How to Make Tomato Powder from Tomato Skins Recipe
Learn how to make homemade tomato powder using tomato skins with two easy drying methods: oven drying and food dehydrator drying. This versatile powder adds rich tomato flavor to your dishes and can be stored for up to a year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (average drying time in oven or dehydrator)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings (based on the amount of tomato skins used and powder produced)
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tomato skins (as many as you have)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to a low temperature, between 150-170°F. If your oven cannot go lower, 190°F is acceptable.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread tomato skins evenly on it without overlapping.
- Dry tomato skins: Place the baking sheet in the oven. Dry tomato skins for approximately 4-8 hours, checking every 30 minutes after the first few hours. The skins should become brittle and snap easily.
- Cool dried skins: Remove from the oven and allow the tomato skins to cool to room temperature to avoid condensation during storage.
- Grind to powder: Transfer cooled tomato skins to a spice or coffee grinder. Pulse until you achieve a fine powder consistency.
- Store tomato powder: Place the powder in an airtight container or spice jar and store in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Properly stored tomato powder can last up to a year or longer.
- Alternative dehydration method: If using a food dehydrator, place tomato skins on dehydrator sheets and dry at 135°F for 8-12 hours until brittle. Grind dried skins in a coffee grinder for powder or pulse in a food processor for tomato flakes. Store similarly.
Notes
- Drying time depends on oven temperature and moisture content of tomato skins; check regularly for dryness.
- Ensure tomato skins do not overlap during drying for even drying.
- Allow tomato skins to cool completely before grinding to prevent clumping.
- Store tomato powder in airtight containers to maintain freshness and potency.
- Tomato powder can be used as a seasoning in soups, sauces, and snacks.
