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How to Peel Tomatoes

8/27/2012

 
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I'm going to be sharing some tomato recipes this week, so I wanted to give a quick tutorial about how to peel tomatoes first. Get out your vegetable peeler. No wait, don't. I was just kidding. Peeling tomatoes is really easy, and no veggie peeler is required.

First, get out a large pot, fill it with water, and heat it on high until boiling. Meanwhile, cut a small, shallow X on the bottom of your tomatoes. Also fill a large bowl with ice water.
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When the water is boiling, place the cut tomatoes into the pot. Let them sit in the water for 30-45 seconds. You should start to see the skin peeling away from the X you cut. Use a slotted spoon to remove the tomatoes and place them into the ice water. Let them sit there for about a minute or two to cool and then you can easily peel the skin off of the tomatoes with your fingers. This method also works for peaches!
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Jen link
8/29/2012 11:32:12 am

You'd be amazed at how many people in culinary school manage to screw this up!

leann
8/31/2012 12:54:27 am

Also works with potatos, makes mashed a breeze.


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