Your weapon of choice matters. You can use a cherry pitter, a snazzy little tool that looks like a fancy staple remover. It’s cheap, it’s effective, and it makes a satisfying pop sound.
No pitter? No problem. Grab a paper clip and straighten it out. Or use a sturdy drinking straw. You are now a cherry surgeon with MacGyver energy.
Don’t even think about using your fingers. You’ll just end up with sticky juice everywhere and a pit that laughs at you. Trust me, I’ve tried. It’s a humiliating defeat.