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Dry tomatoes in olive oil recipe rosii uscate in ulei de masline reteta

Dried tomatoes in olive oil recipe - How to dehydrate tomatoes at home

Learn how to dehydrate tomatoes at home and preserve them in olive oil. These intensely flavorful dried tomatoes keep for months and are perfect for snacks, cooking, or garnishing your favorite dishes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Choose Serving Size 1 jar

Ingredients 

  • 1 kg cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 ml extra virgin olive oil for jarring and storage, not the drying step

Instructions

Tomatoes prep:

  • Wash the tomatoes well.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters. You can remove the seeds if you prefer.
  • Sprinkle salt over the tomatoes to help draw out the moisture.

Dehydration:

  • Arrange the tomatoes on the trays of the dehydrator, leaving space between them to allow air circulation.
  • Set the dehydrator to 55-60°C (130-140°F).
  • Dehydrate the tomatoes for 8-12 hours, until they become dry and flexible, but not brittle. The time may vary depending on the thickness of the slices and the water content of the tomatoes.

Checking the tomatoes:

  • Periodically check the tomatoes during the dehydration process. Take them out when they are completely dry.
  • Let the tomatoes cool down completely before putting them in the oil.

Preservation in olive oil:

  • Sterilize the jars and lids by boiling them or washing them in the dishwasher.
  • In a clean jar, arrange layers of dehydrated tomatoes.
  • Optionally add spices such as oregano, basil, garlic or pepper between the layers for extra flavor.
  • Pour extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes until they are completely covered. Make sure there are no air bubbles by gently shaking the jar or running a knife along the inside to release them.

Storage:

  • Close the jars tightly with the sterilized lids.
  • Keep the jars in a cool, dark place. Tomatoes dehydrated and preserved in oil can be stored this way for several months.
  • After opening, keep the jars in the refrigerator and consume them within a few weeks.

Notes

Keep the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for several months. Once opened, store in the refrigerator and use within a few weeks. Always keep the tomatoes fully submerged in oil to prevent spoilage.