Tomatoes don’t always go in the fridge.
Knowing how to store tomatoes the right waywhether they’re whole or slicedcan help them last a lot longer.
Fresh ripe tomatoes add brightness and vibrant pops of color to breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes.
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Keep reading to learn all about storing tomatoes to keep them crisp and juicy.
Can You Store Tomatoes in the Fridge?
Refrigeration interrupts the ripening process, and nobody wants to eat a mealy, bland, unripe tomato.
Room-temperature tomatoes have the best flavor.
If refrigerating your tomatoes, be sure to store them in the open-air section of the fridge.
If they are ripe, follow the guidelines above for storing them in the fridge.
Stored this way, sliced tomatoes will last a few days.
make a run at use the tomato slices within three days while they are still fresh.
Can You Freeze Tomatoes?
After a few minutes in the water, you’ll be able to peel off the skins easily.
When it comes to frozen tomatoes, reserve them for cooked dishes like a tomato-based pasta sauce.
(Dishes like caprese salads or open-faced sandwiches tend to taste better when prepared with fresh tomatoes.)
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