{"product_id":"food-drying-techniques-710eqq","title":"Food Drying Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreserving your harvest through drying is one of the oldest and most reliable methods of food storage, and \u003cem\u003eFood Drying Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e by Carol Costenbader offers practical, step-by-step guidance for doing it right. Whether you want to store fruit, vegetables, herbs, or meat, this concise guide covers all the essential techniques for success in the home kitchen or on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book walks you through food preparation steps like blanching, slicing, and seasoning before drying, as well as the four primary drying methods: air drying, sun drying, dehydrator use, and oven drying. You’ll also learn about post-drying practices including pasteurizing, packing, and safe long-term storage, plus creative ways to rehydrate foods for cooking. Special sections cover making fruit leathers, drying herbs for year-round flavor, and preparing jerky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its clear instructions and practical tips, this resource makes it easy to transform seasonal abundance into shelf-stable, nutritious food that’s ready whenever you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more resources on preserving and homesteading skills, visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/collections\/home-gardening-books\"\u003eHome Gardening Books\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Costenbader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softback, 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storey Publishing, 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying methods, food prep, storage, recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535810044132,"sku":"BO1090","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/food-drying-techniques.jpg?v=1785402616","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/food-drying-techniques-710eqq","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}