Tomato corers are spoons with sharp spikes. If you have one, use the corer to gently dig under the stem and pull it up.
While any sharp knife will cut a tomato, a serrated knife will prevent all of the juices from escaping.
As you make each slice, move your fingers back slightly. This will keep your fingers away from the knife. Cut with a sawing motion, letting the blade do all the work so you don’t end up squishing the tomato!
