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How to clean and cut the dirtiest leek ever

Leeks are delicious but they need to be thoroughly cleaned before you add them to your favorite dish. I'll show you how I prepare them for my favorite dishes.

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Cut off the leaves (also known as fronds.) You want to preserve as much of the light parts of the leek as possible.

Cut off the leaves (also known as fronds.) You want to preserve as much of the light parts of the leek as possible.

Cut off the roots.

Cut off the roots.

Cut the leek in half the long way.

Cut the leek in half the long way.

Marvel at how filthy it is! No problem, this is easy to clean.

Marvel at how filthy it is! No problem, this is easy to clean.

Fill a pan approximately 2/3 full of cold water.

Fill a pan approximately 2/3 full of cold water.

Now let's slice the leeks!

Now let's slice the leeks!

Here we have clean slices of leeks ready for your favorite dish!

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