Effortless Strawberry Hulling: The Straw Trick Pros Swear By

As a seasoned home cook who's prepped berries for everything from pies to salads, I've found the perfect no-fuss way to remove strawberry stems—no pliers or knives required.

After washing your strawberries, grab a plastic straw for this game-changing hack.

Simply push the straw through the bottom to core out the stem and hull at once:

Contents

• How to
• Result
• Bonus tip

How to

1. Wash your strawberries thoroughly.
2. Take a plastic straw.
3. Hold the strawberry steady between two fingers.
4. Position the straw at the bottom of the strawberry.
5. Push the straw upward to remove the stem and hull simultaneously.

Result

Your strawberries are now perfectly hulled—clean, intact, and ready to enjoy! :-)

Bonus tip

After using the straw, don't toss it! There's a simple trick to clean it easily. Click here to find out how.