Blanch Tomatoes
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How to can tomatoes simple quick and easy wholesome foods
What happens here
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully place the washed Roma tomatoes into a double boiler or a steamer basket set over the boiling water. Allow the tomatoes to blanch for approximately 40-60 seconds. The goal is to loosen the skin without fully cooking the tomato. Over-blanching can lead to unnecessary meat loss and a cooked flavor.
Goal: Loosen tomato skins for easy peeling.
Tools and materials
- Double Boiler Pot — Blanching tomatoes
- Slotted Spoon or Ladle — Carefully placing and removing tomatoes from boiling water
- Roma Tomatoes N/A — Tomatoes being blanched
- Water N/A — Blanching process