How to Peel Tomatoes

Peeling tomatoes can be a difficult, time consuming task. So, here is an easy way to get it done fast, by blanching.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tomatoes
• Large pot of boiling water

1. Wash tomatoes and set aside.

2. Blanch the tomatoes.

3. Place your pot of water on the stove over high heat. Place enough water in the pot to completely cover the tomatoes.

4. When the water comes to a rolling boil, lower the tomatoes into the water with a large spoon. Do not pile tomatoes on top of each other, there should be a little space between them.

5. After the water has began boiling again, check the skins of one tomato. The skins should split open a little and should slide off when you lightly rub a wooden spoon across the top of it. Careful, it is hot.

6. If the skin slide off, they are done. Take them out of the hot water to cool. Just slide the skins right off after cooled.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not boil the tomatoes too long, they will get mushy.
• Wait until the tomatoes are cool to remove the skins.
• Careful when dropping the tomatoes in the boiling water.
• No kids near the pot.