How long will homemade sun dried tomatoes last?

Properly stored, in a dry, dark place, perhaps in a sealed jar, sun dried tomatoes will last for years . Unless they're mouldy or mushy, sun dried tomatoes are unlikely to hurt you if you eat them. They may get bleached looking, or dark. Taste a bit, if you feel like it, when they don't look too appealing.

What to do with tomatoes until you have enough to can?

Freezing tomatoes is the easiest way to keep ripe tomatoes until you're ready to use them. You don't have to peel them first—in fact, the act of freezing them itself makes the tomatoes insanely easy to peel! —and you can freeze as many or as few at a time as you like.

How do you preserve too many tomatoes?

The easiest way to preserve tomatoes is to freeze them . You don't need to blanch them, you don't need to peel them. Just rinse, dry, core, and put them on a small tray or plate in the freezer.

Do sun-dried tomatoes really go bad?

Plain sun-dried tomatoes: When stored in an airtight container in a dry space, plain sun-dried tomatoes can last for about a year [2]. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes: These can last for up to two years when stored properly [2].

Do sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil need to be refrigerated?

Should I store my sun dried tomatoes in olive oil with the fridge? Yes, Bella Sun Luci products packed with olive oil must be stored in the fridge once opened .

Do sun-dried tomatoes turn black?

If they are hard, you can rehydrate them and it is fine. I'm not sure if you can eat it if it's completely rotten, but I wouldn't trust it. Sun dried tomatoes should never “expire” though. low acid ones will turn black when dehydrated ”; So Easy to Preserve says, “Black color can develop because of oxidization.”

Can you freeze fresh tomatoes?

Tomatoes may be frozen raw or cooked, whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed . Tomatoes do not need to be blanched before freezing. Frozen tomatoes are best used in cooked foods such as soups, sauces and stews as they become mushy when they're thawed.

Can I dehydrate tomatoes?

Plum, oval or pear-shaped Italian, Roma or paste tomatoes are best for drying. A food dehydrator is the best options for drying tomatoes .

What is the best way to store tomatoes?

If at all possible, buy only as many perfectly ripe tomatoes as you can eat within a day or two, keep them stored stem side down on a flat surface at room temperature , and make sure to eat them all within the first day or two.

Tomatoes In The Hole | Guest Recipes | Nigella's Recipes (2024)

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Introduction

This is such a good way to turn tomatoes into an utterly delicious main-course sort of affair, and it’s fun to make too. The idea is, of course, toad-like, but I think it offers a little more than bangers in batter. The tomatoes are so sweet and juicy they almost make a gravy of their own accord. I add wedges of red onion and lots of garlic, rosemary and thyme, which all work wonderfully. A little finely grated aged cheese is a nice touch – you could even use a blue cheese if you liked. Plus – after more than 20 years of cooking – I’ve finally found a batter recipe I want to be associated with. It actually works, every time. Thank you, Barney!

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Ingredients

Serves: 2

MetricCups

500 grams ripe, mixed tomatoes (halved if large)
1 red onion (cut into chunky wedges)
2 sprigs of rosemary
2 cloves of garlic (thickly sliced)
4 sprigs of thyme (leaves stripped)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
a scattering of grated hard sheep's or goat's cheese

For the batter:

140 grams plain flour
4 eggs (lightly beaten)
200 millilitres whole milk
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound 2 ounces ripe, mixed tomatoes (halved if large)
1 red onion (cut into chunky wedges)
2 sprigs of rosemary
2 cloves of garlic (thickly sliced)
4 sprigs of thyme (leaves stripped)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
a scattering of grated hard sheep's or goat's cheese

For the batter:

5 ounces all-purpose flour
4 eggs (lightly beaten)
7 fluid ounces whole milk
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Tomatoes In The Hole is a guest recipe by Gill Meller so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe

Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F/gas mark 6.
First, make the batter. Tip the flour into a bowl and whisk in the eggs until everything is nice and smooth. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until you are certain there are no lumps. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the tomatoes in a large roasting tin, cut sides upwards for those you’ve halved. Place the onion wedges around the tomatoes. Tear over the rosemary, dot over the sliced garlic and sprinkle over the thyme leaves. Trickle everything with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the tomatoes are soft. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool a little.
Meanwhile, increase the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/425°F/gas mark 7. Pour the sunflower oil into a second roasting tin (about 30 x 20cm/12 x 8in) and place it in the oven to heat up for 5 minutes. When the oil is super-hot, carefully remove from the oven and quickly use a spatula to arrange the roasted tomatoes and onions over the base of the tin – things may spit a little so be careful. Pour the batter around the veg and place the tin straight back in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, until the batter is puffed up and golden. Scatter the grated cheese over the top, close the oven door and cook for a further 6–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve straight away with a dressed green salad.

Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F/gas mark 6.
First, make the batter. Tip the flour into a bowl and whisk in the eggs until everything is nice and smooth. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until you are certain there are no lumps. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the tomatoes in a large roasting tin, cut sides upwards for those you’ve halved. Place the onion wedges around the tomatoes. Tear over the rosemary, dot over the sliced garlic and sprinkle over the thyme leaves. Trickle everything with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the tomatoes are soft. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool a little.
Meanwhile, increase the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/425°F/gas mark 7. Pour the vegetable oil into a second roasting tin (about 30 x 20cm/12 x 8in) and place it in the oven to heat up for 5 minutes. When the oil is super-hot, carefully remove from the oven and quickly use a spatula to arrange the roasted tomatoes and onions over the base of the tin – things may spit a little so be careful. Pour the batter around the veg and place the tin straight back in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, until the batter is puffed up and golden. Scatter the grated cheese over the top, close the oven door and cook for a further 6–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve straight away with a dressed green salad.

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This is a great veggie alternative to a British classic - we're already planning to make it again this week. And the batter recipe really does work!
Posted by elliep311 on 16th June 2020
I prefer Parmesan. What a great recipe idea! Like a Yorkshire pudding or a Dutch baby; similar technique.
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