How to make Sun dried tomatoes at home like a pro!

[@GetCooking]

Ciao Ciao! Amazing to see so many of you viewing this video! I will soon post a follow up that goes through the process of sterilising the jars and pasteurising the tomatoes....in the meantime if you find the video interesting please please comment, like and subscribe! It is super helpful to keep the channel alive! grazie!

[@TamaraGrace]

Your so sweet! OK, I'm subbing. Thanks❤

[@seanonfire4119]

You were right the first time. When the kids help it takes twice as long, but it is twice as fun!

[@anthonynapier2887]

Look at this guy with his own tomatoes! They look really good!

[@Vandalle.]

"I took 4 days because I've got warm Italian sun, of course if you need 5 days then use 5 days" I'm in England, I'd need about 12 years

[@TheRightPearPlot]

😂😂😂

[@emmaconnell2586]

I’m in Scotland so make that 120 years! Ha ha

[@benluciwallah]

Hahahahahahahaha!

[@mynameisrufusdude]

I live in New Zealand, it will take two hours and the tomatoes will have skin cancer

[@minnoux]

Hahahaha😂

[@vital11122]

Finally somebody did it with a SUN.

[@GetCooking]

yes!

[@vital11122]

@@GetCooking how you didn't make any videos on how to make rustica passata I don't understand. 😊

[@GetCooking]

funny you say that! i was thinking the same thing recently! will have to get going considering i make it all the time anyway at home!

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

not supposed to face your lens to the sun

[@Rulzan]

why, you only saw people doing it with two Suns?

[@JH-nb4nn]

I have an obsession with sun dried tomatoes in my salad. I'm going to try this when my tomatoes ripen....Thank yoou

[@GetCooking]

Hope you enjoy

[@jasonstarr6419]

I'm adopted, but my biological mother was Italian - CapoBianca - from the northeastern United States. I understand from what little i know of her that she was a first generation American born Italian. So, when I see images of the Italian countryside, and hear the voices of Italy, it pulls my heartstrings. Not to mention the amazing foods. Thank you for your video. New sub.

[@GetCooking]

Thank you! Hope you will have a chance to travel around Italy...it is just such a happy place!

[@carolb8452]

One of my favorite ingredients for salad, pasta dishes, chicken livers, stews, and curries. A absolute ingredient. Thanks for sharing

[@GetCooking]

My pleasure 😊

[@Kagebushin01]

Beautiful view you have there @ 1:30. Absolutely amazing

[@GetCooking]

Thank you very much!

[@boecharlie]

Thank you at last the best true sun dried tomato recipe. So detailed and simple. Amazing

[@GetCooking]

thanks!

[@frankcherry3810]

Thats about as easy as it gets! Thanks and hello from Thailand

[@GetCooking]

Hello!!

[@JesusLover77]

You have very helpful two assistants 😊Thank you for showing me how to dry tomatoes 👍

[@GetCooking]

My pleasure 😊

[@erickahazele1789]

Now my problem is solved (I've got so much tomatoes from my garden), I will definitely try your method of sun drying. Thank you for making this video.

[@GetCooking]

Great! I hope they will turn out great!

[@ThatsaTechnicalFoul]

I LOVE sun-dried tomatoes!!! My mom was always a fan so they got thrown into a lot of dishes. They’re so sweet! I’ve only ever had them from a jar. I can only imagine how delicious these home dried tomatoes must be!

[@GetCooking]

So good!

[@sundara4654]

Watching it from india on may month, you said 3 to 4 days for them to dry, in here it probably take 3 to 4 hours, weather is over 40 degrees here, I'm gonna try this at end of this month

[@GetCooking]

let me know how you get on! make sure that all the moisture has gone...italy in the summer is also 40 degrees and takes 3 days.

[@mayankmalhotra222]

True. 40-45 degree is nothing for drying. Easily 3-4 days

[@atharva2982]

Did you try it? I'm thinking of trying to make this

[@sundara4654]

@@atharva2982 no i didn't

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

Italia one of the best foods in the world

[@jeffkukkee]

It's a Beautiful Life!! Thanks for the video.

[@GetCooking]

Thanks for watching!

[@qualqui]

Sun dried is way better than on a dehydrator, thank you for sharing this COOL video and I wonder if it would be better made in a Summer sun, the sun here in winter is just not hot enough, maybe it's because we're at 6,500 ft. above sea level, or instead of the 4 days in the sun, maybe 6 or 8 days? 🤔😋🍅

[@GetCooking]

you want strong sun...i dont think you can pull it off in winter sun...you also need a nice low humidity, i'd say dry days

[@silverlorian6258]

If it takes too long because of too much humidity, you will get mold. It needs to be dry sunny heat for this. That‘s why dried tomatoes are rather made in the mediterranean, but you can try it elsewhere of course. But not in moist winter.

[@yazeedzailaee7215]

Dry cool place? Like the living room or the fridge? Thanks for video, you make it look simple. I live in an apartment building with no patio or balcony so i’ll try to put them between two racks and stick it out the window lol

[@GetCooking]

or in the oven keep oven off just keep light on, that will warm it up enough to dry over a couple of days

[@richardhnat6265]

@@GetCooking Hey, i didn't quite get that. Should I put them in the fridge after taking them off the sun ?

[@eloisenair956]

Lovely Thankyou. From South Africa.

[@GetCooking]

Pleasure!!

[@michaelatillinghast4648]

What is the variety of tomato that you grow in the video? It’s a beautiful shade of red.

[@GetCooking]

They are Pendolini, super sweet as well as very beautiful

[@ileanabetancourt63]

Omg ‼️I love this

[@rosemaryskeen9670]

Love love this!!! Grazia ❤

[@GetCooking]

You're so welcome!

[@moezzahcs9271]

Awesome 👍 Yummy 😋

[@batbratsdesigns]

Thank you for sharing and you are amazing. Also, there's no difference between sun dried and oven. The oven is the same type of heat source as the sun but more controlled. What does matter is the type of tomato you use because the flavors will be slightly different, and the juiciest tomato takes a little longer to dry because the water index is higher. I like sun drying because I love watching the tomatoes slowly shrivel up and it reminds me of family reunions in Mexico and Philippines with my cousins. We would make large racks from broken shopping baskets and lay out whatever food we wanted to dry out and placed them on the roof, we also sold jars of homemade sun dried tomatoes at Native American gatherings where my family does sports dance and music. It's kinda like a Native American fair where we share our cultures and people can learn about the history of the United States and Mexico is part of the Pablo and Other tribes that migrated around the country. Also, the summer is the best time to dry foods in the sun because of the intense heat and longer days for sun exposure. The environment is important for proper food prepping. I wonder about the honey bees that pollinate your tomatoes too, they will produce very nice rich honey from the flowers of the plants. My family have lots of honey bees for pollination we have orange groves, roses and pecans as well as grapes for wine making, we used to sell tangerines on the side of the road beside our groves. People love our tangerines. We had to setup security cameras around the groves to stop thefts and vandalism. I guess they are addicted to them. I don't know. My family allowed me to give the leftovers to the homeless shelter and I made homemade jelly and jam for the homeless to take with them and I baked bread and gave loafs with the jelly and gam so they can snack on something. I miss those days. 😊 ❤ Now I can barely afford my utilities because for some reason my bill is $500 a month while neighbors only pay $99 on the same plan. I am going to figure out why the gas and water company is forcing me to pay more than everyone else. I don't even use my lights very often nor do I have lots of electronics plugged in. I am trying to figure out how to have enough food so I can afford my bills. That's why I was looking for sun dried tomato recipe and I came across your video, I thought you look like my uncle and you made a video about sun drying instead of oven. I am glad I found you. 😊 Also, I think the name of your channel is awesome. Get Cooking! Italian. ❤

[@evie4857]

Thank you for this great, easy recipe! I made a batch last year, but the olive oil turns solid once put in the refrigerator, is there a way to keep that from happening? I have another batch of tomatoes drying now😁

[@GetCooking]

great, but no oil in the fridge will solidify, but if you take it out it will go back to normal at room temperature...in fact is a sign the oil is good quality!

[@mistyriennett5902]

Yummy, I did some with garlic and basil and some just tomatoes.

[@GetCooking]

Sounds great!

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS FOR THE INFO MANY BLESSINGS ❤❤❤

[@GetCooking]

Same to you!

[@rachelgarrison8686]

Wonderful! "Cool, dry place" lol that's the standard 😂

[@GetCooking]

Exactly!

[@RaxusPrime29]

Lovely wholesome video

[@GetCooking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jorgs9508]

Thanks for the video! Mines were good for one or two days but now they are starting to get mold on it😢 how can i prevent that next time?

[@GetCooking]

they started to mould while you had them covered in oil? very weird, one thing i could think off is that they must have had some water left in them

[@jorgs9508]

@@GetCooking thanks for answering, no, they starting to mould in the second day they were sun-drying..

[@mrnkaija]

amazing! thanks for this knowledge how do you keep the birds away 😀?

[@GetCooking]

Hi! The salt over will keep the animals away

[@SteveCondron]

I usually buy them but I'll give this a go as we're having a heatwave in Scotland.

[@GetCooking]

Famous Scottish heatwave! Enjoy it!

[@noddy_ji]

After the drying process, when yiu wash the salt off and then pat dry. Obviously all the water won't dry off and thats okay yes? I live in Goa so hot weather here too. Just confirming that if a little water stays on womt spoil the tomatoes after adding the olive oil?

[@GetCooking]

you need to remove the water completely, so pat them dry and if you want keep them a few mins again in direct sun light. Water is the enemy as it will start fermentation in the jar, which you dont want.

[@noddy_ji]

@@GetCooking Alright, grazie mille so much for the clarification. And sorry for the typing errors earlier.

[@jr1638]

Can I use sunflower oil?

[@GetCooking]

You could but it is all about what flavour you want to achieve. With olive oil is more flavourful. Vegetable oil is much more neutral

[@ctrus]

​@@GetCookingis because some of us don't like the flavor of olive oil

[@TheIntJuggler]

@@ctrusAngry Italian sounds.

[@cut--]

I have hundred and hundred (1000 maybe) cherry tomatoes and it's the end of the season. This looks like a good way to use them up. Thank you and I subbed!

[@GetCooking]

Brilliant thanks!

[@lydiahubbell6278]

I cut them in half and dry them in my dehydrator until they are crunchy, put them in a jar with an oxygen absorber and use them for soup in the winter and spring.

[@ConvoyofSurvival]

Does it stay fresh for long time periods??

[@GetCooking]

If you pasturize it up to a year otherwise consume winthin a week

[@Lilliana_lem]

Is it okay if conserve it like put it in a jar in my pantry or fridge?

[@GetCooking]

Pantry is fine for 3-4 months, use a sterelized container

[@elmarama1396]

If you want them to stay fresh longer can you also vacuum pack them without the Olive Oil, and then put in Olive Oil when you need?

[@GetCooking]

Never tried it that way, but dont see how they would stay fresher longer?

[@MahaKhanED]

I have 35 degrees in September. Will it work

[@GetCooking]

as long as you have a strong sun and low humidity in the air it should work!

[@thrilling_gem]

can I use air fryer?

[@GetCooking]

yes i am actually recording that video this weekend!

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Unfortunately cant dry anything in my house in the middle east cuz there are lots of bugs everywhere if you leave anything out

[@GetCooking]

The salt should keep the bugs away from the tomatoes

[@aprilbatara1777]

how long will it last in the shelf?

[@GetCooking]

2-3 months easy

[@mansiagrawal1192]

I have just put them out in the sun. I think they'll be done in a few days. I have a quick question though can I put them in the fridge when I bring them inside the house during the drying process. I am scared they'll rot if I leave them at room temperature.

[@GetCooking]

I would avoid the fridge. As long as it is not humid, inside is fine. If you have a humid house put it in the oven (keep oven switched off) but the oven provides a safe non humid environment

[@mansiagrawal1192]

Okay, thanks for replying so fast.

[@jcyork1767]

@@GetCookingI put a fan on mine when I bring them in for the evening. Keep the air circulating 😊

[@AHTW88]

What type the herb we can put in? Thx 🎉

[@GetCooking]

thyme, marjoram, basil, garlic if you like...stuff like that

[@JohnJohn-jq7cd]

So how do you keep bugs and vermine away for 4-6 days? What are the advantages over using a oven?

[@GetCooking]

Salt will keep animals away. Advantage is the sun provides a slow process and will make the tomatoes very sweet

[@madameDiorCreations]

Omg so beautiful I'm in Vegas and it would take 30 mins 😂😂😂

[@rochelleferrera595]

It’s very humid where I live can I still make it ?

[@GetCooking]

I dont think it would work….needs no humidity to dry up

[@donnabrooks1173]

I live in humid North Carolina, USA. We would need a food dehydrator to make this.

[@mistyriennett5902]

Just use a dehydrator if your climate is too humid.

[@silverlorian6258]

They would go moldy and rot, so no. You need the drying for dried tomatoes.

[@sevildallikavak6895]

Do you salt it everyday ? For 4 days ?

[@GetCooking]

no salt only first day

[@Scorpion-bp3ec]

In Las Vegas all you need is 10 minutes (110 degrees in the summer)

[@SamAbrahamxWF]

awesome

[@emm5468]

Can you speed up the process with a parabolic mirror to speed up the drying?

[@GetCooking]

You may risk cooking/burning the tomatoes i would have thought

[@emm5468]

@ I mean obviously not to that point where it burns it but my r keeps it at an elevated temperature like 150 F or like 50 C

[@GetCooking]

Should work, 50c is what i put in my dehydrator when i do them at home

[@cayelynngreen]

What’s the best type of tomato to use for this??

[@GetCooking]

you need to find sweet tomatoes like cherry, pendolino, piccadilly

[@vrundavaghela4505]

For how many days we can store this ?

[@GetCooking]

If you put them in a disinfected jar and keep the tomatoes under oil it can last 3-4 months.

[@gmargenka8983]

Thank you! Will try this summer!!

[@GetCooking]

Let me know how you get on!

[@armyrabb1]

What variety of tomatoes did you use?

[@GetCooking]

Piccadilly but does not really matter

[@jocelynuba9350]

Wow

[@IH8Sprinkles]

How do you keep the flies away from?

[@GetCooking]

The salt over the tomatoes is enough to keep bugs away

[@IH8Sprinkles]

@@GetCooking ahh okay I’ll try it

[@andreus_777]

So boiling in water with vinegar isn’t necessary?

[@GetCooking]

dont believe it is

[@andreus_777]

@@GetCooking sorry I didn’t get it. A lot of people say that it’s necessary for preserving. But everybody says you can store it up 3, maybe 4 months. I like your method more. But safety and shelf life.. So I’m a bit confused

[@probinsyanasasyudad2996]

​@@andreus_777 The olive oil will take care of the 3 months shelf life👍

[@xenoragel8]

The accent and the hand gestures. VERY ITALIAN. Hahaha

[@GetCooking]

😂😂

[@crazyjakeclan7007]

Heatwave in australia, took 1 and a half days of 40c and 11 uv index. No wonder so many italians came here 😂

[@GetCooking]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@Viva8743]

Can you make other types of tomatoes like Roma, Mama Mia, Gross Lissi, Beef Steak Tomatoes for sun drying???

[@GetCooking]

you want one with a high pulp to water ratio, usually the smaller tomatoes are better

[@sicboy83]

“Do you know how to make sun dried tomatoes at home?” No sir, that’s why I am here

[@FolderAman-rq9ck]

can it be done without salt? hopefully answered

[@GetCooking]

not outdoor, you need the salt to speed it up and keep bugs away, if you dont want to use salt then dry it in a dehydrator or home oven at 50C

[@momocake6355]

This can’t be done in the Uk. We don’t usually get 5 days Sun 😂😢😅

[@GetCooking]

True! Ehehe go to Tesco

[@yolanda6392]

Just wait till july. 4 days sun and then a storm on the 5th day 🤣

[@navathepsachdev1175]

Do you use Extra virgin or Normal Olive oil?

[@GetCooking]

Extra virgin for best results. It is all about the quality you want to achieve.

[@amiw9339]

Tennessee USA 🇺🇸 here ❤ 9-13-24

[@GetCooking]

Ciao!!

[@minpaff]

I don’t like tomato peels, can we not peel the tomatoes first ?

[@GetCooking]

sure if you want...blanche them for 10 sec in boiling water so you can peel them easily

[@farfoor4ever]

what about the sand ? if a bit of wind happen it might fill with sand!!

[@GetCooking]

I guess it depends where you live! So make any necessary adjustments based on where you live

[@Mygraciously]

I just bought fabric mesh to cover

[@FrancesChukwukere]

Your sons are very habdsome. 👍

[@GetCooking]

they have an handsome dad eheeheh

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

Those are beautiful. I could never find tomatoes that beautiful here in Texas. Our soils are tainted.

[@GetCooking]

Oh no! would have though with the sun you guys would have nice produce....one day i will come over and try the bbq scene...

[@12-7hiyvc]

This is totally untrue. I have lived in many places in Texas and always have a wonderful garden. There are also many tomato farms here. You must not be looking very hard or trying to grow your own.

[@TheAussieGunBunny]

I live in a super humid environment, so this method wont work for me...I use the oven at 110c for 3 - 4 hours, and I also add 1 whole chilli and 6 cloves of garlic to the jar

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

how do you keep the birds from pooping on them??

[@GetCooking]

I know the birds in the area and they respect my sun dried tomatoes patch…so all good

[@linhbenthall1955]

@@GetCooking 🤣

[@richardgreen5637]

For me the seeds are biggest problem, once I started removing the seeds I have perfect results.

[@huggybear441]

The son was like "who you talking to?"

[@sn5255]

do you not cover them with anything?

[@GetCooking]

No need. Salt keeps insects away. i bring them in the house over night and take them out again in the morning as the night humidity will darken the tomatoes

[@Workinggirlhomestead]

I worry about bugs I live in Florida

[@GetCooking]

Technically the salt will prevent bugs from sitting on it…we have all sort in the farm and they dont sit on the tomatoes

[@maryobaje3723]

Flies rest on them even with the salt

[@GetCooking]

no they dont...

[@MustardKingCustard]

"It's actually much easier than you think". It is significantly more difficult that what I thought.

[@GetCooking]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@DougKilgore-nw4xu]

Send me some authentic aged balsamic vinegar please

[@umbraexsanguis]

What about flies? I guess they must be all over the place?

[@GetCooking]

Not at all…that’s why you add a lot of salt, draws moisture out but also prevents any insect from coming to contact with the tomatoes

[@minnoux]

I tried this and they were covered in fungus gnats or fruit flies not sure, maybe both! Had to throw them out😔

[@jasonn7328]

That wire mesh looks galvanized that can’t be good

[@TheNyuszus]

I thought the same

[@kityzsRULE]

And when you think you've added enough salt... Pour a barrel of salt more over the tomatoes 😅

[@TMADstudio]

What a cutie

[@bumblybeesknees5509]

What about birds and other wildlife? I feel like the deer mice wouldn't mind the salt 😅

[@GetCooking]

Eh? Understood nothing of what you said….

[@bumblybeesknees5509]

@@GetCooking you talk about the salt keeping away insects I was wondering if you have issues with birds, or mice , or other animals messing with the tomatoes while they are outside!

[@GetCooking]

@@bumblybeesknees5509not really. The net is kept high enough that little animals dont really have access to it.

[@stelioskamanis4469]

Haha science how to dry Sun dry tomatoes 😂

[@ellissmithjr6599]

Wait?🤔... Olive oil?... That defects the perpose of - Sun Dried right?🤔

[@GetCooking]

eh no...drying you remove the water...adding oil helps preserve them and also add its own flavour so works very well :)

[@ellissmithjr6599]

@GetCooking Removing water,hence- sun dried 👍 Olive oil - flavor 👍 Preserving dried vegetables & fruits by drowning them in olive oil is Not required...

[@stanbuck7676]

Iraq sun took 2 days

[@GetCooking]

Amazing!

[@betherealdeal]

Bugs??????

[@GetCooking]

they dont sit on the tomatoes given the salt on it

[@LReno-di9cm]

No recipe in post No subscribe

[@GetCooking]

Sorry you were not able to follow the recipe of…cut the tomatoes, salt them and put them in the sun..,did not realise it needed much more? Thanks for stopping by anyway hope some other video will resonate with you better!

[@skykid2]

😂😂😂 well that was a waste 3 to 4 days who the hell has time for that...

[@GetCooking]

I’d say a fair bit of people…🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@yolanda6392]

its been 2 weeks since you posted this comment so clearly you’ve got more than that haha

[@andreadalton3489]

Are you wearing eye make-up??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Raulv]

Double eyelashes, not everyone is that blessed

[@GetCooking]

Me? 🤣😂🤣😂 no! But i guess i’ll take it as a compliment?

[@Sommeranders1995]

Welcome to 2024.. 🥳

[@thereerhunter2314]

I don't even think this guy is Greek man...

[@GetCooking]

Why should i be greek?