Whether you're preparing a luscious strawberry tart or treating yourself to a big bowl of the fruit, hulling strawberries can be a tricky time suck. It's also kind of dangerous if you don't use a proper knife technique. Check out these 5 easy ways to core strawberries quickly and safely.
Strawberry Coring Method #1
With a paring knife, pierce the berry where the stem meets the core. Place your thumb over the center of the stem and position your thumb so it rests on the flat side of the blade. Then twist, using your thumb to guide the knife.
Strawberry Coring Method #2
Grab the leaves with a stem extractor tool and twist.
Strawberry Coring Method #3:
Push a reusable metal straw through the bottoms of strawberries until the leaves pop off.
Strawberry Coring Method #4:
Scoop out the leaves and core with a grapefruit spoon.
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