Hulling a strawberry with a straw is a simple and effective method to remove the stem and the flavorless core. It’s quick, easy and efficient — especially if you are preparing a bunch of strawberries at once for a fruit tray, summer snack, or as an ingredient for recipes. Also, this strawberry hack is safe for kids — no knife needed and they will have lots of fun with the ‘chore’.
What you need: Fresh strawberries and a straw. A sturdy straw works best, such as a metal straw or a reusable plastic straw). Even a higher-quality disposable straw (like from fast food) will work — but a paper straw will definitely NOT hold up.
HOW TO HULL STRAWBERRIES WITH A STRAW
- Wash berries under cool water to remove dirt and pesticides.
- Hold strawberry with one hand, straw with the other.
- Insert straw into bottom of berry, directly opposite of the stem.
- Push and/or gently wiggle straw upwards to effectively remove core and stem in one motion.
- Pull out straw, which also removes core/stem.
- Pull stem out of straw and repeat with remaining strawberries. Compost or toss away this part.
- Sometimes on bigger berries, a bit of leafy section will remain. Just nip that off with a paring knife.
By following these strawberry prep steps, you’ll have perfectly hulled strawberries ready for your recipes or as a healthy snack! Washed, dried, and hulled strawberries should remain fresh for about a week if stored in an air-tight container lined with paper towels. I find the paper towels help help soak up any additional moisture and lengthen the storage time.
SIX STRAWBERRY RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Protein Waffles
No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bomb for One
Spicy-Sweet Strawberry Radish Salsa on Wedge Salad
