Before you start, put a pot of water on to heat. Then carefully cut out the tomato core with the point of a knife. : How to... skin a tomato

Make a cross about 2cm long in the skin at the base of each tomato. : How to... skin a tomato

Immerse tomatoes in simmering water for 10-20 seconds until the water comes back to the simmer and the skin starts to peel. : How to... skin a tomato

Remove tomatoes and cool in iced water. : How to... skin a tomato

The skin will now peel off easily. : How to... skin a tomato