greyhndz Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) After my disastrous first attempt at dehydrating yams, I was ready to sell the just-out-of-the-box dehydrator when I came upon this recipe. I learned what I did wrong (like, everything! -- DUH, you mean I'm supposed to cook them first?) So, behold the beauteousness of the dehydrated yam: They probably cooked in the dehydrator for about 12 hrs (I fell asleep for the 8-hr check) and came out perfectly -- the pack heartily approved. It's more time consuming than opening a bag of Sam's Yams, but it's way cheaper! BTW - instead of hand slicing the yams, get a mandolin -- it makes slicing SO much easier. Edited June 28, 2012 by greyhndz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuff Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Those look so good, I'm not sure they would make it to the dogs! I might need a dehydrator. I have the mandolin already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCrab Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks for the update and info. I received a dehydrator for Christmas that I have yet to take out of the box, and a handful of yams from last year's garden that need to be used. Been planning to try to make my own version of Sam's Yams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks so much for posting this! I will try these out tomorrow Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I've been making these recently too. I slice them with the mandolin, blanch them for 4-5 min, then transfer to ice water for about 10 minutes. I fill up 5 trays in the dehydrator and it takes about 18 hours. Dogs love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetcitywoman Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 If you have a convection oven you can use that, too. I slice some sweet potatoes, lay them out on a rack over a sheet pan, and put them in a 300 degree convection oven for about 4 hours. Then turn off the oven and leave them in there overnight. And actually, they're pretty forgiving. Last weekend I didn't cook mine enough and they were still moist the next day. So I popped them back in the oven for a few more hours.... perfection! Quote Sharon, Loki, Freyja, Capri (bridge angel and most beloved heart dog), Ajax (bridge angel) and Sweetie Pie (cat) Visit Hound-Safe.com by Something Special Pet Supplies for muzzles and other dog safety products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirsmom Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Those are very professional looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks for reporting back and sharing your tips for success. I think this recipe is enough to make me buy a dehydrator. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thanks for reporting back and sharing your tips for success. I think this recipe is enough to make me buy a dehydrator. It was far cheaper than I'd expected. I bought this one for around $65. Brian RKE, I haven't heard about icing the yams after blanching. Do you think this works better than cooking them before dehydrating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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