Dried Tomatoes (sun-dried style) Temperature — 135°F / 57°C for 8-12 hours

Overview

Dried Tomatoes (sun-dried style): dehydrate at 135°F (57°C) for 8-12 hours. Halve Roma tomatoes. Place cut-side up. Season with salt. Leathery when done. Store in oil or vacuum seal.

Key Details

• Dehydrator Temperature: 135°F / 57°C
• Dehydrating Time: 8-12 hours
• Halve Roma tomatoes. Place cut-side up. Season with salt. Leathery when done. Store in oil or vacuum seal.
• Time varies based on humidity, thickness, and dehydrator model
• Store dehydrated foods in airtight containers in cool, dark place

Why This Matters

• Food dehydrating preserves food without chemicals or refrigeration
• Correct temperature ensures food safety while preserving nutrients
• Too high = cooked outside, moist inside (unsafe). Too low = too slow.

How To

1. 1Set dehydrator to 135°F (57°C)
2. 2Prepare food in uniform-thickness slices
3. 3Arrange in single layer on dehydrator trays without overlapping
4. 4Dehydrate for 8-12 hours, checking periodically
5. 5Halve Roma tomatoes. Place cut-side up. Season with salt. Leathery when done. Store in oil or vacuum seal.

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