How to Peel Tomatoes

Firm tomatoes can be peeled easily with a sharp vegetable peeler or paring knife. Peeling softer tomatoes, however, is better done thusly:

1. Cut a small "x" on bottoms of tomatoes

2. Dip tomatoes in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds or put them in a large bowl and pour boiling water over them

3. Dunk tomatoes into ice water

4. Slip off tomato skins