Have an Abundance of Tomatoes? Preserve Them by Sun Drying

by Shari@puregrace

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Sun drying tomatoes is surprisingly simple. The biggest hassle is in keeping the insects away. I use cheesecloth to cover the tomatoes and cover the frames with an additional light garden cloth. Works like a charm. Instructions for Drying frames here too.

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, Start with fresh ripe tomatoes firm and unblemished

Start with fresh ripe tomatoes, firm and unblemished.

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, Wash tomatoes and pat dry Slice a minimum of 1 4 inch thick Keeping in mind that the thicker the tomato the longer it will take to dry

Wash tomatoes and pat dry. Slice a minimum of 1/4 inch thick, Keeping in mind that the thicker the tomato, the longer it will take to dry.

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, Place on drying frames spacing evenly so tomatoes do not touch Place frames with sliced tomatoes outside in direct sunlight Cover lightly with cheese cloth to protect from insects

Place on drying frames spacing evenly so tomatoes do not touch Place frames with sliced tomatoes outside in direct sunlight Cover lightly with cheese cloth to protect from insects

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, Instructions for how to build a drying frame can be found at

Instructions for how to build a drying frame can be found at http://puregracefarms.com/summer-in-the-pantry/how-to-drying-frame/

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, Tomatoes when done will be dry and leathery Be sure tomatoes are completely dry before placing them in an airtight container otherwise moisture will cause your tomatoes to mold

Tomatoes when done will be dry and leathery. Be sure tomatoes are completely dry before placing them in an airtight container, otherwise moisture will cause your tomatoes to mold.

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, Put a few in olive oil for a great addition to pasta or salad dishes I like to eat them straight out of the jar

Put a few in olive oil for a great addition to pasta or salad dishes, I like to eat them straight out of the jar.

have an abundance of tomatoes preserve them by sun drying, container gardening, gardening, homesteading, The sun concentrates the sweet goodness of these lovely fruits into one exceptionally tasty bite I call them natures candy

The sun concentrates the sweet goodness of these lovely fruits into one exceptionally tasty bite. I call them natures candy.

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David Kelly on Dec 31, 2017

On the storage part, I have few questions.
Storing in a mason jar with olive oil, got it! But placing them in .... say 1 gallon zip lock bag, can I store them like this in my cupboard pantry? Can I keep them in my freezer?And last , what do you think is the shelf life , in a bag, in the pantry?
And by the way I love sundries tomatoes just never thought of making them myself. Thank you and may your harvest be abundant 2018.

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Lady Katherine on Feb 10, 2014
It been over 20 years now, that I have as grandma would call yard chickens. Proper word today is free range. I hve new lambs here on the farm. So. Cute I just sit and watch them jumping around

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Shari@puregrace on Feb 10, 2014
@Lady Katherine Lucky you! Not only chickens but lambs too!

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