Beechworth Urban Landcare and Sustainability

Here’s Allan’s method for perfect sun dried tomatoes

• Use small to medium size tomatoes. Roma are ideal.
• Wash and dry tomatoes.
• Slice tomatoes in half but do not cut right through. This makes it easier t o place tomatoes on tray.
• Place tomatoes cut side up in a wooden tray -3 ply is ok- 1 metre X 500mm. Sprinkle cooking salt on tomatoes.
• To prevent ants from spoiling fruit use 3 or 4 flattish tins filled with water. Stand a brick in each tin ( brick on its end). Place tray on top of bricks.
• Dry in hot sun-3-4 days. Do not leave trays outside at night. Tomatoes are dry when pinched between fingers and they feel dry.
• Dried tomatoes can then be packed in a sterilised jar with olive oil, basil and garlic.
• Store in a cool, dark place.