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How to Cut an Orange

Learn how to cut an orange like pro. Whether navel, Valencia, or beautiful blood oranges. Slice them so they're all orange and with no waste.

Prep Time
1 min
Total Time
1 min
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 orange

Instructions

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  1. Place the orange on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice off a half inch of the top and bottom of the orange.
  2. Stand the orange up so the flesh is exposed and begin to cut the skin off following the contour of the orange and the white pith.
  3. Repeat the peeling technique using the exposed contour of the white pith as your guide
  4. Take note of the membrane in between each segment.
  5. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully hold the orange in your hand, cut downward between the membrane and the segment. Once you reach the center of the orange, stop and make a second angled cut in a similar way. And the segment should pop right out.
  6. Repeat working your way around the orange until you remove all the segments.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge. It is best not to freeze them though due to their high water content.
  • Photo Credit: Erin Jensen

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 70mg (78%) Calcium 52mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 70mg 78%
Calcium 52mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.