Coring, Peeling, and Seeding Tomatoes
Tomato Preparation: Core Tomatoes
First, insert knife a short distance from the stem and cut about an inch into the tomato, angling inward. Circle the stem then remove the core.
Tomato Preparation: Place Tomatoes in Boiling Water
Using tongs or slotted spoon, place tomatoes, a few at a time, into rapidly boiling water. Let tomatoes boil for about 15 to 25 seconds. Skins should just begin to split around the cored area, but take care not to cook the tomatoes.
Tomato Preparation: Place Tomatoes in Ice Water
Using the tongs or slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes from the boiling water to a large bowl of ice water. Immerse completely in ice water. Repeat steps until all tomatoes are in the ice water, ready for peeling.
Tomato Preparation: Peeling the Cooled Tomatoes
When tomatoes are completely cool, remove from ice water and pat dry. Gently begin to peel, using a small sharp knife, starting with the split skin at the cored end.
Tomato Preparation: Cutting Tomatoes to Seed
Cut peeled tomatoes in half crosswise, if seeding, or prepare tomatoes without seeding, if desired.
Holding the tomato cut-side down over a bowl or plate, use fingers to scoop the seeds out of each section of the tomato.
These tomatoes are ready to use in your favorite recipes, including soups, stews, stewed tomatoes, sauces, rice dishes, and others. Scroll down to see a list of tomato recipes.
First, insert knife a short distance from the stem and cut about an inch into the tomato, angling inward. Circle the stem then remove the core.
Tomato Preparation: Place Tomatoes in Boiling Water
Using tongs or slotted spoon, place tomatoes, a few at a time, into rapidly boiling water. Let tomatoes boil for about 15 to 25 seconds. Skins should just begin to split around the cored area, but take care not to cook the tomatoes.
Tomato Preparation: Place Tomatoes in Ice Water
Using the tongs or slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes from the boiling water to a large bowl of ice water. Immerse completely in ice water. Repeat steps until all tomatoes are in the ice water, ready for peeling.
Tomato Preparation: Peeling the Cooled Tomatoes
When tomatoes are completely cool, remove from ice water and pat dry. Gently begin to peel, using a small sharp knife, starting with the split skin at the cored end.
Tomato Preparation: Cutting Tomatoes to Seed
Cut peeled tomatoes in half crosswise, if seeding, or prepare tomatoes without seeding, if desired.
Holding the tomato cut-side down over a bowl or plate, use fingers to scoop the seeds out of each section of the tomato.
These tomatoes are ready to use in your favorite recipes, including soups, stews, stewed tomatoes, sauces, rice dishes, and others. Scroll down to see a list of tomato recipes.
