How to Cut a Tomato Perfectly Every Time

One the most plentiful and versatile fruits (yes fruits!)

of late summer, tomatoes are tasty addition to meals any time of day.

And don’t forget all the saucy possibilitiesfrom classic red to bright and citrusy salsa!

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No matter what you’re making, you’ll need to prep your tomatoes before you get going cooking.

When choosing your fruit, look for produce with no blemishes or punctures.

If ripe, it should be firm with just a little give.

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Here’s the best way to break them down.

How to cut a tomato into slices

With a serrated knife, hold the fruit firmly and trim away the stem end.

hands using a knife to slice tomatoes on a wood cutting board

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Slice it crosswise into rounds.

Firmly hold the fruit in place and halve it lengthwise.

hands using a knife to cut a tomato into wedges on a wood cutting board

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Cut “V” shape into the top of each half to trim away the stem.

Slice each half into wedges.

hands using a knife to cut a tomato into wedges on a wood cutting board

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Halve each remaining piece of flesh lengthwise.

Dice the strips into small pieces.

hands using a knife to cut a tomato into wedges on a wood cutting board

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hands using a knife to dice tomatoes on a wood cutting board

Joy Howard

hands using a knife to dice tomatoes on a wood cutting board

Joy Howard