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How to Peel a Tomato
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
how to peel a tomato
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
88
kcal
Author:
Chef Jessica Formicola
Learn how to peel a tomato the easy way using boiling water and an ice bath. This quick method removes tomato skin in seconds and is perfect for sauce, salsa, soup, and canning.
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Equipment
Tongs
Ingredients
4
tomatoes
Instructions
Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, bring to a boil.
While waiting for the water to boil, fill a medium mixing bowl with cold water and few ice cubes.
Using a sharp paring knife, score an “X” in the bottom of each tomato.
When the water comes to a boil, drop 1-2 tomatoes into the saucepan. Before careful to not crowd the pot. Boil for 30-45 seconds.
Using tongs, remove and plunge into ice water. Allow to sit for 1 minutes before removing to a plate.
Skin should easily peel off the tomato.
If you've tried this technique, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition
Calories:
88
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Sodium:
24
mg
|
Potassium:
1166
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
4100
IU
|
Vitamin C:
67.4
mg
|
Calcium:
49
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg