How-To......... Slice an Avocado

Seeing the way my fiance cut into an avocado the other day... I thought it may be a good idea to do this demonstration as to how to properly cut an avocado.


I now prefer to use Hass brand avocados. I have tried to buy the cheap ones but for some reason, the Hass taste better and are meatier than others on the market. They are pricier, but in this case you "do get what you pay for".








 Hold the avocado in the palm of your hand Using a good chopping knife, slice into it lengthwise and carry the knife through and around the whole avocado till you have 2 halves.






You use a heavy chopping knife because now you use the butt of the blade to dig into the pit of the avocado. You do not have to hit the pit hard, and be careful.



Twist the knife, as if turning a key in a lock and the pit should come loose, as pictured.      








Carefully!!!  Cut the avocado length wise. Make sure at this point the avocado is NOT laying flat in your palm. Hold it more by the finger tips so that if you cut the skin; you will not cut your hand.









Now cut in the other direction to make cubes the size you would like.


Take a spoon and scoop. Take the spoon and go to the bottom of the peel and scoop out the inside of the avocado.

Remember avocado oxidizes quickly, meaning it browns. To stop it from doing so squeeze some lemon or lime juice on it.

This very healthy treat is now ready to be eaten just like this with a pinch of salt or added to just about anything. I use avocado for guacamole, in sandwiches and wraps, on top of burgers and in salads or stuffed tomatos.

 Delish!