How to Cut Cauliflower

Wondering how to cut cauliflower? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to cut cauliflower into florets.

Video: How to cut cauliflower

Are you wondering how to cut cauliflower into florets but not sure the best way? Alex and I use a genius method for cutting cauliflower that doesn’t end up with crumbles all over the counter! (Anyone have that issue?) We use this method all the time, like when we make our crispy cauliflower tacos or our delicious party favorite buffalo cauliflower with blue cheese dip. Using this method really changed the game for us, and we hope it will for you too! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut cauliflower, including a video of me cutting cauliflower in our kitchen.

Related: 20 Knife Skills Videos: How to Cut Everything!

How to cut cauliflower step by step

Step 1

Remove large leaves from the base of the cauliflower so that the stem is exposed; discard the leaves.

Step 2

With a paring knife, cut around the stem of the cauliflower.

Step 3

Break the cauliflower into large florets with your fingers.

Step 4

Remove any large stems, cutting the cauliflower into smaller florets as needed for the recipe.

And there you have it: how to cut cauliflower in 4 easy steps!

Let us know if you try our method for how to cut cauliflower into florets and how it goes in the comments below.

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block

Looking for cauliflower recipes?

Now that you know how to cut cauliflower, here are some of our favorite cauliflower recipes for you to try:

• Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Dip
• Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce
• Crispy Breaded Cauliflower
• Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich
• Cauliflower Shawarma Pita
• Cauliflower Soup with Moroccan Spices
• Tomato Coconut Cauliflower Curry
• Roasted Cauliflower and Apples with Dill
• Roasted Cauliflower Risotto
• Spiced Roasted Cauliflower
• Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
• 43 Cauliflower Recipes We Want to Eat All the Time

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