Several people have asked me How to Cut a Mango so here’s a quick picture guide. My How to Cut a Watermelon video is my favorite ever though, if this is hard to follow I’ll make a video. Let me know 
Step 1: Pick the biggest mango at the store since they’re priced individually and not by weight. Make sure it’s ripe so you don’t have to wait and can eat it as soon as you get home.
Step 2: Figure out where the pit is – it will be flat and wide like my feet. Hold up the mango accordingly.
Step 3: Cut down each side of the pit. Now you have 3 pieces.
Step 4: Make cross hatch cuts into the flesh of each side of the mango and flip it open.
Step 5: Devour one side right off the skin immediately. (This step is very important.)
Step 6: Use the other half to top your yogurt. 
Serve with something else that will just end up being an afterthought in comparison to amazing ripe mango.
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I have a sick love for mangos. Would you judge me if I told you I enjoy the skin as much as the fruit? It’s okay.. I judge me for it… doesn’t stop me
Ben totally wanted to eat the skin too! This was the best mango of my life, I would consider eating the skin
Wow! I was just about to say that I’m the only crazy one who eats the skin! I seriously think the skin is one of the best parts about eating a mango. I like to think that it gives more…nutrients.
I need one right now.
Very good info. I always wondered how. But then again, Adam always cooks when we have anything with Mango = his problem.
You forgot important step #5b: http://eclecticbowl.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/philippines-day-9/
Sucking all the yummy goodness off of the pit whilst bent over the kitchen sink in an attempt to NOT make a monstrously sticky mess! =)
Totally did that!
Thank you for this because I am the WORST at chopping up a mango. I usually manage to slice myself instead of the dang fruit. I’m awesome with all other fruits – I can slice and dice an avocado with my eyes closed, but the mango baffles me!
I recently saw Giada cut a mango in a new way and I’ve been doing it ever since. She slices the ends off and then peels down the length of the fruit avoiding the pit. It’s brilliant! I still have not mastered your method yet but I love how perfect the cubes come out.
Thank you for posting your mango methods!!
Oh. My. Word. I think I am love. I eat like a watermelon every other day (I have a serious problem i think) but like it off the rind and in a big container. I was doing your first two steps but then individually cutting every half of a half… not anymore! I seriously cannot believe I missed this video and am going to try this tomorrow. Because I too, love watermelon.