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Cutting Up Broccoli

Here’s the test kitchen's technique for preparing broccoli for use in recipes.

Here’s the test kitchen's technique for preparing broccoli for use in recipes.

STEP 1

STEP 1:

Hold the broccoli upside down on a cutting board. Trim the florets from the stalk, separating the larger florets into 1-inch pieces, if necessary.

STEP 2

STEP 2:

Trim the top and bottom from the stalk. Cut away 1/8 inch of the tough outer peel.

STEP 3

STEP 3:

Cut the stalk in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch pieces.

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