Basic Knife Skills For Home Cooks

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A Couple Cooks Basic Knife Skills for Home CooksSat, 16 Feb 2019 09:54:01 PSTWant to hone your basic knife skills? This video tutorial shows you how to hold a knife, choose the best chef knife, and cut 18 fruits and vegetables!
Are you wondering how to hone your basic knife skills for the home kitchen? Alex and I have created a resource of everything you need to know about knife skills! In the Basic Knife Skills below, we share our best chef knife, how to hold a knife, how to care for your knives, and a bit of basic info about different cuts (chop, dice, and mince). Then, we’ve got a separate videos for the best way to cut 18 different common fruits and vegetables! We hope that our basic knife skills videos can be a tried and true resource for you and your friends and family as you navigate the kitchen.
Related: 20 Knife Skills Videos: How to Cut Everything!
Video: Basic knife skills Use a good non-slip cutting board Before you start with your basic knife skills, let’s talk cutting boards. It’s important to have a good cutting board with non-slip feet. Without this, the cutting board can move while you’re cutting, making the knife unstable and increasing the risk of cutting yourself! (If you don’t have a cutting board with non-slip feet, place a damp towel underneath the board.) Here are a few of the best cutting boards we recommend:
Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (this is the one we used in the video!) Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting BoardNon-Slip Plastic Cutting Board Our best chef knife People ask us all the time, what is the best chef knife you recommend? Here’s our best chef knife: a 7″ chef knife, which fits well into both small and large hands. Alex likes to use a huge knife, so we also have a 10″ chef knife. Keep in mind that a good knife will last quite a long time: ours have lasted over 10 years so far! So it’s a great investment. If you’re looking for a more budget knife, we’ve recommended an 8″ affordable chef’s knife. A few other essential knives for the kitchen are a paring knife and a serrated knife for cutting bread and tomatoes. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!
7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation; the one used in the video!10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knifeParing KnifeSerrated Knife / Bread KnifeHow to hold a knife THE MOST important thing you can learn to enhance your basic knife skills is how to hold a knife! Do not place your finger on the blade of the knife, or hold right at the start of the handle. Instead, get a firm grip on the knife handle right where the handle meets the blade. This will give you maximum control over the knife while you’re cutting.
Master the motion of how to cut Once you’ve mastered how to hold a knife, you can practice the motion of how to cut. This motion is also essential for your basic knife skills! When you’re dicing, mincing, or slicing, you’ll use a circular motion with the knife. Use the end of the knife blade to help balance. You can practice using this type of motion without even cutting anything. Watch the video for this one, since it’s easiest to understand when you see it in action.
How to sharpen a knife How to sharpen a knife? And how often? Alex and I actually get our knives professionally sharpened: there are a few stores in our city that offer knife sharpening. There is also a knife sharpening vendor that comes to our farmer’s market. Without a home sharpener, get your knives professionally sharpened every 6 months. Ask around to find a professional sharpener in your city.
You also can use a home knife sharpener. Use this sharpener every few weeks, and then get your knives professionally sharpened occasionally. Here is the home knife sharpener that we use:
Home Knife SharpenerHow to clean knives Never, never put your chef knife in the dishwasher! Putting a chef’s knife in the dishwasher causes the blade to dull faster. Always wash your chef knife with soap and water and dry it completely before storing it.
The best way to store kitchen knives So, what’s the best way to store knives? Above all, do not store your chef knives loose in a drawer! This causes the knives to become dull and is a safety hazard! Instead, use a knife block, magnetic strip, or a our favorite option, a drawer organizer. Since we have a toddler, we’ve found a drawer organizer with a child lock is a slick and safe way to store knives. Here’s the drawer organizer that we use:
Drawer Knife Organizer What is chopped, diced, and minced? Here are some basic knife skills and how to distinguish between some common cuts. Chopped refers to cutting into rough, irregular pieces.
Diced refers to cutting into smaller, more uniform pieces, usually about 1/4″ squares.
Minced refers to cutting something into a very small dice.
And that’s it: basic knife skills for home cooks! Ready for all the vegetables? How to cut 18 fruits & vegetables! Now that you know the best chef knife, how to hold a knife, and how to care for your knife, we’re ready! It’s time for your Basic Knife Skills. Here are separate videos of the best way to cut 18 common fruits and vegetables:
How to cut an avocado How to cut a bell pepper How to cut butternut squashHow to cut cabbage How to cut cauliflowerHow to cut cilantro How to cut eggplant How to cut fennelHow to mince garlic How to cut ginger How to cut green onions How to cut kale How to cut leeks How to cut a mangoHow to cut an onion How to cut a pineappleHow to cut potatoes into fries How to cut potato wedges How to cut a tomato
Related: Want to practice? Try what we like to call our Knife Skills Soup, which lets you practice several different vegetable techniques and results in a delicious soup!
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} .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-buttons img.svg-print, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-buttons img.svg-pinterest { height: 1.25em; margin-right: .375em; margin-bottom: 0; background: none; display: inline-block; } @media only screen and (min-width: 520px) { .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-button-wrap:first-child { padding-right: .625em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-button-wrap:last-child { padding-left: .625em; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 520px) { .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-button-wrap { width: 100%; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-button-wrap:nth-child(2) { padding-top: 1em; } } .tasty-recipes-entry-content h3 { text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .75em; color: #979599; margin-bottom: 1.5em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content h4 { font-size: 1em; padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content hr { background-color: #EAE9EB; border: 1px solid #EAE9EB; 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} .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-ingredients ol li, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-instructions ol li { } } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes { padding: 1.25em; background-color: #EDF0F2; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ol { counter-reset:li; margin-left: 0; padding: 0; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ul { margin-left: 0; padding: 0; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes p, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ul li, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ol li { background-color: #FFF; padding-left: 1.5625em; padding-right: 1.5625em; padding-top: 1.25em; padding-bottom: 1.25em; position: relative; -webkit-clip-path: polygon(20px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 20px); clip-path: polygon(20px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 20px); margin-bottom: 1.5em; } @media only screen and (min-width: 520px) { .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes p, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ul li, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ol li { padding-left: 2.5em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes p:before, .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ul li:before { content: "i"; display: block; background-color: #4d4d4e; -webkit-border-radius: 50%; -moz-border-radius: 50%; border-radius: 50%; height: 1.3em; width: 1.3em; font-size: .75em; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center; color: #FFF; position: absolute; left: 1.167em; top: 1.9em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes ol li:before { content:counter(li); counter-increment: li; position: absolute; background-color: #4d4d4e; -webkit-border-radius: 50%; -moz-border-radius: 50%; border-radius: 50%; height: 1.45em; width: 1.45em; color: #FFF; left: 2em; transform: translateX(-50%); line-height: 1.5em; font-size: .6875em; text-align: center; top: 2em; } } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-notes p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } .tasty-recipes-nutrifox { text-align: center; margin: 0; } .tasty-recipes-nutrifox iframe { width: 100%; display: block; margin: 0; } .tasty-recipes-entry-content .tasty-recipes-nutrition { padding: 1.25em; color: #4d4d4e; } .tasty-recipes-nutrition .tasty-recipes-label { font-style: italic; color: #cacaca; margin-right: .125em; font-weight: 400; } .tasty-recipes-nutrition ul { text-align: center; } .tasty-recipes-nutrition li { float: none; display: inline-block; line-height: 2em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer { background-color: #4d4d4e; padding-top: 1.5625em; padding-bottom: 1.25em; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; text-align: center; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer .tasty-recipes-footer-content { display: inline-block; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer img { width: 65px; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer h3 { color: #cacaca; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 2.25em; margin-top: .5em; margin-bottom: .125em; padding: 0; line-height: 1em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer p { margin-bottom: 0; color: #FFF; font-size: .75em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer p a { color: #FFF; text-decoration: underline; box-shadow: none; border-bottom: none; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer:after { content: " "; display: block; clear:both; } @media only screen and (max-width: 520px) { .tasty-recipes-entry-footer h3 { margin-top: .5em; margin-bottom: .5em; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer { text-align: center; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 520px) { .tasty-recipes-entry-footer img { float: left; } .tasty-recipes-entry-footer h3, .tasty-recipes-entry-footer p { margin-left: 90px; clear: none; text-align: left; } } /* Print view styles */ .tasty-recipes-print-view .tasty-recipes-print-button { display: inline-block; } .tasty-recipes-print { padding:0; } .tasty-recipes-print-view .tasty-recipes { margin-top: 1em; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header { background-color: inherit; color: inherit; padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 1em; padding-right: 1em; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header .tasty-recipes-image { float: right; transform: none; } .tasty-recipes-print.tasty-recipes-has-image .tasty-recipes-entry-header h2 { margin-top: 0; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header h2 { color: inherit; margin-bottom: .5em; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header hr { display: none; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header .tasty-recipes-rating-stars span { color: #000; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header .tasty-recipes-details ul { padding: 0; clear: both; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header .tasty-recipes-details ul li { line-height: 1.5em; } .tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-entry-header .tasty-recipes-details .detail-icon { display: none; } .tasty-recipe-responsive-iframe-container { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 56.23%; } .tasty-recipe-responsive-iframe-container iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; } Basic Knife Skills for Home Cooks (3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 1)

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Author: Sonja Prep Time: N/A Cook Time: N/A Total Time: N/A Yield: N/A Category: N/A Method: N/A Cuisine: N/A Print Recipe Pin Recipe Description Want to hone your basic knife skills? This video tutorial shows you how to hold a knife, choose the best chef knife, and cut 18 fruits and vegetables!
Ingredients 1 chef’s knife 1 non-slip cutting board Instructions Use a good non-slip cutting board. Select your best chef’s knife (see our recommendations above). Master how to hold a knife: Do not place your finger on the blade of the knife, or hold right at the start of the handle. Instead, get a firm grip on the knife handle right where the handle meets the blade. Practice the motion of how to cut: Make a circular motion with the knife, using the end of the knife blade to help balance. Practice with a few veggies & fruits: Review our videos above and practice with a few of the veggies and fruits. Note the recipes listed within the videos — or try what we like to call our Knife Skills Soup, which lets you practice with several different types of veggies. Clean your knife: Always wash your chef knife with soap and water and dry it completely before storing it. Store your knife: Store your knife safely using a knife block or drawer organizer (see our recommendations above). Keywords: Basic knife skills, Best chef knife, How to sharpen a knife, How to hold a knife
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