How to Dry Onions in a Dehydrator (8 Steps)
Drying vegetables is an easy and effective way to preserve them. By removing the moisture, vegetables last longer and have a longer shelf life. A wide range of vegetables are suitable for dehydration, including onions. Onions play an important role in many recipes. Although dry onions don't have as pungent a taste or aroma as fresh onions, they still provide flavor for dishes. Dehydrators are effective for drying and preserving.
Things You'll Need
- Dehydrator
- Knife
- Containers
- Drying trays
Instructions
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Choose young immature onions with good color.
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Slice the onions into rings about 1/8 inch thick with a knife.
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Place the onions on drying trays on one layer. Leave a little space between the pieces.
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Place the trays in the dehydrator. Turn the dehydrator to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Leave the onions in for 3 to 6 hours. Turn the onions over at the halfway mark.
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Turn down heat to 130 degrees Fahrenheit for the last hour of dehydration.
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Remove onion slices from dehydrator and let them cool.
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Store the onions in containers and keep in a cool and dry place. Another option is to put the containers in the freezer.
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