Campers Tomato Leather Recipe

Elevate your camping meals with this incredibly flavorful and portable Tomato Leather! Perfect for backpacking or car camping, this recipe from allrecipes.com transforms simple tomatoes into a concentrated burst of umami. Use it to add depth to soups, stews, omelets, vegetables, and meats. Simply reconstitute and enjoy! Make a batch ahead of time and store it for easy, delicious meals on the trail.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 370 mins
Calories 545.1 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Campers Tomato Leather

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How to Make Campers Tomato Leather

  1. Finely chop 1 large onion and 2 cloves garlic.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened and golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Add 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the pan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Preheat oven to 140°F (60°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  5. Spread the tomato mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer (about 1/8 inch thick).
  6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven with the oven door slightly ajar (using a wooden spoon or oven thermometer to keep it open). Dry for 6-8 hours, or until the leather is completely dry and leathery to the touch. Check frequently after 5 hours.
  7. Once cool, carefully peel the tomato leather from the baking sheet.
  8. Roll the leather tightly and store it in an airtight plastic bag or container. It can be frozen for extended storage.
  9. To reconstitute: For every 1/2 cup of tomato leather, add 1 1/2 cups of water. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the leather is fully rehydrated and the sauce is smooth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

209 g

Sugar

173g

Fat

20g

Carbs

23g