The Safest Way To Crack A Coconut Open - Chowhound

Along with a screwdriver and a hammer, you'll need a couple of kitchen towels and a sturdy chopping board on hand. Place one towel underneath the cutting board, and another on top — this will stop the coconut from rolling around while you work. Next, take the screwdriver (a Phillips head works best) and insert it, all of the way, into each of the coconut's eyes (these are the three distinctive holes on the top of…