How to Slice a Tomato Without Crushing It

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Tomatoes are great for summer, but it’s a real bummer when you crush them while trying to make a perfect cut. Wrong tools can completely ruin the experience for you, so here’s how to properly slice your tomatoes.

Perfectly sliced tomatoes will look amazing on a plate, whether you’re cooking for yourself or hosting a dinner party. Because they are firm on the outside and soft on the inside, you need to be extra careful and use a sharp, serrated knife.

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Place your tomato on a cutting board and hold it with one hand. Take a serrated knife and sink it into the tomato, cutting it with back-and-forth moves. Repeat for more slices.