1 / 7The Beginner’s Guide to Dehydrating Food, 2nd Edition
Edition: The Beginner’s Guide to Dehydrating Food is an illustrated, 320-page guide to drying fruits, vegetables, meat, herbs and more. Its described coverage ranges from basic drying guidance to jerky, fruit leather, backpacking meals and specialty recipes, making it relevant to new dehydrator owners as well as cooks looking for broader ideas.
At a glance
- Covers drying fruits and vegetables, along with meat jerky, fruit leather, herbs and spice mixtures.
- The description also mentions backpacking meals and baby food.
- Publisher material says it includes instructions for foods such as cantaloupe, garlic, teas and poultry, plus recipes for camping mixes, broths, desserts and vinegars.
Reference price: $35.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad subject coverage gives beginners guidance across produce, meats and specialty preparations in one book.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the instructional content, recipes and food illustrations.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
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| Publication date | June 12 2018 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1635860245 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1635860245 |
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 1.59 x 22.86 cm |
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| Weight listed | 771 g |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes techniques and recipes but does not specify particular dehydrator models or equipment requirements. Check whether the guidance suits your appliance and intended foods.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- New dehydrator owners seeking guidance on a range of foods.
- Home cooks interested in preserving produce, making jerky or preparing dehydrated camping foods.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for a guide limited to one dehydrator model or one food category.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and helpful, with readers highlighting its recipes, dehydrating guidance and food illustrations. This aligns with the listing’s broad coverage, though feedback does not establish that every recipe or technique suits every dehydrator or use case.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the book as a helpful introduction and appreciate its recipes and illustrations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of foods does the book cover?
The listing describes guidance for fruits, vegetables, meat jerky, fruit leather, herbs and spices, backpacking meals and baby food.
Is this aimed at beginners?
Yes. The title and description present it as a beginner-friendly guide, with instructions and techniques for using a food dehydrator.
Does it include recipes beyond dried foods?
Publisher material mentions camping mixes, seasoned broths, desserts and vinegars in addition to drying guidance.
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