Wondering how to cut an avocado? Here’s a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to cut avocado slices and the best way to remove the avocado pit.
Wondering how to cut an avocado but not sure the best way to do it? Alex and I have a great method for removing the avocado pit and slicing avocados. You’ve heard about the injuries that can occur when removing avocado pits, right? Here’s a safe way to do it! We use this method all the time, like when we make our Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas, our Avocado Quinoa Salad, or our Grilled Avocado Cheese. Oh and of course our easy guacamole! Here’s our step-by-step guide to slicing an avocado, including a video of me slicing avocados in our kitchen.
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How to cut an avocado step by step
Step 1
Using a large chef’s knife, slice lengthwise around the avocado.
2nd step
Twist the two halves to separate them.
step 3
Take a towel and put the avocado on it. In one gentle but quick motion, tap the knife into the pit of the avocado. Turn it over and remove the core.
step 4
Don’t try to remove the pit from the avocado by hand! Instead, pull the cutting board close to your body, then place the core against the back edge of the cutting board and pull back to free it from the knife. (Check out the video for this part!)
step 5
Use a large spoon to scoop the avocado out of the skin.
step 6
Place the avocado cut-side down and slice. To dice the avocado, turn the slices and cut crosswise to get diced avocado.
There you have it: how to cut an avocado in 6 easy steps!
Let us know if you try our method of slicing an avocado and let us know how it goes in the comments below.
How to store sliced avocados
Do you have leftover avocados and wondering how to store sliced avocados so they don’t turn brown? Squeeze your sliced avocado with lemon or lime juice and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. (The fruit will brown when exposed to air.) Refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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Best chef knives and cutting boards
Alex and I are often asked about the best cookware. And every time we reply: “A good, well-sharpened chef’s knife! A good knife can greatly improve your time in the kitchen and last for years (we’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, along with cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!
Video: Knife skills, equipment and how to hold a knife!
Looking for avocado recipes?
Now that you know how to cut an avocado, here are some of our favorite avocado recipes to try (some use mashed avocado, not sliced avocado!):
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Wondering how to cut an avocado? Here’s a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to cut avocado slices and the best way to remove the avocado pit.
- Using a large chef’s knife, slice lengthwise around the avocado.
- Twist the two halves to separate them.
- Take a towel and put the avocado on it. In one gentle but quick motion, tap the knife into the pit of the avocado. Twist to remove the core.
- Don’t try to remove the pit from the avocado by hand! Instead, pull the cutting board close to your body, then place the core against the back edge of the cutting board and pull back to free it from the knife. (Check out the video for this part!)
- Use a large spoon to scoop the avocado out of the skin.
- Place the avocado cut-side down and slice. To dice the avocado, turn the slices and cut crosswise to get diced avocado.
- Category: knife skills
- Method: choppy
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