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Open Country 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit

Item # 401746
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Key Features

  • Adjustable thermostat

  • 1.36 cu. ft. expandable capacity

  • ABS construction

  • Converga-Flow drying action

  • Includes jerky gun and other accessories


Our Price   $79.99

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Product Description
Make your own beef jerky or trail snacks with the Open Country 500-Watt Food Dehydrator and Jerky Kit. Constructed of durable ABS, this electric dehydrator comes with four trays and a thermostat that is adjustable from 95°F to 155°F. Thanks to the top-mounted fan with Patented Converga-Flow drying action, there's no need to rotate the trays. Great for hunters, campers, and backpackers. 1.36 cu. ft. drying capacity. Includes two Clean-A-Screens, two fruit roll sheets, jumbo jerky gun with three tips, jerky spice, cure packets, and instruction/recipe booklet. 14"H x 12"W x 14"D. One-year limited warranty.



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Specifications
Weight 134 oz.

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Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit
 
4.7

(based on 45 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (31)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple controls (35)
  • Fast (32)
  • Quiet (28)
  • Large capacity (20)
  • Versatile (20)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Jerky (38)
    • Dried fruit (26)
    • Dried herbs (10)
    • Crafts (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual cook (28), Avid cook (13)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    "Amazingly suprised"

    The jerky and the fruit are most loved in my home. My wife can't wail to dry herbs this summer. This is one of the best gifts I've received in a very long time....Read complete review

    The jerky and the fruit are most loved in my home. My wife can't wail to dry herbs this summer. This is one of the best gifts I've received in a very long time.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    would not buy again

    used 4 times in a month the base cracked up got no response from company

    used 4 times in a month the base cracked up got no response from company

    Reviewed by 45 customers

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    3/28/2013
     
    4.0

    Works great!

    By Mike

    from Va.

    About Me Casual Cook

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy Controls
    • Large Capacity
    • Quiet

    Cons

    • Difficult to Clean

    Best Uses

    • Dried Fruit
    • Jerky

    Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

    Works great, did what we wanted it to do.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    2/7/2013
     
    5.0

    good design easy to use good price

    By gene

    from Exeter Pa.

    About Me Avid Cook

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy Controls
    • Fast
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Dried Fruit
      • Dried Herbs
      • Jerky

      Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

      quality product great value

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      1/28/2013
       
      4.0

      Great product with mulitple uses

      By Littleone

      from Ohio

      About Me Casual Cook

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy Controls
      • Expandable
      • Fast
      • Large Capacity
      • Quiet
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • No Timer

      Best Uses

      • Dried Fruit
      • Fruit Leather
      • Jerky

      Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

      Great product. Has so many uses. Have made 8lbs of jerky and eager to make more.Jerky is done is as little as 4-5 hours. Can't wait 'til fruit season to make fruit leather and dried fruit.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      1/25/2013
       
      5.0

      buy it! it works great no complaints

      By deerhunterman

      from cincy ohio

      About Me Casual Cook

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy Controls
      • Fast
      • Large Capacity
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Dried Fruit
        • Jerky

        Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

        works great definitly would buy again makes great jerky and came with a packet of seasoning little noisy but i dont care.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        1/6/2013
         
        5.0

        Excellent product

        By CO Elker

        from Colorado

        About Me Casual Cook

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy Controls
        • Fast
        • Quiet
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Jerky

          Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

          Received this dehydrator as a gift. Made elk jerky using the included cure and seasoning packets, it was excellent IMHO and got rave reviews from others as it quickly disappeared.
          I like the heat/fan on top design, cleanup was easy, it works great!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          12/31/2012
           
          5.0

          Reasonably Priced Dehydrator

          By susii-b

          from vermont

          About Me Casual Cook

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy Controls
          • Fast
          • Great For First Timers
          • Large Capacity
          • Quiet
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Dried Fruit
            • Jerky

            Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

            Easy to use, great instructions.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            12/31/2012
             
            5.0

            Received item very fast. Thank you

            By Gin

            from nc

            About Me Casual Cook

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Fast

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Dried Fruit
              • Jerky

              Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

              Great item

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              12/28/2012
               
              5.0

              Love it!!!

              By adam

              from winston-salm, nc

              About Me Casual Cook

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy Controls
              • Fast
              • Large Capacity
              • Quiet
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Crafts
                • Dried Fruit
                • Dried Herbs
                • Jerky

                Comments about Open Country® 500-Watt Food Dehydrator And Jerky Kit:

                I make jerky with this and it does an excellent job. Great product for the price and great purchase from Gander Mtn.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                • Q:

                  how many trays comewith it & can ya add trays
                  Asked on 5/18/2010 by red from bigelow ar

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                  • A:

                    you can add up to 12 trays on the 500 watt and up to 20 on the 1000 watt dehydrator.

                    Answered on 1/7/2011 by Dan from Fayetteville, NC

                • Q:

                  how long is drying for jerky
                  Asked on 11/16/2009 by Anonymous

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