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This is one 20-gram serving of dehydrated corn a plate.

How to Dehydrate Corn

Dehydrator Chef
This is our step-by-step guide on how to dehydrate corn. Dehydrating canned corn is real easy to do.  Just like in our everyday cooking, many of our dehydrated camping meal recipes use it.  So it just makes good sense to dehydrate what you use day-to-day and have it on hand in your pantry for when it’s needed.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Dehydrating Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Course Dehydrated Food Ingredient
Cuisine Backpacking, Camping, Dehydrated Food, Hiking
Servings 3 from one 15-ounce can
Calories 93 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • several cans corn kernels (no-salt or low-sodium products preferred)

Instructions
 

Process the Corn

  • Rinse and drain the canning liquid from canned corn.
    several cans corn kernels
    We begin by rinsing the salty canning liquid from the canned corn. We'll also inspect the corn for anything that shouldn't be there.

Prepare the Dehydrator

  • Layer the corn onto the removable fruit roll sheet inserts; one 15-ounce can will fill one Nesco 13.5-inch round dehydrator tray.
    The rinsed and drained corn on a dehydrator tray. Corn is one of the best foods to dehydrate for long-term storage. We’ll use it in our homemade dehydrated camping meals.

Dehydrate the Corn

  • Set the dehydrator thermostat temperature to 135 °F (57 °C). Dry for 10 to 12 hours until done.
    The dehydrator temperature control is set to 135 °F / 57 °C

When is the Dehydrated Corn Done

  • When done, the dehydrated corn should be hard, little puckered nuggets. There should be no wet or mushy pieces.
    A close-up of the dehydrated corn. The dried corn kernels have lost a lot of moisture and are now hard and puckered little nuggets. We’re calling it done.

Equalizing and Conditioning Dehydrated Corn

  • After a short cooling period, loosely pack the dehydrated corn into a clean, dry canning jar with a tight-fitting lid, leaving some headspace.
    Conditioning and equalizing any remaining moisture in the dehydrated corn.
  • Every day, for 7 to 10 days, check the jar for moisture. Roll the jar contents around and note any clumping or sticking. If seen, put it all back on the dehydrator for several more hours.
  • If you notice any mold at all, even the slightest bit, throw it all out.

Storing the Dehydrated Corn

  • Use appropriate-sized canning jars for storage. Depending on how well you dehydrate them and your pantry storage conditions, the dehydrated corn should keep for at least 12 months.
    The dehydrated corn is ready for long-term storage.
  • An optional food-safe desiccant packet will aid with moisture control.
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  • Attach or include a label describing the jar contents and the date the product was dehydrated. The label identifies the canning jar contents, and the date helps with the rotation schedule.  A first-in, first-out rotation helps us to use items that have been on the shelf the longest, so we're using the oldest food first.

Notes

Drying times will vary depending on your dehydrator and environmental conditions. Refer to your dehydrator owner’s manual for recommended temperatures and times for dehydrating specific foods. Remember to use drying times as a guide.
The product’s ingredient list may include added salt. It is assumed that some, but not all, of the sodium content would be drained away with the canning liquid, so the actual sodium may be less than shown above.

Nutrition

Serving: 20gCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

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