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How to Slice a Tomato

How to Slice a Tomato
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You'd think a tomato would be the easiest vegetable of all to slice, but it can be tricky. A sharp knife (preferably serrated) is the key.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Wash the tomato gently in cool tap water and wipe dry.

  2. Step 2

    Use a paring knife or the end of a vegetable peeler to remove the stem and core (where the stem meets the top of the tomato).

  3. Step 3

    Place the tomato vertically on a cutting board and use a sharp knife (sharp serrated knives work best) to slice the tomato.

Tips & Warnings
  • Overripe tomatoes are extremely difficult to slice.
  • If your knife isn't so sharp, begin the slice by piercing the skin of the tomato with the tip of the knife first, then cut into that opening.
  • Always be careful when using sharp knives.

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MrHuguley said

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on 4/24/2009 Any tips that have to do with cooking or preparing food are cool ;-)

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