If you are lucky with the catch on fishing, then you will have the following problem: how to save the fish? An excellent option in this case will be a special dryer for fish. It will not only allow you to dry up a large catch, but also help to give the dried fish the best taste. In this article we will talk about what kind of dryers for fish are and how to use them correctly, and whether it is possible to make such a device by oneself at home.
Varieties of fish dryers
First of all, the dryers are divided according to their application. There are devices designed for drying exclusively fish and universal systems, in which besides rich catch can also be dried mushrooms, berries, greens and other products.
In addition, the drying devices differ in their design. There are folding dryers for fish and standing on the frame, placed permanently or portable hanging. It is also possible to divide the dryers according to the dimensions, capacity and materials of which they are made.
But all these models necessarily combine one important feature of the design - walls made of gauze or mesh. Such an obstacle will protect fish from insects and flies, but at the same time it will freely pass air, which is paramount in the drying process. The rest of the dryer is made up of a variety of shelves, hooks or wire that allow you to hang the fish in the desired position, as well as a folding or swinging door for loading and unloading fish.
We make a fish dryer on our own
Specialty shops for fishing offer their customers a wide range of different devices for drying fish, differing from each other in a variety of characteristics. However, the dryer for drying fish can be handled without problems. You can design it according to all your wishes and this homemade dryer will ideally suit your needs.
Before you begin to create a dryer for fish, it is necessary to determine the location of its location. If it is possible to place it under some kind of canopy or in the attic of the country house, then the size can be anything, and if you are limited to the space of the apartment and plan to install a dryer for fish on the balcony, you should calculate its dimensions in advance.
Instructions for creating a fish dryer:
- To create a frame and door, you can use any strong material: wooden bars or metal slats.
- The walls of the dryer must be covered with gauze or mosquito net.
- The ceiling should not have holes, as this can provoke the penetration of insect larvae from above. For the ceiling you can choose a sheet of plywood or durable plastic.
- From the bottom it is necessary to install a pallet that will be conveniently periodically removed and cleaned of accumulated fat draining from the fish.
- Inside the dryer for fish, depending on its size and on the number and size of the fish, you must either pull the wire with the hooks, or arrange the shelves.
- The dryer is now ready for use.
Electric drier for fish
Those who want to save space in the apartment and time spent on drying products, you can recommend buying an electric dryer for fish. Such a device allows you to dry not only fish, but also berries, mushrooms, herbs , medicinal herbs, vegetables, fruits and many other products in the shortest possible time, while preserving the aroma, taste and most of the nutrients and vitamins. An electric dryer is a universal device. In some models, in addition to drying or drying foods, you can dry small garments or even warm up food using the machine as a replacement for a microwave oven .