Can a 5 lb roast for beef jerky fit into 5 trays, or does it require more room than just the 5 trays?
1028181
That depends on many things, how big and thick you cut the meat, just how wet it is. I would guess not, you would most likely have to do it in 2 possibly 3 lots. You have to leave room for air to circulate thru the trays, so you can't cover the tray totally full. The meat should be about 1/4" thick, with spaces between each slice, that's about the best answer I can give you. You could contact Nesco, they may have a better answer.
1028182
Really depends on how you cut it... I've put over 4 lbs of meat in there before but again its going to come down to how thin you cut the strips. If you go very thin you may need a couple more trays.
1028183
It possibly will need to be done in two batches, while you can really pack the meat in you need to make sure there is plently of air movement for good drying of the beef.
1028184
I've fit 4 pounds on 4 trays, so I think you could do 5lbs in 5 trays. I cut mine about 1/4"-3/8" thick for reference.
1235716
I've only used it a couple of time with jerky and veggies. All trays were full and it worked great. Though I did rotate the trays once. It took a little longer than stated. But still a good deal.
998719
Yes. A whole roaster fits in and that is the same size as a rotisserie chicken.
2242584
I'm not really sure but I don't think a couple more would hurt. I have completely loaded mine - trays full and all trays used - several times and it did seem to take longer to dry than when I had more open space on the trays or fewer trays being used. That was with sweet potatoes and another time with bananas so both high moisture things. I think it may be easy to "overload" with so many trays that the drying time took much longer - and with meat this would be a big concern to me.
1731582
Yes. You can use the roast function and set your tray on the support they provide.
1067897
Everything I've read about my American Harvest dehydrator, you're not supposed to use over 10 trays. I've found that when drying meat the bottom trays usually dry faster and I have to move the trays around. I would say 20 trays would probably take longer but you'd be able to remove the bottom trays sooner than the rest. 5 trays of jerky meat for me take about 4-5 hours.
2036272
Hi Amy! Thank you for your question. This is Qty. 1 Roast that is 5 lbs. and is certainly enough to serve 4-5 people. This is the perfect entre to serve that is sure to impress your guests!
2035011
Yes you can within a + or - 0.05 lbs. It will require a scale to put in the right amount of meat. Then some slight adjustments to achieve a firm pattie, filled to the edges of the press. I have made 5+ pounds of patties without having to readjust the press. The circumference of the pattie will always be the same but with variable thickness depending on the ounces you put in. When I next make them, I check the adjustment but usually it hasn't changed during washing and storage. The pattie paper is well worth a few dollars. I love my burger express, hope you will too.
329684
I use ground turkey for making jerky. I could easily load 4 lbs at a time, 5 if I tried.. of course using ground meat may be different than sliced meat as far as weight goes. It could depend upon thickness etc. .
357553
They do. Not looking at it but 5 shelves that all come out plus a drip pan. Am on my second one and use them mostly for fish and jerky. But see no reason not to do a roast. Might want to set it in the drip pan itself and then half? way thru turn the meat over in the pan since the heat is higher at the bottom. I rotate the shelves, top to bottom, when doing fish or meat since the heat is higher lower down. When doing jerky etc that is what we always do.Have fun.
919799
I've cooked roasts in my old one (same size) with no problem. The turkey breast should be fine. I find that I like roasts cooked in the Nesco better than the oven, especially when I cook them on low heat. Turkey should be very good in the Nesco as juices are retained. Enjoy!
451828
There are only 2 of us also and I have made a 5 pound roast with some carrots and potatoes in it. If you have a larger roast I would cut it in half and sear all sides of both halves, then cook it. I just bought the stainless steel one, have used it several times and love it! It replaces the aluminum one which I had for probably 30 years. As for artichokes, it depends on the size. I usually cook mine in the microwave.
1822923
First I do love this tray. It will cook 4 slices of bacon sometimes 5 if you lay them length wise and its a thick slice. No room for more than that. If you lay then the width you can cook more but u have to scrunch them in. I hope this review helped you. :)
1170856
Use 1 pound of hamburger or venison and use the press you can fill all 4 trays. It takes 4-5 hours just check the strips and see if they are dried like leathery and it will be done. Check the directions and it explains it all pretty well.
1966625
It probably could be done If you choose to use it like a giant crock pot. I feel you should brown the beef before putting it in. It really is a roaster and as such may not give you the results you want on the first try. But to create a very large stew it most likely would work.
2251004
Yes, as long as it is not too tall of a roast. Check the items dimensions so you know what you are getting.
109463
I use 11 trays most of the time several times a week for either jerky, fruit or veggies and have done so for the several months I have owned this. I have had no problem with the trays or the unit and believe me it definitely gets a work-out around our house!