How to Cut a Grapefruit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut off both ends of a grapefruit.

   Place the grapefruit on its side on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut about 1/4 inches (.6 cm) away from the round points at the end of each grapefruit.
   
   This will make the grapefruit easier to section.
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   Step 2: Turn the grapefruit so one of the cut ends faces you.

   The other end can rest on one of the ends you cut off for extra cushion. , Use a knife to make these slices all the way around the edges of the grapefruit.
   
   This will make it easier to peel the grapefruit.
   
   Turn the grapefruit about 1/8 of a turn each time you cut into another section.
   
   Keep doing this until you've made the cuts all the way around the grapefruit. , Now that you've made the slices, it'll be a bit easier to peel the grapefruit.
   
   Just run the knife along the skin of the grapefruit, peeling off every little cut section at a time until all of the skin is peeling off.
   
   If there's any remaining skin after you've gone around the entire grapefruit, slice the remaining white part off before you continue. , Now that you've peeled off the skin, you can use a knife to cut out each individual section until you've separated the grapefruit by sections.
   
   You can enjoy the grapefruit on its own or in a fruit salad or a variety of other salads.
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   Step 3: Make several 1/4 inch (.6 cm) slices into the outer edge of the grapefruit.

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   Step 4: Use the knife to peel the grapefruit.

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   Step 5: Cut off each section with the knife.

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