How do folks make sun dried tomatoes without bacteria or bugs ruining the tomatoes?

Question

That’s pretty much the post, I have always eaten them without knowing how they are safe to eat.

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Answer 1

They need sun and air. That’s mostly it. Lightly salting will inhibit bacterial growth.

If you can, use a drying box with window screen over it to keep bugs from laying egs without inhibiting airflow.