Sun-Dried Tomatoes — FarmPal

Dehydrating recipe yielding About 2 cups dried. Stores for Dry: 6-12 months. Oil-packed: 3 months refrigerated.

Method
dehydrating
Yield
About 2 cups dried
Storage
Dry: 6-12 months. Oil-packed: 3 months refrigerated
Difficulty
beginner

Ingredients

  • •10 lbs Roma or paste tomatoes
  • •2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • •Fresh herbs (basil, oregano) for flavoring
  • •Olive oil for storage

Instructions

  1. 1Wash tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
  2. 2Scoop out seeds and gel
  3. 3Sprinkle cut sides with salt
  4. 4Place cut side up on dehydrator trays
  5. 5Dry at 135°F for 8-12 hours
  6. 6Tomatoes should be leathery but pliable
  7. 7Cool completely
  8. 8Pack in jars with herbs, cover with olive oil
  9. 9Or store dry in airtight container
  10. 10Condition dry-stored tomatoes 1 week