squares about 1/4" X 1/4" for easier re-hydrating. Carry in a Ziploc bag, add a bit of hot water & reseal. Add carefully so as to not add too much. Near end of re-hydration process, add some sugar, butter, & salt to taste.
Halve an apple, cut into narrow sections, cut core from center, sprinkle with lemon juice, let dry some, sprinkle with cinnamon, and dehydrate until a tough, leathery consistency. Eat raw, stewed, or dice up into either oatmeal or beans.
Kayak Jack said:Frankly, I'd get some fresh fish (even from the market) and smoke them.
FRESH FISH come from the stream or river , not so fresh fish come from the market. If it ain't still wiggling when you cook it , it is not that fresh. :roll:
Chuck.