Cool Tip: Baby, It's Cold Inside
- Jun 23, 2015
Now that we are getting into tomato season, the debate is once again launched about whether you can keep tomatoes in the refrigerator. Almost no one says “Yes”. Only a few say “Maybe, for just a little while”. And most say “No way, no how!!” I have to admit that we’re in that last category. Here are some of the reasons for this that I’ve been able to find:
If you’re still questioning this, try this experiment from one Chowhound reader: “Harvest 4 ripe tomatoes, warm from the plant. Taste #1. Put #2 on the kitchen table. Put ##3-4 in the fridge. 5 hours later, take #3 out of the fridge and let it warm up to room temperature. One hour later, taste and compare the cold tomato (#4), the never refrigerated tomato (#2), and the rewarmed tomato (#3). You will then know what we are talking about.” It’s true! Never refrigerate your tomatoes! Enjoy tomato season! |