Tomato Paste
We have always grown tomatoes in all the gardens we have created together and have usually bottle preserved the excess for later use. Preserving is both fun and cost effective, and it's good to know in this day and age what goes into our food. In 2023 we started dehydrating excess fruit to make both tomato powder and a smoked paste.
Feedback from family, friends and local chefs who have tried the smoked tomato paste is that it has a wonderful depth of flavour.
Smoked Tomato Paste is available in 100 gm glass jars for $5.00.
Glen Oaks Farm tomato paste goes well on pizzas, in pasta dishes and really any dish that would be enhanced by a tomato flavour. Our jars of paste also make lovely homemade gifts for loved ones.
Unopened our tomato paste can last 18-24 months. Opened it will typically last 5-7 days in the fridge or 2-3 months if frozen. Unopened tomato paste can be used for about 6 months after the best-before date. Always check for spoilage signs like mould or off-smells before use.
Tomato paste is available in 215 gm jars for $5.00 in either smoked or plain.
Smoked tomato paste is made to order.