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Nesco American Harvest FD-61 Snackmaster Encore Dehydrator and Jerky Maker

Manufacturer : Nesco
In Stock : 7


List Price: $49.99

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Features

  • 500 wats to dry faster
  • Adjustable Thermostat
  • Patented Converga-Flow action for fast drying
  • No need to rotate trays
  • Expandable to 12 trays

Product Description

Makes great tasting, healthy snacks & jerky! Top mounted fan and 500 watts of drying power generate maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables and jerky Adjustable thermostat allows user to dry different foods at proper temperatures for best drying results Patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber and across the trays for fast even drying Vita-Save exterior blocks harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food Sold with 4 trays, 1 fruit roll sheet, 2 original spice & cure packs and a 52 page care/use guide

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 11 reviews

Rating :
works like a charm & so much fun to use! - Snowgator, Mar 31, 2008

I bought this product because I am getting into raw foods. It works beautifully to dry fruits and vegetables. I have done apples, pears, mango, bananas, strawberries and pineapple. The dried watermelon and cantaloupe are the best, as they taste like candy! It also does a nice job on flax crackers. I would suggest rotating the trays mid-way, since the top and bottom trays seem to dry more quickly.


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Great for Jerky! - James F. Bragg, Mar 10, 2008

I recently purchased this because I make Venison jerky. It was quick however I have to agree with one review on here! Be careful about the temp settings cause my jerky came out as crunchy as potato chips!! That is the only reason I did not give it five stars!


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Nesco American Harvest Dehydrator - K. McDonald, Feb 08, 2008

I purchased this for my husband because he loves jerky and it is sooo expensive when purchased from the store. I have made jerky 3 times with this machine and I love it! My husband says the flavor is great and he hasn't bought any from the store since I received the machune, so I tend to believe him. If there could be one improvement on the machine, it would be that they start making non-stick trays. Cleaning the trays is difficult because small pieces of meat get stuck on them. I did try spraying cooking oil on the trays prior to making the jerky, but they were still more difficult to clean than I would have liked. Overall, we are very satisfied with the machine.


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This item pays for iteself within weeks - S. Shrader, Jan 24, 2008

I absolutely love my dehydrator. I received it as a gift for Christmas and I have already used it a dozen times. So far I've made beef jerky and venison jerky, and I've dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It has already paid for itself. There are 7 heat settings and a quick heating guide on the cover. It also comes with a how-to/cook book and jerky seasonings/cure. This is the perfect item for the cook who seems to have everything, plus, it can save you money.


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Great product - S. Reutzel, Jan 01, 2008

I ordered this for my husband to make jerky. It has been great. I received everything in the box just as the ad stated. Fairly quiet operation. Jerky is done in 31/2 to 4 hours. Highly recommend.

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