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How to Cut Avocado (Like a Pro)

Shared by Kitchen Crew @JustaPinch

Thanks to the Just A Pinch Test Kitchen, you can easily cut an avocado like a pro!



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ArkieMissPriss
Danielle Barlow - over a year ago
Actually, after you quarter it just peel the skin off starting at the pointed end of the section. No spoon needed.
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Tzelno
Thomas Zelno - over a year ago
Do not think that its the smartest to section it with the knife blade pointed toward your hand.
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GailSandra
Gail Stiffler - over a year ago
If you plan on mashing it, the easy way is after removing the pit, fold it in half lengthwise in your hand and squeeze it into a bowl. Voila! No spoon needed.
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mamawiggles
Carolyn Earle - over a year ago
Duh. They did spoon it out!
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AuntSue36
Susan Sackinger - over a year ago
There is a third quick and easy way that can be used when you intend to only used it mashed up. (guacamole) Follow everything through taking the pit out. Now just spoon it out and mash it. Simple.
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