Bring a pot of water to a boil
Prepare a bowl of ice water
Wash the tomato
Cut a small X on the bottom of the tomato
Place the tomato in the boiling water for 15 to 30 seconds
Remove the tomato with a slotted spoon
Transfer the tomato immediately to the ice water
Let it cool for a few seconds
Remove the tomato from the water
Peel the skin off starting at the X cut