how to cut cucumber to avoid bitterness?

Answer 1

Seriously, Shake It First Before Cutting!
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When you are harvesting your cucumbers, take note: the bitter compound is likely to be more concentrated in the stem end than in the blossom end of the cucumber fruit. It is also more prevalent in the peel and in the light green area just beneath the peel. It is less likely to be found in the deeper interior of the fruit.

Start peeling at the blossom end of the fruit. Slice away one strip of the green peel toward the stem end and stop about one inch from the stem. Wash off the knife blade, then repeat peeling from blossom to stem end until the fruit is peeled. Rinse the knife again and cut up the cucumber as needed.
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Answer 2

Cut about 1 inch from the top, that's usually where the bitterness lies.

Answer 3

cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and that usually takes care of the bitterness and the burping!

Answer 4

Cut off the stem end right away at the time of purchase.

Answer 5

peal it wash it off . slice it long wise and scoop out every seed . Soak it in sugar water 1 tbs. per cup , for 4 hours . It is great then ...

Answer 6

barbie's answer is right on! but I want to add if it is something that you have grown yourself and it tastes bitter, the best thing you can do is to increase your watering.....gardening tip

Answer 7

mix sugar with ice water and apple cider vinegar for 2 hours!