Best Way To Hull Strawberries | Healthy Kitchen Hacks

Try this easy trick to remove strawberry hulls and cut back on food waste!

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Now…onto today’s featured Healthy Kitchen Hack:

Best Way To Hull Strawberries (and Cut Down On Food Waste)

I featured this trick on a recent Facebook Live demonstrating how to make Strawberry Mango Pico de Gallo. I don’t remember where I picked up this hack but it definitely was one of those “aha” moments in my kitchen when it worked. All you need is a thick plastic straw – I use the one from my daughter’s water bottle!

1. Place straw at the center bottom of the strawberry.
2. Gently push up until the straw pops up on the other side with the hull at the top of the straw.
3. Remove hull and straw.

What I love about this hack is it not only easy to do but it cuts back on food waste as you are essentially only removing the hull (and a tiny bit of flesh in the middle of the strawberry) VS. hacking off the top and losing the top portion of the the strawberry flesh.

BONUS HACK: Add your strawberry hulls to a pitcher of water! They add a lovely hint of strawberry flavor. After a few days, strain them and then compost.

Strawberry recipe inspiration:
Strawberry Rhubarb Slump <—-I make this every single season
Fresh Strawberry Glace Pie <—-Super simple pie (and find out about Serena almost bought a strawberry farm!)
German Fruit Tart <—– One of my mom’s classic desserts.

Have you ever tried this hack? What is your favorite recipe featuring strawberries?