Flake. Fish dryer - learn how to choose, do it yourself and use DIY collapsible fish dryer

acquired new toy I made a dehydrator.
"What the hell is this?" you ask. Ooooh, it's a thing!
If you say in Russian and understandable language, then this is an ordinary dryer. These are freely sold on the Internet and home appliance stores.
How it works - air is forced from the room into the drying chamber, which then exits a special hole, taking with it particles of liquid from the product.
They dry mainly fruits, berries, mushrooms, thin slices of meat and even fish.
The most widely known apparatus in Russia is the Sukhovey - many families have one. But what happened to me is a truly universal thing!
I must say right away that the idea is not mine! I have LJ friends who are capable)) The king of sausages and syrniki. I remembered the idea, and then for some reason I constantly stumbled that something needed to be dried, but nothing.
No, I used to calmly use the oven for these purposes - I turned on convection without temperature. Or if you wanted to quickly - confection, minimum temperature and ajar door.
Now, hehe, I'm whining again - I don't have an oven (temporarily, temporarily, for half a year already and xs when it appears). So it is very necessary to make a drying box.
The second magic pendel in favor of the dehydrator happened from the Hare - I periodically, and everything would be fine, but the picnic-garden season has begun - there are regular guests in the house and a refrigerator always clogged with pots and bowls. I simply do not have the opportunity to allocate a whole shelf for dried meat.
That's all, guys, I've assembled a dehydrator! On the knee, pink instruments and female hands right in the middle of the living room
The hare performed feats with a fence and didn’t give me a normal screwdriver in my hands - he needed it himself, so he helped me only at the very end.

What nnada:

• plastic container or box with lid
• threaded rod on M6 or M8
• nuts and washers suitable for the diameter of the rod
• ventilation grille
• forced draft fan

All this goodness cost me a little more than a thousand rubles: 516 rubles a huge box on wheels and 700 rubles accessories (4 kg of nails for a suddenly fallen fence). Forced exhaust you can find cheaper ones, and you won’t need so many nuts.

Forced exhaust is located at the bottom - we mark the place. The ventilation grill is located as far as possible from the hood - ideally on the lid of the box, but my lid was uneven, so the place for the grill will be on the wall opposite from the hood at the top. We also mark the place for the hole. (if anyone is interested, I drew this with a special glass pencil, but you can use a marker or scratch it with something sharp).

Cut holes for the hood and ventilation grill. In fact, the easiest way to do this is with a special circular saw-crown - the most large diameter 10 cm, just like all built-in hoods and grates have this size. BUT! The screwdriver was busy, and I was embarrassed to take a drill. There was an idea to use a jigsaw - I was afraid that the plastic might crack. I went a longer, labor-intensive, but accurate and accurate way. Normal hand drill and with a thin drill I made holes around the perimeter of the circumference of the holes (I put a piece of rubber under the bottom so as not to spoil the floor, and a piece of paper so that the borders could be better seen).
And then the usual kitchen knife cut through the jumpers between the holes. If you heat the knife with a lighter, things will go much more fun.
We insert the ventilation grill into place, we also install the hood, it still has special holes for fasteners. (Dada, in the frame man's hands- The hare came to look at the process, give valuable advice and mock pink pliers.)

On the side of the box along the top, stick masking tape and make markings for the holes for the bar. We drill (yeah, much faster with an electric screwdriver).

It remains to cut the threaded rod to the desired length. The most short rod in the store - meter. I would just cut it in half, but the Hare suggested not leaving long ends sticking out. While I was thinking about going to a neighbor for auto-dismantling and asking for help with a grinder (thanks, of course), the Hare sawed everything with a hacksaw.

It remains to insert the rods into the prepared holes and secure them with nuts and washers. Alternatively, instead of ordinary nuts, you can screw on wing nuts - this way it will be more convenient to remove the rods if you have to dry something bulky.

Everything, the drying box - the dehydrator is ready!

How to properly dry fish in a dryer and how, if necessary, to make it yourself? What are the best ways to dry fish to give it best taste? How to avoid the most common mistakes using these technologies? We will talk about all this in more detail in this issue and immediately please leave a comment at the bottom of the page to understand how successful the material turned out.

What are dryers and what are they for?

There are many varieties of dryers in terms of models, sizes, capacities, materials for manufacturing. There are frame and folding, stationary and hanging, designed exclusively for drying fish and universal, that is, they are also suitable for drying berries, mushrooms, nuts, vegetables, herbs, fruits, bee pollen.

All of them are united presence of walls from a mesh or gauze, excluding the contact of flies and their larvae with fish, and allowing air to do its job. As well as the presence of a door for loading and unloading the catch, shelves, hooks or wires to place the fish in the correct position.

It is in this opportunity to save your catch from infection with larvae and subsequent spoilage of products that the advantage of using various types of dryers lies in traditional way drying fish (by hanging on a rope or wire somewhere under a canopy, in an attic or balcony).

We make a dryer with our own hands

Modern online stores, as well as departments of fishing equipment in sports stores and in the markets they present to the buyer a wide variety of models of fish dryers in various options for the ratio of price and quality.

But with all the variety of products offered, it is far from always possible to choose a dryer model that suits the needs of a particular angler. After all, the catches of different fishermen can differ dramatically in the number and size of fish caught. The home conditions in which the fish will be dried also differ. Therefore, many economic fishermen, adjusting the parameters of the device being created to fit their needs.

First of all, you need to decide Where will the drying take place?. If under a canopy or in the attic of a private house, there are no problems with dimensions. If in one of the rooms, on the balcony or loggia of the apartment, then the dimensions of the future dryer must be calculated based on the possibility of placing it in these rooms for drying and subsequent storage. You also need to keep in mind the size and number of fish caught on the previous fishing. Or calculate these parameters for future catches.

After determining the required dimensions, you need to decide on the materials for manufacturing. They can also be very diverse. For the frame and the door, they usually use the bars, slats or boards left over from construction or repairs, the remains of an aluminum profile or corner - that is, any suitable durable materials.

1. A door is hung on the assembled frame.
2. The opening is hermetically sealed to prevent the entry of insects.
3. A mesh is tightly attached to the walls (best of all, a mosquito net).
4. Many people also stretch the net on the ceiling, but this is fundamentally wrong, since the deposited fly larvae can penetrate the cells and infect the catch. Therefore, the ceiling must be made solid, preferably from a plywood or plastic sheet.
5. A tray is placed at the bottom for the timely removal of flowing fish oil.
6. After that, shelves are made inside the dryer or several rows of wire with hooks are pulled (in accordance with the estimated size of the fish). Dryer ready!

Below are some examples of the original creativity of our anglers.

As they say, it is better to see once than to hear 100 times. Therefore, we invite you to watch the video from detailed description making a dryer with your own hands.

How and how much to dry the fish

The drying time and the choice of technology largely depend on the type and size of the caught fish, as well as on the gastronomic preferences of the angler himself.

The duration of salting, again, depends on the size of the fish and the angler's taste preferences - the longer you salt, the saltier the fish will be. Enough on average 2-6 days. After that, the fish is taken out, washed running water and on average for an hour is placed in a bowl with clean water for soaking and removing excess salt.

Exists two ways to hang fish on hooks or ropes of the dryer - behind the head (through the eyes) and behind the tail (after making a hole in the right place of the body of the fish with an awl).

Each method has its pros and cons. For example, if you hang it by the tail, then the fat will drain through the mouth and the fish may come out dryish. And if for the head, then the remaining fat can give the meat a peculiar taste. In general, each fisherman chooses the method of hanging according to the type of fish and with his experience and taste preferences.

After hanging, the dryer is placed out of hit zone sun rays . Best in a draft. The catch is dried for about a week. Samples are taken starting from the smallest specimens.

Possible mistakes

When salting and drying fish, the most common mistakes should be avoided.

• Salt for salting should be ordinary, coarse grinding. In no case not iodized! Its use is guaranteed to spoil the appearance and taste of dried fish.
• It is not necessary to wash the fish immediately before salting (it is washed only before soaking), otherwise it will inevitably become dry.
• Herbivorous fish should not be salted without gutting in hot weather. The algae remaining in its insides will begin to rot - the fish will have a bitter aftertaste or it will completely deteriorate.
• When placing fish in the dryer, care must be taken that they did not touch. This will prevent uniform drying.

In the process of evolution, mankind has invented many ways to prepare products that allow them to be preserved for a long time. One of them is drying. Today we will dwell in more detail on the process of drying fish, the devices used for this and some of the nuances and features of the process of their self-production.

With a successful combination of circumstances, the angler's catch can be calculated not in pieces of fish caught, but in kilograms of its weight.

And in this case, there is a need to preserve the extracted product. Of course, a refrigerator can come to the rescue. But what an incomparable pleasure you experience when eating your own caught and dried fish.

When harvesting a catch, you should remember some features. First, before drying the fish should be well salted.

To improve the taste of the future product, it is better to use not only salt, sprinkling rows of caudate ones in a voluminous container, but also add a few handfuls of black peppercorns and grind a dozen leaves of lavrushka.

Some gourmets mix salt with sugar in a ratio of 3/1. In the case of salting the catch directly at the fishing spot, especially in the hot season, it is recommended to gut the fish to avoid spoilage. In this case, the amount of salt can be slightly reduced.

Secondly, in the process of drying, the fish is very attracted to flies, striving to plant their eggs in each carcass. Naturally, this "seasoning" is not to many tastes, so measures must be taken to prevent free access insects. Consider several options for household fish dryers, made by hand from a variety of improvised materials.

Wooden fish dryer

It is a rectangular wooden box in which a fish hanging system is made. As building material take a few slats of wood with a section of 20x40 mm, file a sufficient number of parts from them.

Connect the resulting bars at the corners with nails or self-tapping screws, trying to prevent splitting of the ends.

To protect against insects, you can use a synthetic mosquito net, which is not difficult to purchase at any hardware store.

The cell size should be minimal and not exceed 1-1.5 mm. Fastening the mesh to the frame can be done using small nails, but it is much more convenient to use a furniture stapler for this purpose.

To save cellular material, one of the walls drying chamber can be sewn up with a sheet of thin plywood or fiberboard.

Hanging the fish during drying can be carried out on wire strings or nylon cords stretched between the bars of the dryer cover. It is convenient to attach the catch directly to hooks made of stainless paper clips.

Homemade collapsible dryer made of plastic panels and corners

This option is suitable plastic lovers. You will need the following materials:

• 2 trimming sandwich panels 250x400;
• corner for connecting panels;
• edge profile;
• frames with a mesh according to the principle of removable mosquito nets for plastic windows.

The advantage of this model is mobility, easy assembly, low weight, as well as the small volume that it occupies when stored unassembled. For assembly, it is enough to insert the frames into the connecting brackets without using adhesive compositions. We will get the side railing of the dryer.

Then we will install the same corners on the lower edges of the frames and put the bottom on them - a piece of the panel.

The next step is to make a fastening system to hold the fish from pieces of a plastic corner profile. For this with inside vertically install the corners in the corners of the body and lay four more on them.

We put salted fish strung on wooden skewers or pieces of steel wire on the prepared suspension.

It is better to cover the bottom of the dryer with paper towels to collect the flowing brine. We close the top of the structure with a lid assembled from the second piece of the panel and four pieces of the edge profile. Top cover can be non-separable, fastened using glue or a stapler.

Dryer for fish from plastic boxes

A dryer variant made on the basis of two fruit boxes is quite simple to manufacture. In the device, the container is located one above the other in an inverted form. At the top box, you must first remove the cellular part of the bottom.

It is convenient to do sharp knife or side cutters. The boxes can be connected to each other with glue or self-tapping screws.

To provide protection against insects from a mosquito net, sew two bags equipped with an elastic band in the neck. The lower bag is stationary, and the upper one will be installed after loading the next batch of fish.

For fixing the catch during drying, you can use wooden slats with a section of 15x20 mm, into which nails with removed hats are driven in with a certain step. Depending on the size of the fish, the slats can be set higher or lower. If it is necessary to dry pike, pike perch, one more intermediate box with a completely removed bottom can be added to the structure. In working condition, drying from a container will look like this.

Other dryer options

Human thought has no boundaries. To solve the problems of drying fish are used various options dryers from various materials. Stationary based on plastic window grids can be made in another version, different from the collapsible described above.

For a welder, a more convenient option is made entirely on a non-separable metal frame.

At the same time, the device can be used both suspended and installed on the ground in the shade. garden trees or canopy. It has been noticed that drying fish (drying) is best done in a semi-shaded place, and not in the open sun. In this case, the product will be more tender, soft and oily.

In places characterized by large volumes of fish caught, it is advisable to use stationary dryers large volume, allowing you to load large batches of fish up to several tens of kilograms.

Even an ordinary umbrella, supplemented with a fine mesh sleeve, can be used by savvy anglers to harvest fish in field conditions. It is enough to hang it from the nearest tree and hang the pre-salted daily catch on the needles. In Soviet times, with a total shortage of mosquito net one could not dream, but the people easily got out of difficult situations. Disused tulle was used as protection against insects.

Dear readers, if you still have questions, ask them using the form below. We will be glad to communicate with you;)

Evgeny Sedov

When hands grow from the right place, life is more fun :)

Content

For drying fish products, a special device is provided, which is used at home. Before you buy a dryer for fish, you need to familiarize yourself with all existing models, ask the price and choose the option that is best for you in terms of cost, functions and design. All types of dryers prevail in free sale, some model is sure to please the hostess.

What is a fish dryer

This is a special device for drying fish, which is sold in a specialized store. The main differences between the models are in a number of characteristics, in order to simplify the choice of each hostess. Dryers vary in capacity, appearance, functions, design, price. Choosing a drying design for cooking delicious meals, you need to consider that there are a number of models of Russian and foreign manufacturers, which provide a guarantee of quality, expand the possibilities of the hostess in the kitchen.

Hanging fish dryer

Having studied all types of dryers, most fishermen prefer the time-tested hanging models, which are made of a steel frame and nylon fabric. The main advantages of such material are the reliability of the design during drying, the protection of fish from unwanted contact with insects, decades of experience.

The design provides for several tiers, which ensures the supply of fresh air to obtain a high-quality and safe food product. For housewives such universal options do not fit (may seem unaesthetic), but true fishermen will be interested. To dry the fish after fishing, you can use the presented hanging models.

Three whales

This is a popular Russian manufacturer that is engaged in mass production and sale of everything necessary for hunting and fishing. If a dryer for fish is required, here is a reliable model for free sale:

• name: Three Whales;
• price: 1,400 rubles;
• characteristics: pendant model, parameters (length, depth, height) - 120x80x40 cm, 4 fish chains, 20 hooks per set;
• pluses: practical model for home use on optimal price;
• cons: none.

sport-fish

These are imported products, which are no less relevant for beginners and professional fishermen. Below is a universal model that, in addition to drying fish, can be used to dry vegetables, fruits, mushrooms:

• name: Sport-Fish;
• price: 560 rubles;
• characteristics: hanging, 50x50x60 cm, double zipper, wire frame, 3 levels;
• pros: comfortable design for everyday use on fresh air sufficient capacity, reasonable price;
• cons: none.

Cedar

To make life easier for fishermen, a fish drying net from the Kedr manufacturer has been specially designed. The design is reliable and durable, allows you to dry fish on a long trip or in the country. Below is the most best option"on every day":

• name: Cedar 6 chains SU-02;
• price: 1,250 rubles;
• characteristics: the design is folding, the main parameters are 100x80x75 cm, 6 chains at 2 levels, position adjustment;
• pluses: quickly assembled and disassembled, does not take up much space, is inexpensive, can be bought at a sale;
• cons: none.

Electric dryer for fish

All of the above models are manual control, i.e. the desired result depends on the human factor. In fact, such a universal design can be reproduced at home using several layers of gauze, wooden (metal) crossbars. The fish will not only be caught, but also hung up, while regularly monitoring the natural process of its drying.

To speed up the result, it is recommended to use more advanced models - electric dryers. Such modern designs are much more expensive, but as soon as possible give the hostess the opportunity to enjoy the unforgettable taste of dried fish. If you have to buy a fish dryer, below are several top manufacturers and their products.

RAWMID

Models of this brand are made of stainless steel, therefore they are distinguished by increased strength and long term services. Among other advantages, we should highlight the presence of a step timer and several operating modes, increased capacity with compact dimensions in case of a large catch, stylish design, quality assurance from the manufacturer. Outwardly, this metal box. Here are the models to choose from:

• name: Rawmid Dream Modern DDM-11;
• price: 24,000 rubles;
• characteristics: electronic control panel, 11 removable trays, 3 modes of temperature change, backlight, built-in air filter, fan;
• pluses: uniform drying, work with an open door;
• cons: high cost.

The price of the above model "bites", so buyers are looking for cheaper offers. Here is the second version of the specified brand, which is considered budgetary, more suitable for use at home:

• name: RAWMID Dream Vitamin DDV-06;
• price: 11,500 rubles;
• features: 0.5 kW electronically controlled convection dryer, plastic housing, 6 trays made of transparent plastic, overheating protection, timer, display, dimensions 34.5x45x31 cm;
• pluses: comfortable and roomy design at the best price;
• cons: none.

ENDEVER

When choosing a fish dryer, it is worth considering another recognizable brand, stated as retail as well as online stores. In the latter case, order frame device can be with a good discount and fast delivery by mail. Here are the most recognizable models of this brand:

• name: ENDEVER Skyline FD-59;
• price: 2,200 rubles;
• characteristics: 0.35 kW electronically controlled convection dryer, plastic housing, 5 transparent plastic trays, overheating protection, timer, dimensions 27x21.5x27 cm;
• pluses: a budget model for everyday use, you can buy cheaply for a promotion;
• cons: short service life of the device.

Judging by the reviews, such a model is not always reliable and durable. The second no less relevant offer of the dryer, which will pleasantly please many customers:

• name: ENDEVER Skyline FD-58;
• price: 1,800 rubles;
• features: 0.35 kW electronically controlled convection dryer, plastic housing white color, overheating protection, tray height adjustment, automatic fan, dimensions 26x25x18 cm;
• pluses: walls made of durable plastic, original design, the availability of functions, the ability to select and purchase from a photo from the catalog;
• cons: not identified.

miraculous

The dryer for drying fish outwardly represents small closet, which during its work performs the function of a heater. To significantly save on price, while getting a durable assistant High Quality in the kitchen, it is recommended to pay Special attention on the Chudesnitsa trademark and its favorite positions. So:

• name: Miraculous SSH-008;
• price: 1,900 rubles;
• characteristics: mechanically controlled convection dryer with a power of 0.5 kW, temperature control, 5 plastic trays, volume 17 l, dimensions 39x39x40 cm;
• pros: cheap, multifunctional model, which prevails in free sale not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg;
• cons: a long process of drying fish.

Domestic models are distinguished by their practicality, durability. The second offer from this manufacturer is presented below:

• name: Chudesnitsa Lux SSH-010;
• price: 1,600 rubles;
• characteristics: mechanically controlled convection dryer with a power of 0.5 kW, maximum load 5 kg, temperature control, 5 plastic trays, volume 17 l, dimensions 40x40x39 cm;
• pros: comfortable design, affordable price, stylish design, compact dimensions, positive reviews buyers;
• cons: none.

Gemlux

The fish dryer is represented by mechanical and electric models, so the price range is very extensive. Before making a final choice, it is recommended to study the main parameters and characteristics of the so-called favorites, ask the price, study real reviews buyers. So:

• name: Gemlux GL-FD-01R;
• price: 3,100 rubles;
• characteristics: electronic control with LCD display, temperature range varies from +40 to +75 ° C, operating time 48 hours, overheating protection system;
• pluses: fully corresponds to the declared price (optimal a budget option);
• cons: cost, lack of operating modes, not always positive reviews on thematic forums.

Another universal dryer from the specified manufacturer. The model is useful not only for drying fish, but also for drying mushrooms, fruits, vegetables:

• name: Gemlux GL-FD-800D;
• price: 12,000 rubles;
• characteristics: black, power 800 W, 8 sections, several protection circuits, a timer and a temperature control function;
• pluses: convenience, speed of cooking fish;
• cons: high price.

How to choose a dryer for fish

Many housewives tend to buy a dryer cheaply, but this indicator should not become the main selection criterion. The main thing is to study the functions of the cabinet, determine the dimensions and roughly imagine the place of its future storage. Only in this case, the purchase will be successful, and inconvenient inventory will not appear in the kitchen - bulky and, in fact, useless. Here are the main selection criteria:

1. Device features. There are mechanical, manual and electric dryers. The last option can be safely called the most progressive, since it simplifies the work of the hostess and reduces the time interval for obtaining dried fish. It is important to understand that such structures will cost an order of magnitude more expensive.
2. Functions. The more additional features has a dryer, the more expensive it will cost. It is important to understand that the presence of buttons does not indicate the versatility of the selected model, some of them may remain unused throughout the service life. So it doesn't hurt to read the manual first.
3. Design. In this matter, it is advisable to build on the taste preferences of the hostess. Models are found round, oval, rectangular shape, have one or more tiers. To place the structure in the kitchen, you must first study the parameters (height, width, depth, length), dimensions.
4. Manufacturer. Most buyers trust imported products, but also Russian manufacturers not inferior in quality, functions and service life. There is an extensive list trademarks, which are engaged in the serial production of dryers. Reviews of their products are also positive.
5. Price. This selection criterion depends on a number of indicators. If you buy products foreign manufacturer, overpriced. When choosing a dryer from a domestic manufacturer, you can save on the purchase, but at the same time not lose any quality parameters.