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Navel oranges and chef's knife on a black surface.
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How to Segment an Orange

Learn how to segment an orange, or other citrus fruit such as grapefruit, to make the prettiest presentation when serving them in a salad.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: How To
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cooking Tutorials
Servings: 1 Serving
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 navel orange or other citrus fruit

Instructions

  • Cut off both ends of the fruit and rest the fruit on one of the flat ends.
  • Starting at the top of the fruit and using the middle of the knife blade, cut away the skin and pith.
  • Slice each segment away from the connective membranes and use the knife to scoop the segments away from the fruit.