Look for the cane in the grocery store. Look for raw sugar cane in many grocery stores. Find the raw stalks in the produce section.
Check Latin grocery stores, farmers markets, or any other place that sells fresh produce.[1]
Find sugar cane more commonly in areas known to grow it, which are typically temperate in climate. In the United States, this includes Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Texas.[2]
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Identify the sugar cane. Look for the long stalks of raw sugar cane. The product that appears in stores is a leafless and hard stalk, typically cut to under a couple feet long.
Many people often recognize sugar cane for its resemblance to bamboo, with jointed, green to brown stalks.
Expect the sugar cane to be one to two inches thick, with a hard exterior.[3]
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Pick one that has off-white, moist, opaque flesh inside. Avoid dry flesh that is brown or red in color.[4]
Method
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Cutting Sugar Cane
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Cut a small part off from each end. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to remove a section of at least an inch from each end of the stalk. This will remove the dried-out portions from older cuts.
You may need to score the tough outer edge of the stalk by cutting or gently sawing a few millimeters in all the way around the stalk, then breaking it along the scoring, rather than trying to chop all the way through.[5]
You may need to cut more from each end if the ends have become very hard and dried and you cannot access the juicier flesh.
2
Cut the cane into sections. Divide a long stalk into several smaller pieces that are easier to work with. Score and break or chop through the stalk to make pieces of about six inches.
It will be easiest to cut through sections of the stalk in between the thicker joints. Keep in mind, however, that the sections between the joints will also be the easiest to chew or use for other purposes, so it’s best to keep them
Check Latin grocery stores, farmers markets, or any other place that sells fresh produce.[1]
Find sugar cane more commonly in areas known to grow it, which are typically temperate in climate. In the United States, this includes Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Texas.[2]
2
Identify the sugar cane. Look for the long stalks of raw sugar cane. The product that appears in stores is a leafless and hard stalk, typically cut to under a couple feet long.
Many people often recognize sugar cane for its resemblance to bamboo, with jointed, green to brown stalks.
Expect the sugar cane to be one to two inches thick, with a hard exterior.[3]
3
Choose a healthy and flavorful stalk. Look for the best …show more content…
Pick one that has off-white, moist, opaque flesh inside. Avoid dry flesh that is brown or red in color.[4]
Method
2
Cutting Sugar Cane
1
Cut a small part off from each end. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to remove a section of at least an inch from each end of the stalk. This will remove the dried-out portions from older cuts.
You may need to score the tough outer edge of the stalk by cutting or gently sawing a few millimeters in all the way around the stalk, then breaking it along the scoring, rather than trying to chop all the way through.[5]
You may need to cut more from each end if the ends have become very hard and dried and you cannot access the juicier flesh.
2
Cut the cane into sections. Divide a long stalk into several smaller pieces that are easier to work with. Score and break or chop through the stalk to make pieces of about six inches.
It will be easiest to cut through sections of the stalk in between the thicker joints. Keep in mind, however, that the sections between the joints will also be the easiest to chew or use for other purposes, so it’s best to keep them