2024 the best food dehydrator on the market review
Price: $159.99
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Here at Denali we're your biggest fans for all that you do in the kitchen and on the homestead!
Canning: Our specialty! And we're here to help you on your journey whether a first-timer or a pro.
Homesteading: We'll introduce you to fun & new home-tricks, recipes and lifestyle choices!
Family-First Lifestyle: There's a lot going on in the world, but one thing that will be there through thick & thin is Family.. Let's keep it that way!
Why preserve my food?
Food Preservation is a way to keep your harvest fresh through all seasons. Now, you can eat only the best, fresh recipes all year long!
How did we get our start?
Denali Canning started with our Family who believes that Canning, Homesteading and living a Family-First Lifestyle are something to cherish and hold close whether times are tough and even when times are easier. Throughout the USA we know there are millions of others—just like us!—Who want to Preserve their meals and have Food Security year round!
Why do we love what we do?
We love our Denali Family & all our wonderful customers—our extended Denali Family! That's what keeps up pushing through every single day.
What makes our products unique?
Quality. Affordability. Safety.
Your Kitchen is Waiting
Are you ready to kick your kitchen skills up a notch? Food Preservation is the next step toward a new adventure in your kitchen!
✅ Extra Large 8 Tray 12x12" Capacity – Maximize your drying potential with eight (8) premium built stainless steel ridge trays. Stock up on your favorite snacks and meals with ease. The magnetic-locking glass door allows you to monitor your delicious creations without opening the door—caution: mouthwatering results ahead!
🔥 Even Heat Distribution – Experience flawless dehydrating with our rear-mounted fan, which provides efficient and even heat distribution. No need to rotate trays—The BEAST ensures perfect consistency every time.
🍎 Easy to Start Dehydrating – With preset temperature controls and a precise LED touch panel, dehydrating has never been simpler. From beef jerky to dried herbs, enjoy one-touch functionality with a countdown timer adjustable in 30-minute intervals for ultimate convenience.
🧼 Easy to Clean & Dishwasher Safe Trays – Spend more time enjoying your snacks and less time cleaning! The BEAST comes with dishwasher-safe stainless steel trays, or opt for a quick hand wash with soap and water.
🔇 Quiet & Safe to Use – Despite its powerful performance, The BEAST operates quietly at under 50dB, allowing you to dehydrate day or night without disturbance. Equipped with an auto-shutoff feature and a rear-side fan to prevent overheating, it’s Intertek Certified, ETL-Listed, and FDA-Compliant for your peace of mind.
📚 101 Recipes & Beyond – Dive into 100 exciting recipes tailored for both beginners and seasoned dehydrating enthusiasts. Plus, gain exclusive access to the Denali Directory, your gateway to expert tips and community support.
🇺🇸 Proudly US Founded – Founded by two families out of New Jersey, and built to support your family's homesteading dreams! We understand the importance of food preservation here at DENALI, and this premium dehydrator is a testament to our quality, growth and perseverance as a company. We are here to support your family-first lifestyle in every way possible!
Reviewer: ~~~ Vikky ~~~
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great
Review: I have lots of plans on things to make⦠So far I have made beef jerky several times. It was crazy good!!!Easy to use & easy to cleanâ¦
Reviewer: Linda Lou
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality and drying time
Review: It only took 4 hours to make dog jerky and that was fast. The old nelco brand took hours to dry anything. This Beast is replacing the old style nelco and I already know it is going to be fabulous. It is so quiet you don't even know it's on. It seems to be of good quality and is also lite weight. I'm pretty impressed so far and I highly recommend this Beast Dehydrator.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fabulous
Review: Great product. I have used it regularly and for multiple products. I have recommend it to family and friends. Couldnât be more pleased. Also it fits between 5-10lbs of ground beef jerky sticks.
Reviewer: Dsmall
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I like it but there's room for improvement...
Review: I like the size and it works well. I do find that even with the fan to circulate air, I still have to rotate my trays 180 degrees and move them from top to bottom once or twice through the drying process in order to have even drying.As for improvement, a louder and repeating alert that signals the dryer has shut off when the timer runs out would be VERY helpful. My dryer is set up out of my line of site and the single quick beep when it shuts off is barely audible, even if you are standing only 6 feet away. If there is any other noise going on (kids, radio, conversation etc.) you won't hear it. I end up setting the timer on my phone so that I don't forget about the dehydrator in the other room.To go along with that thought, another big improvement would be a "hold" cycle that would keep the food at a safe temperature if you are not able to remove it immediately.Overall, I like the machine and it does a good job, but for anyone looking for a dehydrator (including me for my next one) I would definately look for one with those features.
Reviewer: Melanie Veach
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic
Review: This works great!!! I dehydrate peppers for stew, and sweet potatoes for my dogâs treats. Love it.
Reviewer: Norman Hamilton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The dehydrator is great!
Review: This Dehydrator is great!! I got it for a property I own in Texas and host large gatherings at, and we love making a bunch of jerky for all of our guests! The recipes are awesome and I canât wait to try out some more of them for New Yearâs.If youâre looking for a dehydrator that walks the walk, and is A BEAST, this is the dehydrator you needâWay better than my little old plastic one I had to fuss with! Glad that Denali provided some of the silicone mats also, didnât even realize they were included with the amazon purchase. Overall, this is a great product and I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to get started with dehydrating⦠once you start dehydrating, youâre going to quickly realize you need a larger dehydrator, and this one is a perfect size for those that love jerky!
Reviewer: RubyMcFarland
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hot enough to catch fire, really, do not buy this death trap.
Review: Purchased in September 2023. It malfunctioned and died in September 2024. Now it gets SUPER HOT, like dangerous catch your house on fire hot and there is no way to control it anymore. Its' a death trap at this point, seriously that hot could catch itself or something near by on fire. This made me sad, because for a year it gave me outstanding service. I used it a lot, and I bragged about it a lot, I recommended it to people a lot. But it only lasted 12 months, sitting in the same place in my kitchen, not moved around, not bumped or dropped, not in the garage, just right there cause that's where I used it, and then tried to kill me in my sleep (I woke up to my peppers burnt black inside of it and the metal sides too hot to touch). Most people leave their dehydrators running while they leave the house or go to bed, because they hardly get hot at all. Well, I take back all the nice things I'd said before, something like this should last years, decades even, not 12 months to the mark.Also, the back and sides are attached with rivets, so you cannot open it up to attempt your own repair, it does not open up at all, you're just screwed with a dead machine you have to throw away. Stupid China, so so sick of stupid cheap China crap.
Reviewer: jason Chippy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best dehydrator I've used.
Review: This dehydrator is just about perfect. The build quality is good and I really enjoy the abundance of recipes inside the recipe book. The fan is indeed whisper quite. I love the silicon placement mats that also came with the unit and the fact that everything is dishwasher safe making clean up a breeze.
Reviewer: Eddie Lui
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Customers say
Customers like the functionality, quietness, and ease of cleaning of the food dehydrator. They mention it works well, is very quiet, and the fan is whisper-quiet. Some appreciate the awesome recipes and the informative instruction manual. However, some customers have reported that the quality out of the box was not great and it only lasted 12 months.
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