– Homemade Marinara Sauce with Meatballs – Easy Homemade Salsa – Pasta Fagioli Soup
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– Wash the tomatoes. – Bring a pot of water to boil – Place a small "X" in the bottom of each tomato.
Prepare the Tomatoes
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How Long to Boil Tomatoes to Peel
– Submerge a few of the tomatoes in the boiling water. – Allow the tomatoes to boil for 30 seconds. – Immediately place the tomatoes in a bowl of ice water.
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– Gently lift the tomato out of the ice water. – Find the "x" and start peeling back the skin. – Look how easy it comes off!
How to Skin Tomatoes
– After the tomatoes have been peeled, I like to cook them before canning or freezing. – Place the peeled tomatoes in a crock pot and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. – Cook until the tomatoes are falling apart and fork-tender.
How Long to Boil Tomatoes to Peel