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Category: DRYING

Drying is one of the oldest methods of preservation. It’s also a wonderful way to concentrate flavors and make delicious snacks.

Les Herbes de Provence

John MacDowall March 13, 2017 April 9, 2020DRYING, Spice Mixes herbs, spice mixes 1
Herbes de Provence

Herbes de Provence [ɛʁb.də.pʁɔ.vɑ̃s] is a mixture of dried herbs that typically grow in the Provence region of southeast France. Herbes de Provence are used to flavor grilled foods such as fish and meat, as well as vegetable stews. The mixture can be added to foods before or during cooking…

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How to Dry Herbs Quickly in the Microwave

John MacDowall July 25, 2014 October 3, 2016BACKPACKING, DRYING drying, easy, fast, herbs, how to, preservation, quick, spices 0
How to Quick Dry Herbs

To dry your freshly harvested herbs from your garden, don’t turn on the oven or invest in an expensive food dehydrator – use your microwave! Drying takes just a couple of minutes, if you’re careful. I found this method when I was at my parent’s farm house where there’s no…

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Refrigerator Smoked Fish

John MacDowall May 8, 2014 January 20, 2022DRYING dehydrating, preservation, snacks, traditional 8

Well, sort of “Refrigerator Smoked Fish”.  This is actually a recipe for making homemade lox.  I’m not advocating using the fridge for a smoker.  What I AM suggesting is to find yourself some Salish to use to do a basic salt cure of some fish. ˈsāliSH is named for the American…

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How to make Chicken Treats for Dogs

John MacDowall April 2, 2012 January 19, 2022CHARCUTERIE, CURING, DRYING dehydrating, homemade, preservation 0
Homemade Chicken Dog Treats

Because of the rumors of how scary the chicken treats that come from Asia are, I decided to make my own chicken dog treats. We go through a lot of chicken in our house… (Warning: this post contains graphic images of chicken.) We buy whole chickens and save off the…

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Cajun Jerky Seasoning

John MacDowall April 8, 2011 April 9, 2020CHARCUTERIE, CURING, DRYING, Spice Mixes drying, homemade, salt, spices 0
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One-bag Backpacking Dinners

John MacDowall March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011DRYING backpacking, homemade 0
One Bag Backpacking Dinner

I love to cook but not when I’m backpacking.  Instead I like to cook at home and make One-bag Backpacking Dinners.  Some people like to cook a regular dish and portion into the dehydrator.  I think it makes an appealing mess.  I prefer to let the flavors come out when you…

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How to make the Best Beef Jerky

John MacDowall November 6, 2007 September 23, 2016CHARCUTERIE, CURING, DRYING beef, preservation, snacks 0

Start with a large cut of beef.  I used a Bottom Round Roast of about 4 pounds.  Cut in half along the grain, if necessary, to facilitate slicing later.  Put meat in freezer for 30-45 minutes, until firm but NOT frozen.  Slice the meat ACROSS the grain into slices about…

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