Grapefruit is a delicious citrus fruit that can be enjoyed on its own or used in a variety of salads or drinks. You can cut a grapefruit in a variety of ways, whether you want to slice it, divide it, or simply split it and enjoy the filling right away. Want to know in more detail how to cut a grapefruit? Just follow these steps.
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Method 1 of 3: Split Grapefruit
Step 1. Cut both ends of the grapefruit
Place the oranges sideways on the cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) from each point on the tip of the orange. This will make the oranges easier to cut into cloves or halves.
Step 2. Turn the orange into a stand so that one of the cut pieces is facing up towards you
The other end sticks to the cutting board while you cut off the remaining grapefruit rind.
Step 3. Make a few 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) deep cuts or slits on the grapefruit skin
Use a knife to make these slices along the edges of the orange. This will make peeling the grapefruit easier later. Rotate the orange about 1/8 times per turn each time you are going to make another slice. Continue to do this until you have made a cut in the skin around the grapefruit.
Step 4. Use a knife to peel the grapefruit
Now peeling oranges becomes easier once you make a wedge into the peel. Simply run a knife along the rind of the grapefruit, peeling each piece of skin a little at a time until all the skin is peeled off. If there is any rind remaining after you finish cutting the rind on the whole orange, slice off any remaining white before you move on to the next step.
Step 5. Cut each piece of grapefruit with a knife
Once you've peeled the skin, you can use a knife to cut each grapefruit clove until you've separated all of them into cloves. You can enjoy grapefruit on its own or add it to fruit salads or other types of salads.
Method 2 of 3: Cutting the Grapefruit in Two
Step 1. Twist the grapefruit so that it stands on its side
Each of the ends of the grapefruit that has a small circle in the middle should be facing each other on both sides of the grapefruit. Place the grapefruit on a cutting board.
Step 2. Cut the grapefruit into two halves
Use a sharp knife to cut the orange in half from top to bottom.
Step 3. Cut about the diameter of the orange
Use a sharp knife, or even an orange knife, to cut a circular area between the grapefruit and the rind. While you're cutting in circles, try to move the knife under the cut, so you're also slicing all the way to the bottom of the grapefruit. This will help separate the grapefuit from the skin.
Step 4. Cut through each grapefruit clove or halves
Each orange will have a triangular shape. Use a thin knife, spoon, or better yet an orange spoon, to cut around the area between each grapefruit clove and the thin skin in between. Once you've separated each clove, you can use a spoon to transfer each into a bowl, or simply eat the grapefruit straight from the two halves with a spoon.
Sprinkle a little sugar over the grapefruit for added sweetness
Method 3 of 3: Slicing Grapefruit
Step 1. Twist the grapefruit so that it stands on its side
Each of the ends of the grapefruit that has a small circle in the middle should be facing each other on both sides of the grapefruit, right and left. Be sure to place the grapefruit on the cutting board.
Step 2. Use a sharp knife to slice the grapefruit from top to bottom
Imagine that the "poles" of a grapefruit are on both sides, right and left, like a globe that flips over on its sides until it falls asleep. Now, slice the orange at its latitude, creating lines that are parallel to the "poles" or small circles at each end of the grapefruit. Slice everything so that you get thin slices about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick.
When you're done, you'll get about 12 circular slices, depending on the size of the grapefruit
Step 3. Cut another slice (optional)
If you want to cut the grapefruit further, you can cut each circular slice in half or quarters, just like you would slice a cake. This method is suitable if you want to use grapefruit in fruit drinks. This cut also makes it easy for you to bite directly. You can also just cut a grapefruit wedge in half and use it as a garnish on the side of a fruit salad bowl or a large pitcher of grapefruit juice. Or, you can just tear the flesh from the skin on each slice and eat it straight away without using a spoon or fork.
Tips
- Preparing grapefruit to enjoy with friends? One grapefruit usually makes two small servings. Garnish with cherries.
- Generally, the top and bottom of a grapefruit are the most sour, while the middle ("equatorial") latitudes are the sweetest.
- Taste a small slice of grapefruit first to see if it is sour or not. If so, add a little sugar, or add a little salt too.
- The top end of the grapefruit has a brown center part of the stem but the bottom has only an indentation. Once the tip is cut off, the bottom will appear to have a soft white hole or spot where you can stick your finger in. This will make it easier for you to hold the grapefruit!
- For a slightly different taste, try adding three or four drops of vanilla extract.
- There is no need to throw away fruit juices or fruit juices and flesh that is on the skin. *Take a large cup or bowl with high walls. Using your fingers, rub the pink or dark orange part to squeeze the juice out of the skin. Squeeze the middle also until dry. Drink this obtained juice if you wish, or give it a slice of fruit and enjoy together.
- Grapefruit peel is a great material to use as a moth deodorizer bag, so don't throw it away. Whisk grapefruit rinds in a plastic bag with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp fresh fruit for the equivalent of 1 whole rind. Drain this mixture on a baking sheet and dry in the oven on low (about 170F/77 Celsius). 4 hours should be enough; if it's still soft, it's also okay to dry it later by air. Allow the mixture to dry for at least 48 hours. Add lots of star anise, a whole cinnamon stick, and a whole clove. Place one cup of the mixture in a ziplocked plastic bag and make 24 holes evenly throughout the plastic bag to let the delicious aroma out.
Warning
- According to the Mayo Clinic, the following have been known to have potentially serious interactions (see link):
- Grapefruit also affects the lining of the digestive tract, potentially making the absorption of certain nutrients and drugs stronger by blocking certain enzymes. (The assumption that this occurs due to the presence of large amounts of Vitamin C does not seem correct).
- Some people should avoid grapefruit for medical reasons. Grapefruit doesn't have a negative effect on most people, but grapefruit and its juice can potentially interfere with some medications. Ask your doctor for more info.
