Introduction
Pineapples can be intimidating. They’re fun to look at, but they’re also pretty high-maintenance. What are you supposed to do with that spiky green stuff on top? How do you know if it’s ripe? Do pineapples even grow in soil? Those are the questions I had when I first encountered a pineapple in the produce aisle almost 20 years ago. Now, after years of experience preparing and eating pineapples (what a treat!), I’m here today to share my extensive knowledge with you. It’s not as hard as you might think!
Step 1
Pineapple is a delicious fruit and very versatile in the kitchen. If you are looking for a healthy snack, pineapple is the answer! It is also used in many different recipes such as desserts, salads or even cocktails. In order to enjoy this delicious fruit at its best quality, it’s important to learn how to prepare and cut your pineapple properly. Here are some tips on how you can do this:
- Cut off the crown and stem before proceeding with cutting into pieces
- Cut your pineapple into halves by cutting through its middle with a sharp knife
- Slice each half of your pineapple lengthwise (through their “equator”) into quarters
Step 2
- Remove the crown and leaves.
- Cut the pineapple into quarters. You can do this by cutting along its equator, or you can cut it in half and then cut each half into quarters.
- Remove the core of each quarter by cutting around it with a knife until you have removed it completely from all slices.
Step 3
With your knife, cut the pineapple into quarters.
Cut out the core by making a cut around it on the bottom of each quarter.
Slice off each piece of flesh from its skin and remove any eyes or leaves that may have stuck to it. Cut each slice into chunks if you like, or leave them whole if they’re small enough. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to easily get four bites out of each chunk—so if it’s too big for this size, then cut it down!
Step 4
- Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple with a sharp knife.
- Stand the pineapple up on its bottom, and cut it in half length-wise by cutting from top to bottom through the middle of each side.
- Cut each halved section into quarters by making horizontal cuts that make sure you have even pieces about an inch thick (look at picture for reference). If you want to use just one quarter for yourself, save it for later!
- Now we are going to remove all of those delicious core bits from our fresh pineapple, so slice off any remaining skin from around where your horizontal slices were made and then flip over your piece onto its backside so that it’s sitting right side up again (as pictured above). Next take your knife and carefully poke out all those red-ish brown seed things using gentle pressure while turning or flipping over this section until they fall out (you can eat them if they’re not too bitter). You should now be left with just fruit ready to cut into slices!
Step 5
To serve, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and transfer it to your plate. You can also eat it with a fork if you prefer. That’s all there is to it! Enjoy!
You can prepare and eat a pineapple!
You can prepare and eat a pineapple! Pineapples are a great source of vitamin C, which your body needs to produce collagen. This helps keep your skin healthy and smooth. They also contain small amounts of other vitamins and minerals, including manganese, potassium, and copper.
Pineapples can be eaten in a variety of ways: As juice (juicing), as fruit (eating whole), or even as part of recipes like pineapple upside-down cake or grilled steak with pineapple salsa. Pineapple makes an excellent accompaniment for burgers or sandwiches because it adds some sweetness without having too much sugar like other fruits such as bananas do.
If you’re interested in making fresh juice from scratch at home but don’t know where to start then check out this article on how exactly to make homemade iced tea lemonade without expensive equipment or special ingredients needed beforehand!
Conclusion
It is a good idea to wash the pineapple before cutting. You can use soap or even just water and let it dry for about 10 minutes. This will make sure there is no dirt on your pineapple that could cause bacteria growth when eating raw.