How to Properly Store Tomatoes So They Last Way Longer

🧊 Step 3: Ripe Tomatoes? Fridge Time (With a Trick)

Once your tomatoes are ripe and you’re not using them right away, refrigerate them — but here’s the trick:

1. Wrap each tomato loosely in paper towel or place in a paper bag.

2. Store in the fridge drawer, not on an open shelf.

3. Bring to room temperature before eating to revive their juicy flavor.

This slows spoilage but helps retain taste better than tossing them in unwrapped.

💡 Bonus Tip: Freeze for Longer Storage

Too many tomatoes on hand? Don’t let them go to waste. Freeze them!

1. Wash and core ripe tomatoes.

2. Place whole or chopped into freezer bags.

3. Use them later for sauces, soups, or stews — no need to thaw beforehand!

🧺 Final Tomato Storage Rules:

✅ Store unripe tomatoes at room temp
✅ Store ripe tomatoes in the fridge (wrapped or in a bag)
✅ Use paper towel to absorb excess moisture
✅ Bring cold tomatoes to room temp before eating
✅ Freeze if you’re overwhelmed with extras

By following these simple steps, your tomatoes will stay fresher way longer, with all that garden-fresh flavor locked in. 🌿🍅