Supreming citrus
Intermediate Knife skills
Supreming citrus is cutting citrus into clean segments with no peel, pith or membrane.
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How do you do it?
- Slice off the top and bottom of the fruit so it stands flat.
- Follow the curve with your knife to cut away the peel and all the white pith, top to bottom.
- Hold the fruit over a bowl and cut along both sides of each membrane to free the segments.
- Squeeze the leftover membranes over the bowl for the juice.
Why does it work?
The white pith is bitter and the membranes are chewy. Removing both leaves only the tender, juicy part of the fruit.
What are the common mistakes?
- Leaving pith on — the segments taste bitter.
- Cutting off too much peel — you lose a lot of fruit.
- Using a dull knife — segments tear and you lose juice.
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