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    Published: Aug 7, 2017 Updated: Sep 5, 2022 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

    Dehydrated "Sun-Dried" Tomatoes in Oil

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    sun-dried tomatoes

    This Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil recipe is the perfect answer for those times when you have a large tomato crop and want to preserve some for later. Sun-dried tomatoes go great in most pasta dishes, but I especially love them in my Easy Marry Me Chicken recipe and in lasagna.

    sun-dried tomatoes in 2 jars on the counter
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    • 🧐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🔖 Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions
    • 🍅How to Make This Recipe
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips
    • 🥒Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧐Why This Recipe Works

    • This homemade sun-dried tomatoes recipe is very easy to make.
    • You can prepare this recipe in a variety of ways including in the oven, in a dehydrator, or outside, in the sun.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes in oil have a long shelf life, as long as there is no cross-contamination.

    🔖 Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Tomatoes: I prefer to use grape or cherry tomatoes however, other types of tomatoes can be dried in the same way by slicing them into thin slices.
    • Fresh Herbs: Besides basil and oregano, you can use thyme, rosemary, or your favorite herbs.
    • Olive Oil: Use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil. It makes all the difference!
    • Garlic: Fresh garlic is added to each jar for additional flavor.

    🍅How to Make This Recipe

    STEP 1: Pick tomatoes, then wash and dry them.

    red tomatoes in a bowl with green tomatoes in the background

    STEP 2: Slice the tomatoes in half. Carefully remove the seeds without removing the pulp in between the seeds. Arrange the tomatoes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

    tomatoes on a baking tray

    STEP 3: Sprinkle the tomatoes with sea salt, basil, and oregano.

    sliced tomatoes with herbs sprinkled on them

    STEP 4: Place the tomatoes on the dehydrator trays, allowing some room between the tomatoes for air circulation. Follow the temperature and times suggested by your dehydrator. It took my dehydrator eight hours to dehydrate the tomatoes to the right consistency.

    drying tomatoes on dehydrator

    STEP 5: Divide the tomatoes between two sterilized jars. Peel the garlic and cut it in half, then divide it between the jars.

    sun-dried tomatoes in a jar topped with a garlic clove

    STEP 6: Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes, making sure they are completely submerged. Seal the jar and store it in the refrigerator.

    sun-dried tomatoes in a jar with garlic next to it

    🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

    How to Make Sun-Dried Tomatoes Without A Food Dehydrator

    So, you want to make sun-dried tomatoes, but don't own a dehydrator?  No problem, you can simply roast the tomatoes in the oven (200 degrees for 6-8 hours) depending on the size of the tomatoes.

    How do you dry tomatoes outside?

    Another way to dry tomatoes is to place them on a baking sheet and leave them outside for 2 to 3 days, or until completely dry. The length of time it takes until the moisture is eliminated will depend on the weather conditions including the humidity.

    Be sure to cover the tomato slices with cheesecloth to keep flies and other insects off of the tomatoes while they dry.

    What can you do with sun-dried tomatoes?

    Sun-dried tomatoes can be used in all kinds of recipes! You can add sun-dried tomatoes to pasta dishes, soups, stews, dips, and pizza!

    Or add sun-dried tomatoes to sandwiches and pestos. You can even blend them with mayo and other ingredients to make a sun-dried aioli!

    Dehydrators come in a variety of styles and prices. Besides making sun-dried tomatoes, you can use the dehydrator to make many other things like pineapple chips, jerky, dried herbs, and fruit leather!

    👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips

    • Try sprinkling the tomatoes with other herbs that you may prefer, such as rosemary or thyme.
    • Be careful not to over-dry the tomatoes. They should still be somewhat pliable and have a chewy texture.
    • For longer storage, sterilize your glass jars and use a water bath to seal them. You might also consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to each jar prior to sealing them. The acid helps to preserve them even further.
    • To avoid spoilage for longer storage, don't add garlic.
    cherry tomatoes in a basket

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    📖 Recipe

    sun-dried tomatoes in 2 jars on the counter

    Dehydrated "Sun-Dried" Tomatoes in Oil

    "sun" dried tomatoes, using a dehydrator. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 78kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs Roma tomatoes
    • 1½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • olive oil

    Instructions

    • Pick tomatoes, then wash and dry them.
    • Slice the tomatoes in half. Carefully remove the seeds without removing the pulp in-between the seeds. Arrange the tomatoes on a cookie sheet.
    • Sprinkle the tomatoes with sea salt, basil, and oregano.
    • Place the tomatoes on the dehydrator trays, allowing some room between the tomatoes for air circulation.
    • Follow the temperature and times suggested by your dehydrator. It took my dehydrator eight hours to dehydrate the tomatoes to the right consistency.
    • Divide the tomatoes between two sterilized jars. Peel the garlic and cut in half, then divide between the jars.
    • Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes, making sure they are completely submerged. Seal and refrigerate until ready to use.

    Notes

    • Try sprinkling the tomatoes with other herbs that you may prefer, such as rosemary or thyme.
    • Be careful not to over-dry the tomatoes. They should still be somewhat pliable and have a chewy texture.
    • For longer storage, sterilize your glass jars and use a water bath to seal them. You might also consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to each jar prior to sealing them. The acid helps to preserve them even further.
    • To avoid spoilage for longer storage, don't add garlic.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g
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    1. Karla L Cole says

      August 09, 2021 at 6:31 am

      When you say vacuum seal, are you talking about canning them in water like with pasta sauce?

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      • Hilda Sterner says

        August 09, 2021 at 7:10 am

        Hi Karla,
        I would absolutely recommend canning them in water for longer storage.

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