How to Make and Store Dried Tomatoes

Dried Tomatoes Stored in a glass jar with Olive Oil

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How to Make and Store Dried Tomatoes

Dried tomatoes that have been re-hydrated (or dried tomatoes packed in oil) are wonderful blended into dressings or pesto. I also love them when chopped and added to pastas, breads, frittatas, and quiches.

Prep Time10

Dry Time1 12

Total Time1 12 10

Course: Condiment

Keyword: Dried Tomatoes, how to make dried tomatoes, how to store dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

Servings: jar

Equipment

Food Dehydrator

Ingredients

30 tomatoes San Marzano are ideal, otherwise choose Roma or another plum tomato
1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and sprinkle with sea salt.
Place tomatoes in food dehydrator and set the temperature to 105 degrees farenheight. Allow tomatoes to completely dry for around 36 hours.
Place dried tomatoes in a glass jar or plastic bag and store in the refrigerator or freezer. Alternatively, store completely dry tomatoes in a tightly capped jar and cover with olive oil.

Notes

Note: fully dried tomatoes with no added vegetables or herbs for seasoning can be safely stored in oil at room temperature. However, not completely drying the tomatoes or adding vegetables or herbs introduces the risk of botulism. So make sure they're completely dry and don't add anything else when you store them in oil.