<p><strong>There are two easy ways to char tortillas:</strong> For the first method, use tongs to quickly char the tortillas in a hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 15-30 seconds per side, until lightly charred. Alternatively, you can char the tortillas directly over a medium-low gas burner, flipping them as soon as they start to char. This gas-burner method will char the tortillas even faster. The tongs allow you to flip and turn the tortillas without burning your fingers.</p>