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Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil with Herbs

Name: Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil with Herbs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 4 банки
Cuisine: Українська домашня кухня
Ingredients: plum tomatoes — 1.5–2 kg; salt — 1–2 tsp; olive oil — 200–300 ml; garlic — 3–5 cloves; oregano — 1 tsp; basil — to taste

Drying tomatoes intensifies their flavor. Preserved in oil with herbs, they become a versatile ingredient for salads, pasta, and appetizers.

Best in season: Summer

Time

5 h 30 min

Yield

4 jars

Difficulty

Medium

Updated

March 28, 2026

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Recipe at a glance

Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are a rich and flavorful preserve with an intense herbal aroma.

Ingredients

What you will need

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Before you start

There are 6 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

plum tomatoes
1.5–2 kg
salt
1–2 tsp
olive oil
200–300 ml
garlic
3–5 cloves
oregano
1 tsp
basil
to taste

Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 6 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 330 min

Prepare the tomatoes

Wash, cut in half, and optionally remove seeds.

Season with salt

Lightly salt to draw out moisture.

Dry the tomatoes

Dry in an oven at 80–100°C or in a dehydrator for 6–10 hours.

Cool

Let cool completely before further use.

Preserve in oil

Place in jars with garlic and herbs, then cover with oil.

Infuse

Let infuse for 1–2 days before use.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

Why do tomatoes spoil in oil?

They were not dried enough or stored improperly.

How long do they keep?

Up to 2–3 weeks refrigerated.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

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