Comments on: make your own "sun-dried" tomatoes

By: margot

margot — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:18:37 +0000

I've got some in ziplocks that are nearly a year old and still seem great.

By: The Damsel

The Damsel — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:14:47 +0000

Hi Jada!

Here's a website talking about it: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/summer/home_preserv…

and also this:

Notes about packing in oils:

If you like to have your dried tomatoes in a seasoned oil, such as olive oil with basil, thyme, oregano and/or minced or powdered garlic or garlic salt, it is best to do this when you are ready to eat them, or shortly before, and refrigerate them. There aren't many university studies about the safety of home-dried tomatoes packed in oil, but the information that's available suggests that it is best to just do that as you use them or make up small batches and refrigerate them.

I put mine in ziplock bags and then have just one jar in the fridge with them in oil. Hope that helps, and thank you for visiting the Old School. Come back often!

By: Jada

Jada — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:07:03 +0000

I love the ones packed in oil, but could you pack them in oil and then process them in a canner so they stay good on the shelf instead of having to be kept in the fridge?

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:09:56 +0000

They look delicious I remember sun-drying tomatoes once – I think the ants got to them though.

By: damsel

damsel — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:02:38 +0000

Please do let me know how things turn out!

By: Andy Lesher

Andy Lesher — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:50:35 +0000

I like drying food the “old school” way (still got lots to learn). I’m thinking that sun power is way to go! It’s free, but takes longer. I like the fact that things can be done w/o modern tech. Built a dry box out of old cardboard box & screen, works great! Will store them in glass jar w/ some rice to keep dry, no refer. will let ya know.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:43:46 +0000

I have an abundance of tomatoes and I can’t wait to try this tonight!

By: Muum

Muum — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:10:19 +0000

I’ll be checking back in. Did some last year and haven’t used them.

By: damselindisdress

damselindisdress — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:56:27 +0000

Great question! They can be kept for years this way, as long as they stay dry. They’ll taste and look best during the first year, however. You can put them in the freezer for double security, if you have the room, but it’s not necessary.

By: D'Ann

D'Ann — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:11:02 +0000

Forgive me for not being educated in the old school ways, but I need some clarification. You say that the dried tomatoes can be kept in a ziplock bag or a jar—how long can they be kept this way? A winter, a year, a lifetime? Thank-you