Intense semi dried tomatoes, or tomato confit, an explosion of tomatoyness

[@hoold01]

I made these yesterday and let them chill before tasting and I am lost for words. So sweet! This is an absolute winner and a fridge staple for ever. Delicious. Thanks Matt.

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

I had some again in a salad yesterday, they get better with time

[@hoold01]

@@unclemattscookerylessons I don't eat much salad Matt, but I enjoyed them with a home made cheese & onion pasty. YUM!

[@carolegeddes998]

Your intro photography and music has contributed tremendously to the viewer's curiosity and pleasure. Great stuff. Yummy. Thank you, Sir.

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

Thank you Carole, I've been working hard on the intro and outro on my more recent videos. There's probably the sweet spot where I could go a bit too far and put viewers off, but hearing that you like them is really appreciated.

[@hubrisnaut]

I agree. Matt is doing some wonderful production and editing. I hope his channel keeps growing. I try to engage and even sit through a few commercials to help out.

[@kimquinn7728]

That looks so simple, rich and delicious! Love it!!!

[@carolegeddes998]

Absolutely fabulous ways to enjoy the finished product. I cant wait until the sweet cherry tomatoes ripen.... Bravo!

[@hubrisnaut]

Your reaction to eating your creation was great. I get it. I am going to try semi-dried tomatoes. I have dehydrators and love the flavor of my own dried tomatoes. Store bought dried tomatoes just have a less appealing flavor.

[@helenuk9582]

Thank you Matt, going to have a go at these, my mouth was watering 😋👍

[@maciekwilkos83]

Tried your recipe today, amazing!

[@Brummiejohn200]

Defiantly give this one ago thanks for sharing, atb John

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

Thanks John

[@winstonsmithstaxi]

such a simple recipe, must try

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

thank you

[@shefsam445]

This is great!

[@sterlene73]

I'm going to do this today. My mouth is watering and stomach growling!! Love this channel. Trying homemade catsup next.

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

Thank you i really appreciate that

[@sterlene73]

In the oven now!!

[@lisag4102]

You could use 2 deli lids instead of the plates if you would like

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

Good idea thanks 👍

[@eugenkupich2278]

Perfect!!

[@hassa3232]

I always buy it from the store but really its very simple to make .. but the 4 hour duration 🤭 I always add it to feta sandwich 🥪😍

[@daneofarrell9460]

Do you know how long the oil lasts for? I’m wondering if I can keep putting batches of semi dried tomatoes back in the oil and topping it off. Also, great video

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

I'm not 100% sure sorry, if in doubt you can heat the oil between batches of tomatoes. Bacteria hates fat anyway but some juices will mix in so a couple of minutes heated to around 80c or 175f should be safe. How long the tomatoes last is down to how much you dry them as well, I like mine half or semi dry as the eat well and have amazing flavour

[@daneofarrell9460]

@@unclemattscookerylessons I’ll eat the tomatoes well within a week or two but yeah, couldn’t find any info about the oil. Heating it up is a great idea though!

[@alfulton4816]

For me I'd blanch and skin them so I can use the skins as a powdered flavoring and I dont really enjoy the skins anyway

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

Wow that's a lot of work there, I'll skin large tomatoes but I'd lose my mind skinning these little ones. Hope you hang around and check out a few more videos

[@manuelstarr3602]

That was a cool video..thanks Matt. I was wondering if it would be possible to add another dimension to your kitchen, like perhaps break out the barbie and teach us how to cook in the back yard (or beach etc.) for a party....just an idea...cheers

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

my bbq is knackered and currently in the corner of my very small garden. I tried taking it to the tip - dump - recycling centre and it was closed because of the pandemic??? Apparently they are now opening again but you have to book I think, so annoying. But I'm definitely hoping to do something on it, have to say I'm not the best bbq cook, but I'm thinking some fish cooked in foil would be useful to a few.

[@manuelstarr3602]

@@unclemattscookerylessons Yes Matt, I'm just thinking of appealing to a greater audience. Fish sounds good...perhaps kebabs and even something sweet from your kitchen for the kids.... 10.4K and rising. Cheers mate

[@YouAreTheRaidBoss]

Is the temperature for convection/fan or bake/broil?

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

Convection fan, but tbh you can adjust the temp up and down a bit. If you're going out play safe and go lower. Also the drier they get the longer they keep, but i like about half way dry, still a bit juicy

[@jewelcitizen2567]

We are the *Mods* We are the *Mods* We are the, We are the, We are the *Mods…*

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

it took a minute but I caught on, I'm remembering Lesley Ash in the alley as a scene that had a big impact on the teenage me. Shame she messed up her lips

[@jewelcitizen2567]

Uncle Matt's Cookery Lessons Did part of my Dissertation on Subcultures in cinema. Got Daltrey to sign my Quadrophenia LP, nice fella.

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

@@jewelcitizen2567 I went to see The Who in concert doing Quadrophenia about 6 or 7 years ago, I was hoping for a few more classics as I don't know that album very well, but they can still play. I always enjoy Daltry when he's interviewed seems rather based? Not sure about Townshend, heard he had some questionable content on his computer?

[@sportflyer]

Prolly a bit late for camera advice but... switch to manual focus for the close-up stuff. Make sure there’s plenty of light so you get a lot of depth of field.

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

I need all the advice i can get re filming and photography, thanks

[@HarryCopperPot]

That type of cutting board is bad for knives! Also, it is better to peel the tomatoes before making tomato confit. The skin gets bitter during the cooking time and if you peel them first you will have much better flavor.

[@unclemattscookerylessons]

OK Harry if you say so, I like wooden chopping boards but feel free to use whichever one you prefer. Also good luck peeling cherry tomatoes. Thanks for taking the time to point out all of my mistakes