Your new dehydrator seems very similar to my Cosori, which I also enjoy using. Like your dehydrator, mine gets a workout during harvest season also. I'm very glad I decided to purchase one a couple of years ago.
I love my new dehydrator, too. Especially since hearing about Appalachian Leather Britches. Who knew that dried green beans would make me do a happy dance? I soak them overnight and cook them in stock in the instant pot most of the time. Sometimes I add dried onions and tomatoes. As for all the other things I've dried, I'm just beginning to learn what to do with them. But I am definitely making more space for beans in the garden this year. Thank you for another great video, Mr. Scott!
Your London Sunshine looks identical to my Ivation but mine has 10 trays. I’ve had it about 4 years now and love it. I bought extra silicone liners but sometimes I use parchment paper to avoid having any cleaning up. I especially love my Ivation for how much space it has when I incubate my yogurt, I can fit 8 quart jars onto 2 shelves in one go. This dehydrator is one of my best purchases!!
I swapped out my Excalibur a couple of years ago for a Sedona. I love the Sedona and their customer service has been awesome. I would love to have your recipe for jerky.
Wow, now you can get more done quicker with two if you want to. I enjoy our Excalibur because it is outside in the deck 😂. We too also use other preserving methods, but prefer dehydrating over all other methods. Enjoy your new dehydrator!
I am on my second Excalibur dehydrator. It is interesting to learn of an other good brand. I like that it has metal trays and the tray that you use to make fruit roll ups has sides. I will keep this in mind when I need to purchase another one.
Curious about cost comparison of a new Excalibur & London Sunshine? I bought a Cosori brand a few years ago that looks very similar to your London. It was considerably less than a new Excalibur; it gets hot enough for jerky; it comes with stainless shelves and a plastic set up for fruit rolls. The Excalibur has a stainless shelf option, but of course it costs more. I’ve never heard of the London Sunshine; I’ll give it a look. Thanks for the review
Nice. I'm looking to get a dehydrator before fall. I have the old round American Harvest type now but my daughter adopted it. Plus those trays were impossible to clean. Those look like they would fit the dishwasher nicely.
A real upgrade would be a freeze dryer. I know they’re expensive but freeze drier preserve ALL nutrients in your food. You can’t make jerky in it, but freeze driedfruits taste way better than dehydrated. And dehydrators don’t make money. Freeze driers can make you a lot of cash on the side in various ways.
Aside from something like jerky, what things are better dehydrated instead of freeze dried? Is it just a matter of how long until you plan on using something so if it's soon enough no point in the extra energy to freeze dry?
Time until use and ease of drying are primary factors I use in deciding which to do. Texture is also important. I like the crunch or strawberries, peaches, and apples that the freeze dryer produces, compared to the leathery chew that is common from a dehydrator.
Question. Yesterday I binge watched youtubes on the benefits of using worm castings in your garden. Today the ones that came up as recommended suggested worm castings cause bitterness in your veggies proportional to the amount added to the soil. I value your thots, what is your opinion?
I have never heard that and can't see how it would happen. Castings have less of an effect on soil than any of the other animal manures we use. I've never heard that cow manure, chicken manure, or alpaca manure will cause bitterness. It is all broken down by soil microbes and the nutrients are absorbed by plants, not flavor.
I have had my latest Excalibur dehydrator for over 30 years. The one previous I had over 15 years. This particular one has nine trays. No matter what I dry in the dehydrator I have never gone above 115° and that includes making jerky. I see no reason to set a temperature at a cooikng temp when drying is what I am attempting. Those who dried their food 200 years ago only had the sun and heat of the day.
Your new dehydrator seems very similar to my Cosori, which I also enjoy using. Like your dehydrator, mine gets a workout during harvest season also. I'm very glad I decided to purchase one a couple of years ago.
I also upgraded, to a Corsori, which looks identical to your new one...
I love my new dehydrator, too. Especially since hearing about Appalachian Leather Britches. Who knew that dried green beans would make me do a happy dance? I soak them overnight and cook them in stock in the instant pot most of the time. Sometimes I add dried onions and tomatoes. As for all the other things I've dried, I'm just beginning to learn what to do with them. But I am definitely making more space for beans in the garden this year. Thank you for another great video, Mr. Scott!
I love seeing Gardener Scott all excited about the new dehydrator. Happy dehydrating, Gardner Scott!
Your London Sunshine looks identical to my Ivation but mine has 10 trays. I’ve had it about 4 years now and love it. I bought extra silicone liners but sometimes I use parchment paper to avoid having any cleaning up. I especially love my Ivation for how much space it has when I incubate my yogurt, I can fit 8 quart jars onto 2 shelves in one go. This dehydrator is one of my best purchases!!
As someone who has never tried dehydrating food… I love watching your videos. It’s like alchemy.
Your new machine is a beast!
Bought a new dehydrator myself this winter, have not even unboxed it yet. You inspired me to make some jerky, thanks Gardener Scott. Stay Well!!!
I swapped out my Excalibur a couple of years ago for a Sedona. I love the Sedona and their customer service has been awesome. I would love to have your recipe for jerky.
Wow, now you can get more done quicker with two if you want to. I enjoy our Excalibur because it is outside in the deck 😂. We too also use other preserving methods, but prefer dehydrating over all other methods. Enjoy your new dehydrator!
I am on my second Excalibur dehydrator. It is interesting to learn of an other good brand. I like that it has metal trays and the tray that you use to make fruit roll ups has sides. I will keep this in mind when I need to purchase another one.
Thank you for your efforts!
Curious about cost comparison of a new Excalibur & London Sunshine?
I bought a Cosori brand a few years ago that looks very similar to your London. It was considerably less than a new Excalibur; it gets hot enough for jerky; it comes with stainless shelves and a plastic set up for fruit rolls. The Excalibur has a stainless shelf option, but of course it costs more.
I’ve never heard of the London Sunshine; I’ll give it a look. Thanks for the review
I have a cosori and looks like the London sunshine.
Nice. I'm looking to get a dehydrator before fall. I have the old round American Harvest type now but my daughter adopted it. Plus those trays were impossible to clean. Those look like they would fit the dishwasher nicely.
You're the man
Nice !
Can you show us how you dehydrate produce from your garden?
I have more videos planned. This one shows how I do the fruit leather: th-cam.com/video/QcHxnwLBnSQ/w-d-xo.html
A real upgrade would be a freeze dryer. I know they’re expensive but freeze drier preserve ALL nutrients in your food. You can’t make jerky in it, but freeze driedfruits taste way better than dehydrated. And dehydrators don’t make money. Freeze driers can make you a lot of cash on the side in various ways.
I do have a freeze dryer and have made videos on it.
I would love your recipe for the jerky
Do you have a video on making black garlic with your new machine? Mine seems to be taking forever
I don't.
Aside from something like jerky, what things are better dehydrated instead of freeze dried? Is it just a matter of how long until you plan on using something so if it's soon enough no point in the extra energy to freeze dry?
Time until use and ease of drying are primary factors I use in deciding which to do. Texture is also important. I like the crunch or strawberries, peaches, and apples that the freeze dryer produces, compared to the leathery chew that is common from a dehydrator.
Question. Yesterday I binge watched youtubes on the benefits of using worm castings in your garden. Today the ones that came up as recommended suggested worm castings cause bitterness in your veggies proportional to the amount added to the soil. I value your thots, what is your opinion?
I have never heard that and can't see how it would happen. Castings have less of an effect on soil than any of the other animal manures we use. I've never heard that cow manure, chicken manure, or alpaca manure will cause bitterness. It is all broken down by soil microbes and the nutrients are absorbed by plants, not flavor.
Are the power usage different?
I don't have specific power data, but the London Sunshine has less air leakage and appears to be more efficient.
I have had my latest Excalibur dehydrator for over 30 years. The one previous I had over 15 years. This particular one has nine trays. No matter what I dry in the dehydrator I have never gone above 115° and that includes making jerky. I see no reason to set a temperature at a cooikng temp when drying is what I am attempting. Those who dried their food 200 years ago only had the sun and heat of the day.
How many hours does it take to make Jerky at 115°?
Pretty sure they had fire also . A rack with buffalo straps hanging over a smokey fire gets hotter then sunshine.
At 145 to 165 you're cooking it, not dehydrating it...jus sayin...