On dehydrating the chili...expect at least 6 hours and up to 12. If you have parchment paper use it as a liner. That way when the chili is tacky dry you can flip it over to the other side. Dried faster and more evenly smile

And hey, I have friends who love potted meat...lol! Each to their own wink
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