Dehydrating 101

Dehydrating 101

SUMMER SQUASH

Yellow and Zucchini Squash

Excalibur says these particular varieties of Summer Yellow Squash are the best to Dry:

Crookneck
Pattypan
Early Straightneck

The Squash should have good color and shape as well as meaty and young. I find Squash easy and fast to Dehydrate. You should:

Wash Squash
Slice 1/8″-1/4″
Peeling is not Required
Sanitize Trays and Place Slices on Trays
Dry at 125*F-52*C until Leather Feel
Can take up to 12 Hours to Dry Depending on Humidity

ZUCCHINI SQUASH

Zucchini Squash is better dried if you select young squash that has not formed seeds otherwise seeds are removed as they do not Dry Well. To Dehydrate:

Wash
Peeling is Not Required
Remove Seeds
Slice into 1/8″-1/4″ Slices
Sanitize Trays and Place Slices on Trays
Dry at 125*F-52*C until Brittle
Can take up to 9 Hours to Dry depending upon Humidity

Zucchini Squash can be used Shredded in Breads, Sliced and used in Lasagna, Chopped Raw in Salads or Dried as Chips or Grilled or Broiled Topped with Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Basil, Parmesan Cheese, Tomato, or Crumbled Cooked, Bacon as Toppings or make up Your Own Toppings. Use Dried, Broken pieces in Soups. Delicious

“ENJOY DEHYDRATING SUMMER SQUASH”