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How to Peel a Tomato

Peeling tomatoes made easy!

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Peeling a tomato sounds difficult, but really is such an easy task!

How to Peel a Tomato

  1. Start by choosing firm, ripe tomatoes.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot large enough that you can submerge a whole tomato in.
  3. Using a fork, submerge tomato in boil water for 5-10 seconds.
  4. Allow tomatoes to cool on counter top.
  5. Remove skin with knife or vegetable peeler. These should slide right off!

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