How to peel an avocado pit?

If you’ve never had an avocado pit, it’s hard to describe how annoying they can be! Most people have experienced biting into an avocado pit, only to notice it hours later when they notice a bump on their tongue. While this may sound like a small annoyance, it’s actually quite painful and can leave you with a sore throat. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to remove the pit while preserving the flesh.

How to remove an avocado stone?

To remove the pit, grasp the skinned end of the avocado and twist it gently. The seed will come free from the base of the pit. If you’ve never done this before, you might want to start by cutting the avocado in half length-wise to make it easier. If your avocado has a thick skin, you might be able to pull the pit off using your hands.

How to remove an avocado pit?

Once the avocado has been sliced open, you can scrape the pit out. You can do this by placing two small metal bowls over the avocado pit, using the bowl on the left for the guacamole and the bowl on the right for the ice. Using an egg slicer, spin the bowl over the avocado pit to remove the seed.

How to remove an avocado seed?

To remove the seed, score an ‘X’ on the end of the avocado pit. Slice the pit open lengthwise along that line, then pop out the seed. At this point, you can either scrape off the flesh around the seed, or leave it on. If you’re planning to use the avocado soon, you’ll want to scrape it off to prevent the seed from turning brown. Avocado seed is a healthy source of monounsaturated and poly

How to remove the avocado pit without smashing?

Before peeling your avocado pit, cut the avocado in half length-wise, and take out the seed. Set the half with the seed down on a clean surface and score the flesh around the pit. Holding the avocado half over a bowl, place the seed on top of the avocado flesh. Carefully lay a towel over the avocado, then press down on the pit to make the seed drop into the bowl. Using a small paring or knife, scrape the avocado flesh away from the shell.