Dehydrating Celery


Yes, I do get funny looks from the "checkers" at our local grocery store. I'm sure they must think I served stuffing to at least 200 people at Thanksgiving! But, if they are going to celery on sale, then they must expect people to buy it, right??

I'll keep this short and sweet, I know we are all recovering from Thanksgiving!

Here's how to dry all that celery that's on sale:

Dried Celery

Wash and trim the celery as you normally would. Slice in very thin slices. I like to use a mandoline to get my slice uniform. I do mine about 1/8 inch thick. No need to blanch! Spread them in a single layer, not touching, on your dehydrator trays. Dry at 120 degrees for about 8-12 hours. The celery will be crisp when dry.

I use mine in soups and stews all winter. You can also grind it up in your blender, add salt, and have your own Celery Salt!

Don't throw away the leaves you've trimmed off, either! Wash and pat them dry, and dehydrate as you do any herb. Place them in the dehydrator for 6 to 8 hours at 100 degrees. You can also use them to make vegetable stock next time you clean out your refrigerator. Once you've trimmed the leaves, they keep well in a plastic bag, in the refrigerator, until you're ready to use them.

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