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overhead view of tomato powder in mason jar.
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DIY Tomato Powder

Use kitchen scraps to create a surprisingly versatile ingredient that can be used in dressings and sauces or turned into sauce or paste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 5 minutes
Course: Pantry Staple
Keyword: Summer, Tomatoes
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Dehydrator
  • Mesh liner or parchment
  • Spice grinder or coffee grinder

Ingredients

  • tomato skins

Instructions

  • Gather your peels and arrange them in the dehydrator. Be sure to use a mesh liner that came with your dehydrator, or line each sheet with parchment paper. Set them in a single layer with minimal to no overlap.
  • Set dehydrator to 115℉ and run for 12 hours. The peels are done when they are completely brittle with no bending.
  • Cool. Let peels cool completely.
  • Grind. Using a spice grinder or coffee grinder, pulse the peels until they turn into a find powder. Work in batches.
  • Store. Store the powder in an airtight container up to 1 year.

Notes

You can vacuum seal or dry can this for longer storage, up to 10 years.