Pineapples are on sale this week at Aldi and my friend Sandy gave me one. I got to thinking that perhaps it would be helpful if I would post some pictures of how to cut a pineapple. I can remember being rather intimidated the first few times I tried cutting one. So, here you go:
Step #1: Gather your supplies
a fresh pineapple
cutting board
sturdy knife
flexible knife (a friend who lived in Hawaii for a few years gave me this special pineapple knife. It is really great for cutting pineapples and melons.) You could use any thin-bladed knife, like a boning knife.
Step #2: Cut the ends off the pineapple.
Step #3: Cut the pineapple into four pieces, cutting from top to bottom.
Step #4: Using the flexible knife cut the core (the hard, pithy middle section) out of the pineapple. Note: The edges of the core are good for nibbling!
Step #5: Using the flexible knife cut the outer peel off of the pineapple. (If any of the eyes remain you can use the tip of a vegetable peeler to remove them.)
Step #6: Cut the pineapple into cubes.
Enjoy your delicious pineapple!
Becka
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on Jan 14th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Very helpful post! Thanks for doing it with the pictures.
on Jan 15th, 2010 at 8:42 am
I bought a pineapple slicer/corer, and it has changed our lives! All one must do is to cut off the top of the pineapple, center the device, and begin twisting it. It cores and slices! The result will be nice slices, just like the canned pineapple, and a hollowed-out pineapple. My grandkids like to drink the juice from it, and sometimes I’ll make smoothies and fill the pineapple shell with it just for fun.
on Jan 15th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Doodie, your gadget sounds like fun!
on Jan 27th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I’ve been away from your blog for a while, and I was delighted to see this post. I know I’m late in commenting, but your instructions are great. I’ve prepared pineapples before, but I’ve never done the step of cutting into four pieces from top to bottom. That step transforms the whole experience! Thanks!