I think the secret to good sun dried tomatoes is....... wait for it........ THE TOMATO! Brilliant huh?
I grow Principe Borghese tomatoes from seeds imported from Italy. They are the traditional variety grown for making sun dried tomatoes - tart sweet, meaty and just the right size to cut in half and dry nicely.
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| A few of the 28 Principe Borghese tomato plants growing this season. |
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| Slice the tomatoes in 1/2 lengthwise - stem to blossom end |
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| Two simple frames made from 1x2 furring attached together with small butt hinges and held closed with a clasp |
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| Window screen stapled to the inside of each frame - ready for the 'maters! |
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| Arrange the sliced tomatoes cut side up; close and latch the frames together; place in the bright hot sun for a few days. |
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Trying this in the humid Southeast is new to me. I plan on bringing in the tomatoes every evening so they are not dampened by dew (or rain) during the night and early morning and putting them back out mid morning when everything is dry.
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