Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Yield: about 2 cups of dried tomatoes
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Extra-virgin olive oil; 4 to 5 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, or marjoram

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Yield: about 2 cups of dried tomatoes

Yield: about 2 cups of dried tomatoes

Ingredients

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2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Extra-virgin olive oil

4 to 5 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, or marjoram

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Lay the tomatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the salt. Cook the tomatoes for 5 to 6 hours or until dried and slightly shriveled, but still plump.
If not using immediately, store tomatoes in a sealed container in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days; or layered in a container with herbs and covered with olive oil. Store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.