Peeling and Cutting Mango

Mangos have a large central pit, which can make them a little tricky to cut. Follow this technique as a safe and easy way to handle them.

Slice about a 1/2-inch off both the top and bottom of the fruit. Then stand the mango up on the counter. Look down over the mango and position it, so the broad pit runs horizontally. Cut the skin off the mango in panels, cutting from the top to the bottom. Discard the skin.

Repeat this same action, but now cut along the pit. Don't cut too close to the seed, however, because the fruit is very fibrous close to the seed. You will have 2 large oval slices and 2 thinner panels.

Then you can dice, slice, or use the mango in large pieces.