How to Clean and Cut a Pineapple
The fastest, most efficient method for cleaning and cutting a whole pineapple — removing the skin and core cleanly to get every bit of the sweet, juicy flesh.
Equipment
- (Help support our site!)Chefs Knife
- (Help support our site!)Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 whole Pineapple
- 1 pinch Salt Optional
Instructions
- Gather, wash all ingredients and lets bring it to the board.*Quick Tip: To choose a ripened pineapple simply squeeze sides check for softness and also check bottom core. You should be able to push it in when its ripe.
- Begin by laying the pineapple down and cutting off the ends.
- Stand the pineapple up and using your chef's knife, slice into the pineapple. In a downward motion use your knife to follow pineapples shape.
- Continue slicing piece by piece until you make it all around.
- Once you've done it, throw away the scraps and check pineapple for cleanliness.,
- After peeling place the pineapple on the table and cut it in half.
- Then cut into quarters.
- Lay ¼ pineapple horizontal and slice out the core.
- Then you can slice it horizontally.
- Or dice it into cubes. Sprinkle with a little salt to bring out the sweetness of the pinaepple.
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Notes
This great fruit contains many vitamins and minerals and is high in vitamin C. The pineapple is another great spring or summer ingredient to incorporate in to entrée salads and salsa's.
Nutrition
Serving: 1whole | Calories: 452kcal