How to Cut an Orange
Whether you’d like to cut an orange for a salad or for snacking, here’s how you can quickly and easily cut an orange into segments or slices. This method works for any citrus fruit and you’ll be slicing like a pro in no time!
Servings: 1 orange
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 large orange
Instructions
How to Cut Orange Slices
- Slice off the top and bottom of the orange.
- Stand the orange up on the flat, cut end and slice off the slice from the top to the bottom, making sure to slice off all of the white pith.
- Lay the orange on its side, and slice the orange as thick or thin as you’d like, from the top to bottom.
How to Cut Orange Segments
- Slice off the top and bottom of the orange.
- Stand the orange up on the flat, cut end and slice off the slice from the top to the bottom, making sure to slice off all of the white pith.
- Slice into the orange parallel to one of the white membranes in a V shape to cut out wedge-like segments.
Notes
- Use your knife to gently push the segment away from the membrane on the second side of the V cut to get as much of the orange cut out as possible.
- When picking an orange, look for oranges that feel dense and are heavy for their size.
- Avoid oranges that are bruised or too soft.
- To cut the segments, you might want to swap your chef’s knife for a paring knife for ease.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.2mg