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Slightly under-ripe tomatoes should be stored on your kitchen counter at room temperature, where they will continue to ripen. For the very best flavor and texture, serve and eat your ripe tomatoes as soon as possible after bringing them home. If you can't use them all at once, it's fine to put them in the refrigerator for a day or two. If they are left any longer in the refrigerator, the texture of the tomatoes may become mushy or mealy, although they will still be edible. Let them warm to room temperature before using. You can also store tomatoes that have been sliced in airtight containers in the refrigerator but use them as soon as possible.

If you have more cocktail tomatoes than you can use within a couple of days, freezing them is a good option. You can freeze them whole in a sealed freezer bag. If you have a large number of tomatoes to freeze, place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and transfer them to a freezer bag when they are frozen. When thawed, the texture won't be the same as fresh tomatoes, but they can be used in soups and sauces. Alternatively, puree the tomatoes or cook them down to make tomato sauce and freeze in an airtight container.