How To Peel Tomatoes

When the sauces, and salsas, and salads, and sandwiches are made what else can you do with your tomatoes? The truth is, tomatoes are a gardeners favourite and if your gardening is seasonal, like it is where we are, their bounty is short lived unless you choose to preserve.

Some recipes call for the tomato skin to be removed but how does one go about peeling a tomato? It's simple really!

1. Wash tomatoes

2. Cut a small X on the bottom of the fruit

3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil

4. Carefully submerge your tomatoes into the boiling water

   Consider using a ladle to prevent the boiling water from splashing you

5. Boil for one (1) minute

6. Immediately move the tomatoes from the pot into a cold water bath

7. Once the tomatoes have cooled enough to handle, peel the skin away

Here is my tomato bath on the left and my first peeled tomato on the right. I am a sucker for the beauty of those gorgeous red and orange tomatoes.

Be careful not to leave the tomatoes in the boiling water for too long otherwise they will become mushy and hard to handle. While you're waiting for your tomatoes to cool you may move on to another task but don't forget them too long or you may loose some flavour in the water bath.

So why was I peeling tomatoes anyway? Stay tuned for a recipe to come!

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