How To Make Sun Dried Tomatoes In Dehydrator || COOKING WITH BERTA JAY
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
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My objective for this channel is to share with others what I have learned over the last 30+ years about living and eating healthier. I share my knowledge with my small circle of friends all the time. I am not a doctor, nor do I hold any type of medical degree, but I believe that my tried experiences may help someone else.
For over 30 years I have used every diet imaginable to lose weight, but I confess that I am now at home using the vegan lifestyle. I want to share what I have learned about eating and enjoying food. And, since I am still learning how to be more consistent with this lifestyle, I have decided to eat more healthily, realizing the weight will come off eventually. Though I have not reached my goal weight, I know that sharing with other people in front of a camera with help me to stay on course.
I have, with the help of my husband of 37 years, raised 3 grown children. I will also share some cooking shortcuts as well as some natural formulas I have used and still use for everyday problems.
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I was here 6 months ago and dehydrated everything I could get my hands on. Now, using those same veggies, I've made the most scrumptious vegetable soup with the deepest. loveliest flavor you can imagine! As I was making it, all I could think of was thank you Miss Berta! You are a gift!
Oh, Virginia, what a wonderful testimony of what you did with just a tiny bit of instruction from me. You do have a teachable spirit. I really like that. The soup sounds like it was a hit. Thank you so much for sharing your success with me. 😊
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I love the way you speak. Clear, concise to the point. It kept me engaged the whole time.
A quick comment.... Slicing in half or wedges (not slices) with the juicy side up keeps more of the tomato flavor in the end product as it won't get lost and dried out on the rack or sheet.
Thanks so much, Belvedere. I will give that a try. I appreciate you sharing your tip with me. ❤️
You are great. You are natural, intelligent, at ease, and straight to the point. You should have your own show.
Thank you for your comments. Kind words like yours keep me humble and thinking of others and not myself. Have a marvelous day, bashhalow!😉
Agreed
What a gracious lady sharing her knowledge with the world.
Thank you so much, Roger. I do the best I can with what I know. I am glad you appreciate that and are willing to share how you feel. Have a peace-filled day. 😊
Berta, thanks for showing us a smart, healthy, alternative way to make your own sun dried tomatoes. We'll definitely be trying dehydrated Granny Smith apples in the fall. 😋
Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate it! And about dehydrating Granny Smith apples...you will not be sorry you when you do this. Another tip after dehydrating the apples...put them in the freezer if you want crispy apple chips; they are crunchy and delicious. Please do let me know what you think of them...even if you don't like them at all. Thanks, again.
I did do apples in my dehydrator...oh, my are they delicious. Here's the link:
ruclips.net/video/DKEQu33F7kI/видео.html
Thankful to have you watching...My channel has grown quite a bit since you last watched my video.
I was here today thinking about dehydrating my tomatoes from the garden. A friend and I went out thrifing and I came across two dehydrators. Yes I snatched them both up. Unfortunately the one with the fan would not heat. I was looking for videos on how to dehydrate the tomatoes and I came across yours. I sat down to watch it and I am so happy to have found you. Such a pleasant calm voice and thorough teaching along with finished product. You took all the stress out of attempting to use my dehydrators. I am going to contact the manufacturer of the one that isn't working to see if they can send me the part for it. I surely hope so . I did like and subscribe to your channel. I will be watching your other videos to glean from your store of wisdom and knowledge. I thank God for youtube and the preservation of the wisdom from the sages. God bless you beautiful lady!!!
WELCOME Welcome welcome, Nile, to my channel. So glad you found me just when you needed to. I am thankful you found not 1 but 2 dehydrators! What a blessing. Dehydrating is so simple; you'll be able to do it so easily. Thanks for sharing ❤
Berta Jay I put some in at midnight and was able to enjoy some around noon today. Absolutely delicious. Thanks for your knowledge and wisdom. Can’t wait to try other things.
Tried this with a variety of tomatoes from the garden this past year and they turned out truly fantastic!
Oh, my goodness, R.R.S. This comment of yours is music to my ears. I am so glad to hear this. Thanks so much for telling me what you did. I can imagine your home-grown tomatoes were tasty ;-).
Finally an explanation on how to do it and what it looks like.. Thank you
You are so welcome, DAVID. I am so glad I could help you. Perhaps check out some of my other videos about dehydrating. I do appreciate your comment. 😀
I have 2 Excalibur and 2 Nesco. I really like both of them. (I love to preserve great deals on frozen veg and I have a big garden). One of each brand I got new and 2 I got used. I have not had mechanical issues with any of them. The Nescos are great because especially the Nesco Professional can stack up to 13 trays. These dried tomatoes keep quite awhile too! Thanks for sharing!!! Also or those whole can tomatoes, save the peels and make tomato powder. The little coffee grinders do an awesome job of powdering the dried peels!
Thankyou Bertha. After four years of hinting the family finally got a dehydrator for Dad's Christmas present. So I am off to utube to find ideas as well as already trying all sorts of small experiments. Driving the family nuts they say.
Thanks so much for sharing, johncoope5971; however, my name is Berta 🙂 not Bertha. No worries, though.
"You're going to smell it" lol, reminds me of the time I dehydrated jalapenos! Every one's eyes watered!
The smell tip? BRILLIANT!!!
Not sure what the "smell tip" means. 🤔
Dried pears are very tasty too.Pears and tomatoes can both dry to crunchy stage and we store them at room temp for months in sealed containers
Nick, you are a genius! I really never thought of drying pears...l do enjoy eating them so much. I will try that. Thank you so much!! I appreciate your suggestion...have a calm and peace-filled day. 😊
I already adore you and your realness!!! Thank you Lovely Lady
You're welcome, anna. I am who I am because I don't know how to be any other way. Thanks for your comment...I want to be a lovely lady 😀
Thank you for posting, Miss Berta. I came here looking for a video on how to dehydrate tomatoes, because I love them. Plus, I want to preserve foods when I can. I found your great video. I also found a used machine just like yours, which should arrive soon. I’m excited to get started! From a total rookie like me, thanks for your easy & helpful posting. I subscribed, as well.
We have done this with cherry tomatoes and Yum! Makes me think of a crunchy tomato soup.
I really never thought about dehydrating cherry tomatoes. Did you cut them in half? leave them whole? I want to try that. Thanks so much Jessica for your idea. 🤔
Berta Jay....yes ma’am we did cut them in half. 🥰
@@jessiejerry1701 Thanks so much. I'll try it🍅
Thanks!!! Just right! Like listening to mom teaching again.. learned a lot. Especially how to cut the tomatoes. Seeing them flatten when dried. I think previously I was cutting a single tomatoe like you used into 5-6 slices.
What a blessing you are. Trubble
It took me a while but I just wanted to wanted to respond by thanking you and saying, "I am so thankful to be a blessing to you." 😊
This is my first visit to your channel. I was gifted a bushel of tomatoes and after giving away to friends, was still not sure what to do with the rest. Your video was the first to come up in a search, and told me everything I needed to know. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Hi...so glad you found me, melodyclark! Tomatoes done this way are very tasty. I hope you like them. Thanks so much for taking your time to leave a comment. Have a fantastic day! 😉
Im thankful to God i found your channel just now ❤ ty for info❤ im just learning all this stuff😊
I plan on moving , buying land and creating a beautiful garden ❤
So i have been learning as much as possible on preserving foods for as long as possible❤
Again ty so much God Bless😊 i look forward to watching all your videos 😂❤
Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate you taking your time to touch base with me. ☺
I've dehydrated bananas, apples, peppers, mushrooms, potatoes but never tomatoes. Thanks for your video, tomatoes will be my next project! Thank you so much! Loved your video!
You're welcome, Juanita. I have found so many uses for these tomatoes. My favorite is just popping a few in my mouth when I want a snack. Thanks for your comment, my fellow dehydrator-friend 🙂
@@bertajay I put some in my dehydrator earlier today. I can't wait to see the results. :-) I'm going to do some green beans next. Have a wonderful day!
@@juanitadafler7233 I have done green beans before. They are good tasting. At least, l think so. Thanks so much. This day has been good. 😊❤
I'm new to dehydrating this year and have just loved it! I am looking forward to trying your method of cutting the tomatoes thicker. Everything else I've seen wants you to slice everything else so thinly. I find that it's difficult to remove the thin slices from the trays. Tomorrow I'm going to dehydrate some thicker slices of tomatoes and maybe zucchini, as well. So happy that I found you!
I am so happy you found me as well, JoDee. Sounds like you're well on your way to doing a great job with dehydrating your produce. Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
We cant eat all the tomatoes we have this year and I wanted to sun dry them in the dehydrator. Thank you for the great video Berta!. You did a fantastic job. Very easy instructions and hit all the points.
WOW, Rick, thank you so much for your kind words that truly keep me humble. I am so glad that what l shared in my video has been a good help to you. That's really why l do what l do...to help others. I appreciate your comment very much.😌🍅
I grow a variety called Juliette. They dehydrate really well. They are a small, Roma style tomato. They have a thick flesh and get more leathery then crispy.
Oh, my goodness, Mr. F...that surely sounds delicious to me. A chewy yet crispy tomato. I like that idea. Thanks for sharing. This has blessed me. 🍅😊
What a great idea. I LOVE sundried tomatoes. Tomato flavor seems to double or triple in richness when they're dried. And although the ones in oil are luscious, I definitely don't need the oil. I hope you'll consider doing more videos on dehydrating, Berta. I bet there are many fruits & vegetables that we can dry at home while saving $ and doing it more healthfully in the bargain. Thanks & take care!
Thanks for your suggestion about dehydrating more fruits and veggies. I have thought about doing that; just not sure when l'll do it. 😊 Please keep watching and thanks for all of your comments. 😍
Thank you so much. I am beginning to get them from my garden and am looking forward to doing this. My son did this but this is a 1st for me.
Hi Berta, really well done video, thank you! I've drizzled them with balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese also.
Thank you for the comment about the video. My son, Evan, is the videographer. He really makes the videos with care.
Your additions sound good. So glad you made these tomatoes. Thanks for you comment. ;-)
You are brilliant Wow what a great idea! I just discarded celery leaves. I’m gonna rinse them off and dehydrate them! Now that’s smart cooking! Thank you🙌❤️
I love your simplicity and genuineness! Thank you, nice video!
Great work lady, simple and clear, you are very kind to share. Be blessed!
Thank you! I have a glut of tomatoes this summer and I’m getting tired of canning every three or four days now I have a second way of preserving them!
Yes you do, agemcauslan! Thanks for your comment. 😉
thank you
You are so welcome, Noura. Glad to help 😊
I've never dehydrated tomatoes. This is a very good idea I'm gonna try this for sure.
Peg, this is so very easy and versatile. Please do give it a try; I assure you, you won't be sorry. Thanks for your comment.
I also like to dip mine in zesty Italian dressing before dehydrating.. YUM!
Now, margaret, that definitely sounds yummy. I will have to give that a try. Thanks for the tip. You may see again in a "Viewers Voices" show. I appreciate your input 😊
Berta Jay oh how fun! Well I do hope you try it because I’m sure you’ll love it. Have a great week and keep making these great videos! ☺️
@@msdixie1972 I will...lovely have supporters like you. ❤️
Thanks! Just Nick half a bushel at farmers market today. Machines are going to be going for quite some time lol. Friday I'll pickup green beans to make dilly beans. Looking forward to learning more!
Thank you Berta, I've planted a bunch of tomato plants this year and I'm definitely going to have to dehydrate a good bit of them.
I hope you enjoy tomatoes this way. They can be very versatile. A gardener, eh? I'm impressed. I hope your tomato plants produce lots of yummy tomatoes. Have a productive day, Joseph. 😊
FANTASTIC LOVELY!!! Just love the simplicity of the prepping and simple ingredients. What great snack idea and so so....healthy. Can you use a standard oven to also dehydrate? My mother n law had a adjustable window screen she would dry apples on in hot of summer. She would place window screen in back window dashboard of car. Would keep all windows up on car. Worked out fantastic. My daughter baked kale in oven to make kale chips. They were delicious. She just sprinkled them with spices after baking. I absolutely love the thought that dehydrating is all the pure product no added stuff you cannot pronounce. God bless you, Tamson from Kentucky.
Hey, Tamson! Absolutely! You can use a regular oven. Set the temperature low about 300-325 degrees or lower and it should be just fine. Wonderful story about your mother-in-law and the car. I also enjoy kale chips! Keep those comments coming, Tamson. God's richest blessings to you and yours.
Thank you Berta Jay. I just started and think I cut them to thin..have a nice day
I know Berta doesn't need one but send her a new one anyway WalMart! Thanks Berta! Quick and simple! .
Thanks for your support, Ron. Not sure Walmart will do that but it's a very good dehydrator. 🤭
Hi, I enjoyed your teaching about sundried tomatoes. Try using a mandolin for even cuts and next time try dehydrating some orange slices if you have not done so.
That sounds interesting, Andre. Do I do the skin and all with the orange slices? Yes, right? Thanks for your suggestion. 😀
Check out this link on orange dehydrated slices. ruclips.net/video/kLCKjVjnWOQ/видео.html
I don’t know if you shared on this….I take some of my dried tomatoes and pulverize them into a powder, I use it to enhance flavors of soups, and basically anything you would like some rich sweetness. A few years back I grew a variety of tomatoes that I did not find to be very delicious, but I had a blue million of them. I dried them to see if they could be salvaged. Drying them brought out their sweetness, which overcame their bitter flavor. It occurred to me to try to powder them. Now they are tough, so you might want to dedicate a small food processor to them. Anyway, I put a couple of moisture packs per pint, and they have a great shelf life.
Thank you so much, lilolmecj. Great advice. 😊
Well done video. Thank you. I have lots of garden tomatoes and running out of freezer space. ❤
Brilliant
Berta, love watching your videos. You have such a wonderful demeanor-calming! Do you put the tomatoes in the freezer to keep or to add to the flavor? Keep the videos coming :)
I am so thankful you enjoy my videos, Rebecca. I appreciate your comment about my demeanor. I do put my tomatoes in the freezer because I enjoy crunchy foods; and these tomatoes become very crunchy when I store them in the freezer. Honestly, I don't think freezer does anything for the flavor. I have many, many ideas for videos that I will share. Thanks for your support, Rebecca.
@@bertajay thank you, I have an incredible tomato harvest from my garden. Everyone say dry some. So I can keep them in the pantry?
@@louisemartin5014 This is exactly what you can do with at least some of your "incredible tomato harvest!" You will find many things to put these tomatoes in or on. Have fun with them 🍅😊🍅
I love your videos. Clear and concise. Thank you!
Thank you so much, patrick. I just share what I know and try to make sure I give enough information so anyone can understand what I am trying to share. It's always encouraging when a teacher can hear how she teaches from one of her students...that me and you respectively. Again, I really appreciate your comment. Have a productive and peace-filled day, patrick.😊
Thank you for sharing how to do this! I am just going to follow your instructions right now!
I hope my instructions will help you to accomplish dehydrating your tomatoes 🍅. I try to give as much detail as I can. Thanks for your comment, Katherine. 😊
Thank You Berta for your help. I'm working on my tomatoes now and it smells wonderful. Can't wait to try them. Next I want to try onions. By the way I love your soothing voice.
Elise, thank you so much for your kind but humbling words. I do appreciate them. How did your dehydrated tomatoes turn out? Let me know. I know it's been a while since your commented on my video...sorry 😕, about that.
Hi Berta. My dehydrated tomatoes were super tasty. I was able to freeze most of them. I ended up with at least 3 months worth. There’s only me and my hubby. I’ve actually made another big batch since. I use the Roma tomatoes. XOX.
@@eliseymarin3611 I haven't tried the Romas yet but I will now. Thanks for the tip, Elise. Thanks so much for sharing. 😊
I have the same unit and love it!! I will have to try making these
It is really so easy, gail. See if you can squeeze out some time to give these a try. I think you'll enjoy them. 🍅 Thanks so much for your comment.😀
ive been drying tons of peppers my house smells like a mexican restaraunt,SO GOOD
Thank you Berta.
You're welcome, Jan. 🍅 😊
Wow love this I had gotten a dehydrator this last summer. But with work I hadn't really gotten to use it now I will thank you.
I am so glad that you can now "dust off" that fantastic appliance and start using it to better your health. Check out my video for Christmas cookies where I dehydrate apples...oh, my so yummy. You are sure to enjoy them.
loving this so much i have ordered a de hydrator, so thank you
Just found this channel and I love it. You are absolutely wonderful
Thank you so much. I am too old to be who l really am not😊 lt's just easier being me. I am so glad you enjoy what l do. Thanks, Mariah for joining me! 👍🏽😊
Idky but i really like this lady 💕💕
I so glad to hear that, Draz Raz. It's okay to not know why🤭
Really well layed out and helpful some useful tips. Thank you so much
You're so welcome, pinkyysk. I enjoyed sharing these instructions for dehydrating tomatoes. Thanks for your comment.😊
@@bertajay it was more the smell and things. I have a birthday coming up so I think I will be nagging for one. Really useful tips that no one else talks about. So cant wait to try out the tomatoes. Thank you
@@pinkyysk You're so welcome. If you love apples, I also encourage you to dehydrate those as well; they are so easy. Here's my video about that:
ruclips.net/video/DKEQu33F7kI/видео.html
I appreciate hearing from you,
pinkyysk😊 🍅 🍏 Have a productive and joy-filled day🙂
When the tomatoes are dry I preserve by using a vacuum sealer and they will hold at least one year in the cupboard.
Really, Andy! Thank you so very much! I will give that a try. You're a gem. 😊
Thank you Berta, I love it, you are great.
Beatriz, thank you so much. Forgive me for taking so long to get back to you. Hope you have gotten the opportunity to dehydrate some tomatoes...they are so delicious. Have a wonderful day. 😊
Ordered a dehydrator ...ill be doing this soon! Good video.
Good job lady I learned how to do it. Thank you.
Where have you been? I wanted this video for ages. Thanks
Thanks so much , you explained it so nicely
1/12/2021 - Hey Miss Berta ❤️ Thank You for this recipe 🍅 The next time I am at the grocery store I will pick up the tomatoes 🍅!!!! Happy New Year 🎆🎈🎊
Sorry about the delayed response, Lula. Do forgive me. But, I had to respond now that I've seen your comment and let you know that I always enjoy hearing from you from Green 😊
Thank you. 🙏😊
You are welcome, Chris. Thank YOU for your comment. 😊🍅
Thanks for posting this! Liked and subscribed! I've got a bumper crop of a variety of tomatoes :) I was wondering if you ever lightly salt your tomatoes before drying. I always salt them fresh to ease the acidity a bit, plus I thought it might help in the preservation. Thoughts? Thanks!!!
Thank you so much. "Happy New Years 2023!!!"🥳
I've set them up to dehydrate, will let you know what happens tomorrow 😊
Hi thanks for giving F and C temperature
Hey, Don; you're welcome. I am trying to remember to do that with my recipes from now on. I realize it does help other people who watch our videos. 😊
Good video. Wanted to see the dried tomatoes, and based on your comments, apples are next!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.
Here's my video about dehydrating apples. They are so delicious, Patrick.
ruclips.net/video/DKEQu33F7kI/видео.html
Great video! Thank you so much. We just got a dehydrator and have been doing zucchini. Did I miss how long and at what temperature you dried your tomatoes? Blessings. Jim
105⁰ F for 8 hours I believe she said.
I love this. Thank you for posting. 😇
Thank you for this! My garden is in full production and I need some way to keep my tasty tomatoes!!
Brad, I am overjoyed that you found this! You will love the way your tomatoes taste; they will remind you of summer every time you munch on one. Enjoy your discovery...more awaits you on my channel. I love helping others; glad you were one of those who received a little help from me 🍅 😊 🍅
Try purchasing local tomatoes from your farmers markets. The taste is sooo much better!
Just got a batch of cherry tomatoes ... Had to come to see you ... Have you thought of putting the solid skin pieces inside up ??? ... Catch all that goodness ... Onions and garlic drying are the only smells I have difficulties with ...
I will give your tip a try, James, the next time I make these. Thank you so much. Keep those ideas coming...enjoy hearing from you. Have a joy-filled day, James. 😊
@@bertajay Just turned on the dehydrator ... Top heat ... Top to bottom goes empty, carrots, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes, empty ... Should take maybe 2 days 🤔
Hey hey berta jay !
Hey, hey, Zach! Blessings to you!🍅
I've been cutting them too thin, I'll have to do it your way next time, thank you :)
I believe cutting the slices thicker will surely help. Let me know when you do it. I am interested in your results. 😊🍅
@@bertajay It turned out a lot better, it kept its shape without breaking apart, although strangely it seems to hold better flavor so that's a bonus :)
@@thewindchime6644 Absolutely! That's what I like to hear. Have a peaceful day and enjoy your tomatoes. 🍅 😊
Love this. Ready to dry mine now.
It's so easy, Sandi. I eat these as a snack and I am sure children would love them. Let me know how this works for you. Thank you for your comment. 🍅 😊
Great video... so much info too.. thank you !!!!!!!!!!
just bought a dehydrator, I'm going to try this one thanks
You will like them. I eat these tomatoes all year round. I really enjoy eating them.
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it so much, Dan.
Have a wonderful and peaceful and joy-filled Thanksgiving. 🙂
Thank you Berta!
You're so welcome, Aidan. These are so tasty. Do get the time to make them. I know when you do you will not be disappointed. Thanks for your comment. 😊🍅
@@bertajay I definitely will be trying them! I am picking up a used dehydrator today and hope to have some nice dried tomatoes by tomorrow!
@@aidanechi YAY, Aidan. I hope you enjoy these tomatoes as much as I do. Lemme know. 🍅😊
Awesome !! New sub !!
WELCOME, Welcome, welcome, Truth, for subscribing to the Berta Jay Troup!!! Watch this short video to see how I came up with that name: ruclips.net/video/bejee5bsjw8/видео.html
I hope you'll find the Troup a great place to learn and find support and encouragement. 😊
Do you think my tomatoes are still ok to eat if I forgot them in my dehydrator for a few days after they were done?
Thank you. God Bless and stay safe.
Very helpful, thanks!
Thank you, love the way you talk شكرا
You're welcome, Sl. I appreciate your kind words.s 😊👍🏽
how many day its last long outside in cont n in freezer.. dehyratrd tomatoes
Wonderful! Thank you!
Are your sd tomatoes completely dry? Mine were either rubbery or too brown. I just have high or low setting so maybe I need one with a thermostat. Also, I have sprinkled mine with garlic salt and italian spices.Taste good.
Not sure what you've done by now, mary, but I also think the temperature and "rubberiness" may be your problem 😔
Just received a dehydrator and will try this. Do cherries do well?
May I store in airtight glass containers and for how long for the tomatoes or any other fruit/veggie?
Yes, Martha, cherries do very well. I have a video on my channel that shows how l dehydrate cherries. I can send the link to it later.
Not sure how long because l put my dehydrated produce in the freezer. They last for weeks there. And, YES, store in an airtight container or ziploc/Gladloc plastic bag. I hope l have helped you a little bit, Martha. 😌
thank you!!!
You're welcome, Virginia. Dehydrated tomatoes are so good. Glad you appreciated the video 🍅
@@bertajay Miss Berta, I just finished my first batch of tomatoes! I cannot thank you enough. You've hooked me, I'm subscribed! :)
@@virginialeejones1834 WELCOME, Welcome, welcome to my channel!! I am so glad you're one of my Troupers. I hope you'll be thankful you joined my Troup. Thanks so much. 👍🏽😊
Question do they have to be stored in the freezer? Thinking about making a tomato and basil seasoning but won't do me any good if it has to be frozen.
Oh, no...absolutely not...they don't have to frozen. I guess by now you've probably figured that out. Sorry, it took me so long to respond. But, tomato and basil seasoning sounds absolutely delish! 😊
Did you ever ferment cherry tomatoes they are great
No, Charles. Please tell me how. I enjoy tomatoes usually no matter how they are prepared. Let me know when you can. Thanks for sharing.😊
Can you vacuum pack them into jars ??? I have minimal freezer space so i dehydrate and vacuum pack in half pints and quarts depending on the item ... I also pressure can ...
Absolutely, James. Vacuum pack these and they will last a longer time, I am sure. I appreciate your question and that you watched my video. Thank you. 🍅😊
@@bertajay i have watched a few of your other vids since finding this one ... You remind me of a family friend from back in the '60s we called Aunt Mamie ... That's a compliment ... 😃
@@jameswitte5167 Well, James, I graciously accept being a reminder of Aunt Mamie, for you. I take it as a great compliment. Thank you so much for putting me in such a kind and noteworthy place. I humbly receive your comparison. 👌🏾😌
Can you use any brand of tomatoes to dehydrate?? And will they turn out the same way??*
You really can use any brand of tomatoes...even tomatoes grown in your garden...all would be great and should turn out the same way. My thought is a tomato is a tomato. Just try your brand and see and by all means please let me know. I really enjoy hearing from my viewers
Great video. I am a dehydration beginner!
This is the perfect beginner's task with a dehydrator. These tomatoes make an excellent addition to any salad, sandwich or just as a snack. I do hope you'll give them a try. 🍅 😊
Great video thankyou
You're so welcome, Linda. Glad to help you. 😊🍅
I think they use sulfates to keep the sun dried tomatoes red. This is used in a lot of products we eat and use and is unhealthy for us.
I loved your video!
Fortunately, I don't mind the smell. Anyway, thanks for the video . . . and a question. Why a such a low temperature?
Here's what I have learned:
When you dry foods with a lower temperature, you preserve more of the flavor and nutrition in dried foods.
I hope that makes sense to you, BrainFreeze. Have a wonderful day. 😊
@@bertajay Thanks for replying Berta.
@@brainfreeze1925 You're so welcome1👍🏽
How long can it last in fridge or it needs to be freezer? Thx in advance, excellent video
These don't need to frozen, I just like the crunch. I don't know how long they would last in the fridge because I always freeze them. However, I would guess that they would last about 2-3 weeks perhaps longer. Let me know, LeoMessi; then I can share it with the other Troupers.
Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate them. 😊
@@bertajay will try for sure, how to spot if they go bad? Bad smell? Mold? But let's say one month in fridge they will last for sure? In little glass container with lid?
@@Dubravazg I don't know for sure because I eat them from the freezer. Try glass container in the fridge for 2 weeks and check for bad smell. This is ALL a guess, Leo, since I have never done this. But a bad smell should let you know if they are NOT good to eat. 🤔 Keep me posted on what happens. I would love to know. Thank you.😊
Great method, have you ever peeled the tomatoes first, then dried them?
No, Byron, that would take too much time 🤭. I like getting things quickly in the kitchen. Thanks for your question 😀
@@bertajay Thanks, it's just that sometimes the skin disagrees with me, I'll give a try a let you know how it turns out though. I just put some Roma tomatoes through the smoker today and man they are tasty.
@@brwhyon Wow! that sounds so delicious. Smoked tomatoes...oh, YUM!