How to Core a Tomato
Wash your tomato in running water., Pat it dry with a towel., Remove the stem from the top of the tomato. , Set the tomato on a cutting board, with the top section facing up., Insert a very sharp paring knife into the top of the tomato., Hold the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash your tomato in running water.
Water on the skin’s surface can cause your grip to slip. ,, If you are coring a tomato that has a pointy tip, you can set it to one side and core it at an angle. , Insert the knife tip at an angle of approximately 25 degrees from a vertical axis.
Push the knife down approximately 1/2 to 1 inch (1.3 to
2.5 cm) at this angle.
Stop inserting the knife when you think the tip of your knife is at the center point of your tomato. , When you reach your starting point, you can pick up the tomato core and dispose of it. -
Step 2: Pat it dry with a towel.
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Step 3: Remove the stem from the top of the tomato.
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Step 4: Set the tomato on a cutting board
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Step 5: with the top section facing up.
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Step 6: Insert a very sharp paring knife into the top of the tomato.
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Step 7: Hold the tomato firmly and cut in a circular motion while turning the fruit.
Detailed Guide
Water on the skin’s surface can cause your grip to slip. ,, If you are coring a tomato that has a pointy tip, you can set it to one side and core it at an angle. , Insert the knife tip at an angle of approximately 25 degrees from a vertical axis.
Push the knife down approximately 1/2 to 1 inch (1.3 to
2.5 cm) at this angle.
Stop inserting the knife when you think the tip of your knife is at the center point of your tomato. , When you reach your starting point, you can pick up the tomato core and dispose of it.
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