How to cut a lemon
Let’s talk about how to cut a lemon. You most likely cut the lemon into slices and wedges. The goal here is to get the juice from the lemon.
I have a simple guide below that will have you covered. You are going to need a sharp knife and a cutting board.
How to cut a lemon video
1. Wash the lemon
This part is very important. You always want to wash your citrus. It is also very important when you zest a lemon.
Run the lemon under cold water and give it a scrub. You could also use a vegetable wash or soap that is used for washing fruit.
Before you use a lemon it is a good idea to learn how to tell if a lemon has gone bad.
2. Cut the ends off
Put the lemon on its side and cut both ends off. You could alternatively skip this step but I think it allows for a better presentation and access to the fruit.
3. Slice the lemon down the middle
Take the lemon and put it upright or if you feel safe cutting flat go ahead and slice it down the middle.
This should leave you with 2 halves of the lemon.
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4. Cut the lemon into wedges
Now you are going to cut those halves into quarters. Put the lemon peel side down and cut through the white part at an angle into segments.
In the end, you should end up with 8 lemon wedges.
Cutting lemon wedges for cocktails
After you have followed all the steps to cutting a lemon I like to cut the wedges in half. This would give you 16 pieces that you can use for your cocktails.
After you have all your pieces slice them in the center. This is going to give a slot that can rest on a glass.
Now go ahead and enjoy them on your next cocktail! This method will also work cut oranges.
Frequently Asked Questions for Cutting Lemons
This is a simple process, lay down the lemon. Put your palm on the lemon and apply even pressure to the lemon and roll it on the table.
How to Cut a Lemon
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash the lemon.
- Cut both ends off of the lemon.
- Slice the lemon down the middle into halves.
- Cut the halves into wedges.
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