Open Country® 500 Watt Dehydrator with Jerky Kit
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- Easy-to-use, 500 watt dehydrator
- Coverga-Flow design distributes heat evenly - no need to rotate trays
- Adjustable thermostat - 95º to 155º
- Comes with four trays, two screens, two fruit roll sheets, and instruction/recipe book
- Jerky kit includes large gun with three tips and jerky spice and cure seasonings
- Great for any outdoors enthusiast
Make your own beef jerky, trail snacks, or soup mixes easily with the Open Country® 500 Watt Dehydrator with Jerky Kit. This easy-to-use machine uses Open Country's patented Converga-Flow® design to distribute pressurized heat throughout the trays, for fast, even drying from top to bottom without rotating trays, like you have to do with many other styles of dehydrators. The adjustable thermostat allows you to select dehydrating temperatures from 95º to 155º to handle a wide range of foods. VitaSave exterior retains vital nutrients. Includes four trays, two screens, two fruit roll sheets, large jerky gun with three tips, jerky spice and cure seasonings, and instruction/recipe book. Great for hunters, backpackers, campers, or any other outdoors enthusiasts. Made in USA.
Manufacturer model #: FD-62BJX
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by Daisy108 Wonderful
Got this dryer and I love how quite it is, works in half the time my old one did, one thing I don't like is that it is the drying racks are dish washer safe but only on the top shelf and with multiple parts that need to be cleaned take me 2-3 washes to clean everything kinda frustrating other then that I love it
March 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by luvmyboys Great Dehydrator
I purchased this dehydrator and LOVE IT! It's very quiet and my family seems to love everything I have dehydrated so far! It's very simple to use and a very easy cleanup.It has a lot of room and is nice to know that If I need more I can purchase additional trays to expand my dehydrating needs :O)
January 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by LinGrafix4 Best Value for Price!
The 500 watt Outdoor Country food dehydrator is an excellent investment. It's easy to use, runs more quietly than expected and easy to clean. I like that the motor & fan are in the top of the unit and that it comes with four trays and a jerky maker. I would have liked to be able to afford one with a timer, but have found it just as easy to plug it into a timer! I am very pleased with this item and would recommend it; if one READS THE BOOK and follows instructions that come with it, there is no reason anyone should be unhappy with the dehydrator. I need two more Clean-A-Screens and the jerky cure & spice packets though.
January 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by laylay Bext purchase ever
This open country dehydrator is the best machine since sliced bread. It is very easy to operate and cleans up after you use it very easily. I highly recommend this to anyone.
December 27, 2012
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Are the trays the same size as the 350 watt 7 tray dehydrator? http://www.basspro.com/Open-Country-7-Tray-Food-Dehydrator/product/97756/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT
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RE: Redhead Six Tray Food DehydratorThis product is not the same as the 350 watt 7 tray dehydrator? http://www.basspro.com/Open-Country-7-Tray-Food-Dehydrator/product/97756/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT.
The Redhead Six Tray FD is rectangular the Open Country 7 tray FD is round.
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I wondered if you had to remember or if there is an alarm or an automatic shut off valve when the food is dehydrated.Answers
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You have to remember to shut it off, also there is no on or off switch u have to unplug it
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No there is no alarm or timer. You have to keep an eye on it because people cut their food different sizes and place them on the trays differently so It takes different times for the finished product.A:Â
This one has no timer or alarm. I plugged mine into a timer... like the ones that you plug a lamp into to automatically turn on and off. The timer is not expensive and it saves having to remember to turn off the unit, as well as not keeping you housebound to be there to turn it off.
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No shutoff. Totally up to you to check it and flip the off switch when it's done. It's made this way so you can dry anything you want as long as you want. I like to turn veggies, herbs, and meats to dust in it. Then I crumble/crush/pulverise it into boullion, sauce mix, and seasoning blends. It does SO much more than jerky. But it makes a great jerky too. It's about as loud as a hair dryer on low setting, so it's doubtful you'll forget it's on.Details:Â
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It is dish washer safe but it says you have to wash it on top self onlyA:Â
Yes, I've placed mine in the dishwasher and they are still in perfect condition.
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Yes. Just not for the "drying" cycle on the dishwasher. Excessive heat will warp the trays. If you coat the trayswith a tiny bit of cooking spray each time, they handwash in seconds They also make a special easy clean tray you can order extra for super sticky stuff like pineapples.
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Your dehydrator trays are easy to clean. Simply soak trays in warm water with a mild detergent for several minutes. A soft-bristle brush will loosen food particles that resist softening by soaking. Don't clean any parts with scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or sharp utensils, as they tend to damage the surface of the trays. Trays can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher if you remove them before the drying cycle.CAUTION: Always remove trays before the drying cycle begins on your dishwasher.
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Totally depends on how you slice the meat, type of meat, etc. It comes standard w/ 7 trays. I can get about a 1/2 lb of beef on each tray, slices approx 1/4" thick. So I get 3 1/2-4 lbs of beef into a batch. Each batch takes 6-8 hrs, depending on wetness of marinate/dry rub and cut/fattiness of meat. You can order extra trays & stack as high as you want. (up to 30?) I'm sure that would require some rotating of trays and longer drying times. With 7 trays, no rotating is required if all cut the sameAnswers
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No you do not have to cook the meat before u dry it place it on the rack raw
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No. In fact, it's better to start with raw meat. Slice raw meat 1/4 - 1/2" thick. Marinate or dry rub and lay on the trays. In 6-8 hrs, you'll have jerky. Semi frozen meat slices best. If is recommended that you freeze pork or wild game below 0 degrees for 30 days before drying to be sure all parasites are dead. I've tried to jerky some steaks that were already marinated & grilled to a medium rare, and they just did not have the same robust flavor as when starting with raw meat. It also seems to have overdried to a very flaky/crumbly texture.
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When making jerky from pork, chicken, or turkey, use precooked and processed meat. Otherwise, others meats are raw then added to a in a salt mixture, then drying it without cooking. ThanksDetails:Â
or do I need a differect tray?Answers
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Same tray. Any veggie you want to dry on it. They make a couple of other trays for easy cleanup of sticky items like pineapple and for making fruit rollups or sauce powders. One of these may be nice for tiny herbs or something that may otherwise fall thru the mesh of the regular rack. But I have never had any problems doing any type of veggie or herbs on the regular racks.A:Â
Yes it can, it comes with thin plastic sheets that i think might be for that but im not sure. The very colorful diretions that come with it show dehydrating veggies, fruits, seafood, and of course meats and shows you how to do it all. Great investment!!A:Â
Yes, it has several trays and even comes with directions for an array of veggies.A:Â
Yes, Absolutely! Depending on the Vegetable the drying time will vary but online and in this machines manual it gives great tips for different foodsA:Â
yes can be used for vegetables ,fruit ,soups ,herbs,beef ...and this unit comes with everything u need to get started and do it all .A:Â
Absolutely. All necessary trays come with the machine. Please see instruction manual.A:Â
Yes, as long as they are not to small to fall through the slots.A:Â
Yes it can be used for vegtablesAnswers
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Yes. It heats from the top down to the bottom with an air forced heater. All of the racks are made of a plastic mesh so that the air circulated totally around the entire unit. I find it cook very evenly across all 7 of the racks it comes with.A:Â
Yes it does, very quiet too!!!A:Â
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Yes, but it is quiet.Answers
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Yes, with no problems. As high as you want to stack it. (manual says to to 30 trays). Keep in mind that it heats from the top/down. The more trays you add, the longer the bottom trays take to dry. Depending on what you are drying, how it's sliced, and where/how it's placed on the racks, some rotating of trays or sooner removal of entire trays may be needed to get your desired result. This things is so lightweight and easy to use, that tray checking and rotation if required really is a breeze.A:Â
Will handle up to 12 trays with out rotating ! per manufactures specificationsA:Â
It will handle 12 trays total.
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Manual says up to 30 trays. Ordered in sets of 2 for $7-$25/set, depending on size & type of tray.
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According to the manufacturer, it expands up to 12 trays total.A:Â
Yes, It will handle up to 12 trays total.1 of 1
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