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Im making salsa with fresh tomato's. Should I take the skin off my tomato's before tossing them in the food processor?

I just picked the tomato's from my garden.

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    No, just use them without peeling them.

  • denise
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    If you dont mind the skin, yes, cut them into quarters first though.

  • 2 years ago

    Tomato skins and seeds are a problem when making cold sauces. Cut an X in the NOT STEM bottom end of the tomato. Throw the tomato into boiling water for a minute or two, then remove and cool. Capture the skin at the X with a knfe and your thumb. Peel off skin, tjhen half the tomato vertically, and squeeze out the seeds and liquid. Use what's left in your Pico or Salsa.

  • J.S.
    Lv 4
    2 years ago

    Yes, remove the skin before putting the tomato in the food processor

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  • 2 years ago

    I would but you don't have to.

  • 2 years ago

    As a "rule of thumb" if a tomato is cooked I will remove the skin as the skin never gets soft and it does not have a great texture. If the tomato is going to be left raw I will leave the skin on.

    If the tomatoes are real juicy I do like removing a lot of the seeds and juicy part before I chop it so whatever I am making does not get "watered" down.

  • 2 years ago

    I would. Easy to do by very briefly parboiling them.

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    'tomato's' what? ...

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    No, the food processor will take care of the skin. Also many vegetables carry a large portion of their nutrients in their skin.

  • 2 years ago

    Salsa = yes

    Pico de Gallo = no. If making pico de gallo, your food processor will need to chop not blend.

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