How to Roast & Peel Tomatoes

Roasting tomatoes gives them a more robust tomato flavor.

Tomatoes are among the most versatile foods to cook as they can be prepared in so many ways. Tomatoes are used as the base for sauces, sauteed with onions and other vegetables or simply sliced and eaten with sandwiches and burgers. Some recipes call for peeled and/or roasted tomatoes. While there are several ways to peel a tomato, roasting the tomato also causes the skin to peel off very easily if done correctly.

Things You'll Need

• Tomatoes, any amount, as needed
• Roasting pan
• Olive oil
• Pastry brush

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Prepare whole tomatoes by rinsing and removing the stems.

3. Lightly oil the roasting pan with olive oil and brush each tomato with the oil as well.

4. Place the roasting pan with the tomatoes in the oven on the middle rack and allow it to roast for 10 minutes.

5. Check the skins to see if any have started to crack after 10 minutes. If not, leave in for another 10 minutes, until the tomato skins start to crack slightly.

6. Remove the tomatoes and allow them to cool.

7. Gently peel off the skin of the roasted tomatoes, starting where they have begun to crack. The heated tomato skins should come off easily using your fingers.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also roast the tomatoes on a grill for a more smoky roasted flavor by placing the roast pan directly on a charcoal grill.

References

• Everything Tomatoes: Peeling Tomatoes for Base
• Herald Net; Roast Tomatoes, Freeze to Save a Bit for Summer

Resources

• What's Cooking America: Tomatoes - How to use Fresh Tomatoes- History of Tomatoes
• Western Gardeners: Roasted Tomatoes Preserve Gardening Flavor