Sun-Dried Tomatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Plum tomatoes
Rock Salt
Olive Oil
Rosemary
Dried chilies

Wash, halve and seed fresh plum tomatoes. Place on racks and bake in
a 175 F (80 C) oven until wrinkled and dry, 16 to 18 hours.
Sprinkle a thin layer of rock salt in the bottom of a jar. pack in
the tomatoes and cover with olive oil, making sure the tomatoes are
completely immersed. Add a sprig of rosemary or a couple of dried
chilies to the oil, if desired. Store in the refrigerator for one
month before using.
Scatter the tomatoes into pasta sauces, chop them finely with olives
for a salsa to serve with fish or mix them with cream cheese to make
a spread for crackers. You can also give them away as gifts.
Sun-dried tomatoes last indefinitely in the refrigerator.



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