Comments on: Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (Rain or Shine)

By: Mrs.Dirty Boots

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:32:58 +0000

Yep, the US Food & Drug people are very wary of giving any advice which could end up in court…

I think freezing the toms once dried works out the best. Just decant enough into a jar of oil (with or without herbs depending on your nerve) to use in a matter of weeks. Saves on oil as well.

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:05:27 +0000

Garlic, onion and herbs are not recommended as additions to olive oil sundried tomatoes unless they are soaked in vinegar for at least 24 hours. If not acidic enough, botulism spores may occur–better to be safe than sorry. This info is from the US Food & Drug Admin.

By: Mrs.Dirty Boots

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:38:36 +0000

Lori,

I think it would be better to keep the sun dried tomatoes in the freezer and just decant a small quantity into a jar of olive oil as and when needed. I’m sure technically you could put them through a boiling bath sterilization process but I’m guessing it would really affect their texture.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:36:49 +0000

it is possible to boil bath these tomatoes and oil to seal the jars. I live in a very hot summer climate. from 95 to 107 degrees in the summer months.

By: david littlefield

david littlefield — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:59:58 +0000

I like to use the sundried tomatoes in salads. I cut them up in smaller pieces. Even though fresh tomatoes are delicious – the home grown kind – they are not available year round nor are they as concentrated in nutrition.

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By: Mrs.Dirty Boots

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:56:18 +0000

Hi Jeff – I store mine in a cool cupboard, a pantry will be fine, just keep an eye on them if it gets too warm. In the fridge is safer I suppose, but the olive oil tends to partially solidify so they need to come out again a good while before you want to eat your lovely sun dried tomatoes!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:02:33 +0000

I am sort of new to this so if this is a foolish question please forgive me. Once you have your yummy tomatoes in oil can they be stored in your pantry ort will they need refrigeration? Thank you so much for your time and effore with all of these great ideas!

Jeff

By: Football Cards

Football Cards — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:07:12 +0000

Sweet idea, I never honestly thought of making them myself, but you made it seem easy. I am gonna try this because the ones you get from the store just don't taste right! Football Cards’s last blog post..GEORGE WASHINGTON 2008 RAZOR OVAL OFFICE CUT AUTO 1/1

By: Mrs.Dirty Boots

Mrs.Dirty Boots — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:32:48 +0000

Oh wow 5kg – think I’ll try a smilar amount next year. Though without a drier it probably takes a little longer!