OXO Good Grips Cherry & Olive Pitter - Black

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The internal spring makes it easy to use with one hand, while your other hand can continue to place the fruit on the holder without interruption. Step 2: Take a large bladed knife, such as a paring knife or a small chef’s knife, and hold it with the flat side of the blade. Almost all cherry pitters wear out after multiple uses, but the Cherry Pitter Push Button for Glass Jars is made to last. This pitter attaches to the top of a regular-mouth mason jar, then you place the cherry under the metal spring, and press down. The spring punches the pit out of the cherry and into the jar underneath it. If you don’t have a pitter, don’t worry, it is very easy to remove pits from olives using a large-bladed knife. When selecting a knife for pitting olives, choose one that is sharp and has a thin blade. A paring knife or a small chef’s knife works well for this purpose. When using this technique, use caution because the pit may shatter if you apply too much pressure. 3. Using a Pan To Remove Olive Pits

A cherry pitter is a small handheld tool that is designed to pit cherries, but it can also work for pitting smaller olives. Simply insert the olive into the pitter and squeeze the handle to remove the pit. Cherry pitters are inexpensive and easy to find at most kitchen supply stores. Olive Pitter For green olives, a cherry or olive pitter can work well. Simply place the olive in the pitter and squeeze to remove the pit.Step 3: Place the flat side of the blade on top of the olive and apply pressure with your dominant hand, pushing down firmly until the olive splits open. Freezing is another option for preserving pitted olives. Simply place the pitted olives in a freezer-safe container and cover with water. Seal the container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw the olives in the refrigerator before using. Storing Tips After six rounds of trials with cherries, once placed directly below the dowel, cherries pitted cleanly. We did appreciate the size and comfort of the pitter for longer periods of use, though cherries had to be placed exactly below dowel, not askew, for the pitter to operate. When testing it with olives, the Castelvetrano olives were met with no success. It either wouldn't push the pit, even with excessive pressure, or completely tore them. It was also unsuccessful with smaller Kalamata olives, where the flesh of the olives completely tore. A. Instead of choosing a pitter with a plunging or squeezing mechanism, opt for one that allows you press down with the heel or palm of your hand to remove the pit. These styles take the stress off your hands and only require a minimal push.

It is important to note that cherry pitters made using white plastic can become stained by the red cherry juice. What We Love: Latches shut for easy storage, extended front lip allows you to roll cherries into place easilyThough multiple removal options can pit more fruit at one time, they increase the risk of failed attempts.