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    Author: Darcy Baldwin • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    How to Dehydrate Shallots

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    Dehydrated Shallots on a Nesco dehydrator tray

    Dehydrate shallots for an easy way to preserve shallots for long-term storage. Dried shallots also make a tasty shallot powder for use in your favorite dishes.

    Dehydrated shallots in an old canning jar with a large shallot on the table top

    Shallots are a sweeter, milder version of an onion. They are not as intense in flavor, nor do they make you cry as much as an onion does.

    Its milder flavor makes it perfect for adding to vinaigrettes and light sauces. Its size makes it easier to store, and use in smaller quantities (because who likes storing half an onion in the fridge? Well, if you're a big reader of this blog you know exactly what to do with those extras, don't you?)

    How to Pick a Good Shallot?

    • Shallots that are smaller are sweeter and less intense than those that have been allowed to mature longer.
    • They should be heavy for their size. But what does that mean? It means you think - hmm, I didn't think something this size would weigh this much.
    • The paper should be papery thin and easily separated from the bulb.
    • They should be hard. Overripe shallots will be soft or have dark areas where mold is beginning beneath the skin.

    How to Dehydrate Shallots

    1. Cut root from shallot
    2. Remove paper from shallot bulbs (separate those bulbs if there are more than one)
    3. Slice into rings or dice or slice. Slices may be layered and can easily be separated, but will dry just fine without doing it.
    4. Spread onto lined dehydrator trays (line with mesh as these will shrink and fall through trays)
    5. Dry at 125°F / 52°C for 10-14+ hours
    6. Test: Cool. Shallots should be dry, separate easily, and have a plink sound when dropped onto a hard surface.
    7. Condition
    8. Store in an airtight container for up to two years.
    Nesco dehydrator tray full of dehydrated shallot pieces and a fresh shallot on top.

    Should I Dehydrate Shallots Outside?

    Shallots are less intense than onions. Many people choose to do onions in the garage or in the backyard to help alleviate the smell.

    Shallots can be overpowering, especially if you are doing a large quantity or are doing it in an enclosed common space.

    How to Make Shallot Powder

    1. Place shallot pieces into a coffee grinder or bullet blender
    2. Pulse until pieces have been broken down
    3. Grind for up to 15 seconds at a time (you don't want to burn the motor out)
    4. Powder to as fine of a texture as you prefer
    5. Condition powder - this method helps dry out powder from the grinding process and any moisture it absorbs while it is exposed to air.
    6. Add ¼ teaspoon arrowroot powder per cup of powder to help prevent clumping if desired.
    7. Store in an airtight container for up to a year.

    Storing Dehydrated Shallots

    Store in an airtight container for up to two years.

    Vacuum sealing is not necessary, but does work as an additional method to keep dried shallots as fresh as possible.

    Using Dried Shallots

    • Much like the way that you use dried onions, shallots can be substituted.
    • Use in cooking just as you would use dried or minced onion pieces
    • Rehydrate by soaking in water and use as raw (though they will have lost the crunch, they are still full of flavor)
    • Toss into soups, stews, casseroles, stovetop dishes, onto pizza, etc.

    Other Ways to Prepare Shallots

    • Pickling - using a quick pickling recipe - pickle shallots to use as a topping on burgers and tacos, in salads, and as a ramen additive.
    • Frying - slice shallots into rings and quickly fry them in oil in a saucepan on your stovetop.
    • Roasting - use as you would onions in roasting with your favorite veggies, or as a base in cooking a chicken.
    • Caramelize - either by roasting large shallots in the oven for an hour, or on the stovetop as you might do onions - they are great in a savory onion dip with greek yogurt. It would be a perfect ingredient to add to the Garlic, Tomato, and Herb Sandwich Spread for burgers and sandwiches.
    Dehydrated shallots in an old canning jar with a large shallot on the table top
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    Dehydrate Shallots

    Dehydrate shallots to make them shelf-stable in your pantry all year long. Use them like you would use dried onions in dishes you love, or to make a remarkable shallot powder for seasonings.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Drying time10 hrs
    Total Time10 hrs 10 mins
    Author: Darcy Baldwin

    Equipment

    • 1 Dehdyrator
    • Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Mesh liners Parchment / baking paper or fruit leather sheets can be used.

    Ingredients

    • Shallots

    Instructions

    • Cut root from shallot
    • Remove paper from shallot bulbs (separate those bulbs if there are more than one)
    • Slice into rings or dice or slice. Slices may be layered and can easily be separated, but will dry just fine without doing it.
    • Spread onto lined dehydrator trays (line with mesh as these will shrink and fall through trays)
    • Dry at 125°F / 52°C for 10-14+ hours
    • Test: Cool. Shallots should be dry, separate easily, and have a plink sound when dropped onto a hard surface.
    • Condition
    • Store in an airtight container for up to two years.

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    How to Make Shallot Powder

    1. Place shallot pieces into a coffee grinder or bullet blender
    2. Pulse until pieces have been broken down
    3. Grind for up to 15 seconds at a time (you don't want to burn the motor out)
    4. Powder to as fine of a texture as you prefer
    5. Condition powder - this method helps dry out powder from the grinding process and any moisture it absorbs while it is exposed to air.
    6. Add ¼ teaspoon arrowroot powder per cup of powder to help prevent clumping if desired.
    7. Store in an airtight container for up to a year.
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    Feel free to pin this to your favorite dehydrating board on Pinterest!

    Dehydrated Shallots on a Nesco dehydrator tray

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