Dried Tomatoes

My friend Dianne gave me some of the last of this year's tomatoes when we were down visiting in Virginia, and I decided to keep a few to eat sliced, but to dry the rest. Dried tomatoes are great as a snack or added to tomato sauces to give it a rich flavor. We like them chopped up and mixed into meatloaf, boiled with a little water and blended to make pizza sauce, and just plain. Most of the tomatoes were Romas which are great for drying since they are really meaty - not watery.

Dried Tomatoes Wash tomatoes. Cut away stem ends and any spots. Quarter Romas, or cut other tomatoes into ~1" wedges (or for crispier ones, 1/4 -3/8" slices). Place on dehydrator trays, leaving room for air to flow. Dry overnight at 135F. Cool. Pack into glass jars for later use.