Pepper Direct
Open the pepper and run your knife along the inside to remove the core and seeds.
Flatten the "plank" and cut into long strips (julienne) or turn and cut into cubes (dice). Hold the pepper by the stem. pepper
Slice straight down each of the four sides, avoiding the seed-filled center. Discard the remaining core and stem. Slice off the top and pull out the stem/seeds. Slice the pepper crosswise into circles. Culinary Terminology Open the pepper and run your knife along
If you are looking for how to break down a bell pepper into pieces for cooking, there are a few standard methods depending on the shape you need: The "Plank" Method (Best for strips or dicing): Slice off the top and bottom of the pepper. Stand it upright and make one vertical slice down the side. Slice straight down each of the four sides,
