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| Cut both ends off. |
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| Put a slit in the middle and peal the outer layer off. |
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| Your prickly pear is ready for juicing, smoothies or even to eat! Enjoy! |
TIP: If you are picking this directly from a cactus, rather than buying it from a grocery store, please wear gloves, as this is a part of the cactus family and have spines/thorns that will stick and prick you, hence the name "prickly" pear.
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