Wash and core (stem) the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes about ¼ inch thick and place them on the dehydrator racks. I DO NOT PEEL them.

I set the temperature at (155°F) = (68°C) degrees per my Excalibur Dehydrator instructions. Please check your dehydrator for the correct temperatures.

The time will always depend on the humidity where you are drying yours. I dry them until they are a little flexible but not brittle. Today they took about 5 hours.

You can use the dried tomato slices for making paste, puree or just to season what you are cooking. These are great to use in soups, spaghetti sauces, or to eat as a snack!

If you live where it is HUMID: "To condition the fruit, take the dried fruit that has cooled and pack it loosely in plastic or glass jars. Seal the containers and let them stand for 7 to 10 days. The excess moisture in some pieces will be absorbed by the drier pieces. Shake the jars daily to separate the pieces and check the moisture condensation." https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/dry/pack_store.html

I used to live in the DRY DESERT: I set my fruit and vegetables on my countertop for 5-7 days. Ten days are even better to make sure everything is dry before using your FoodSaver unit.

After you dehydrate your tomatoes and they are fully "conditioned" (totally ready to store), you can make tomato powder.

You can use a Magic Bullet or a blender to make the powder. It's very easy to use either one. It's good to use the pulse button and grind a little at a time. I've heard some people will use their coffee grinders or food processor to get the powder consistency they want.