How to Cut an Orange

How to Cut an Orange with Ready Set Prep

Wondering how to cut an orange? Look no further than Ready Set Prep, our exclusive video series featuring seasonal recipe tutorials and quick how-tos for improving your cooking skills. From step-by-step food preparation to choosing the right kitchen gadgets and tools, Ready Set Prep is here to help you make great meals with ease. In the orange walnut salad recipe, chef and author Kate McMillan teaches you how to segment an orange in three easy steps. To get started, place your orange or citrus of choice on a cutting board. Using a chef's knife, cut off the top and the bottom of the fruit to create two flat sides. Next, lay the orange on one of the flat sides and use the knife to remove the peel and pith, taking care that all white spots are removed. To finish, hold the citrus in your hand over a bowl and carefully cut along the membrane lines to create segments. Combine the orange slices with walnuts and Bibb lettuce and top with goat cheese to create a light citrus salad. Once you've mastered this technique for segmenting oranges, put your knife skills to use on other show-stopping recipes.