Bring a pot of water to a boil
Prepare a bowl of ice water
Wash the tomatoes
Cut a small X on the bottom of each tomato
Place the tomatoes in the boiling water for 15 to 60 seconds
Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon
Transfer them immediately to the ice water
Let them cool for 30 to 60 seconds
Remove the tomatoes from the ice water
Peel off the skins starting at the X mark