Okay, I’ll be honest: this works best on medium-to-large cherries. Tiny, wild cherries might fight back—they’re like the stubborn toddlers of the fruit world. For those, use a thinner straw or just stick to the knife method (and your luck).
Also, if you’re using a bendy straw, the bend can get in the way. Straight straws are your best friends here. Pro tip: save the bendy straws for smoothies, and use the straight ones for cherry pitting missions.
How to Pit Cherries | Cooking School | Food Network
You might get a little cherry juice on your fingers. That’s fine. That’s the tax you pay for delicious, pit-free cherries. Wear an apron if you’re fancy, or just lick it off like a civilized heathen.
