How To Cut A Pineapple
Buying whole produce is always cheaper than buying the pre-cut version, and that's especially true with pineapple! I'll show you how to cut a pineapple quickly and easily here.
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Equipment
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Paring knife
- Stable cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
Instructions
- Lay the pineapple on its side, then use your sharp knife to slice off the the top and bottom ends of the pineapple.
- Next, stand the pineapple upright on one of the cut ends. Starting from the top, carefully cut the skin away from the pineapple. Follow the natural curve of the fruit to preserve as much flesh as possible, and continue cutting away the skin until you’ve removed all of it.
- If larger “eyes” remain in the pineapple, cut them away with a small paring knife. Use shallow diagonal cuts to remove them.
- Next, you’ll remove the core of the pineapple. For pineapple chunks or spears, with the pineapple still standing on one end, cut the pineapple in half through the center. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 pieces, then cut the fibrous core away from each piece. For pineapple rings, lay the pineapple on its side, and carefully cut it into round discs of whatever width you want. Use a small, round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to remove the core from the center of each piece.
- Once you’ve removed the core using either of the method above, cut the remaining pineapple flesh into pieces if desired. You can also leave it as rings or spears if you want!
Notes
How To Store Cut Pineapple
Cut pineapple will keep at room temperature for a couple of days. If stored in an airtight container in your fridge, it will stay fresh a few days longer, about 3-5 days in total.
You can also freeze cut pineapple to keep it fresh for up to 12 months. Just put it in a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as possible before placing it in the freezer. Frozen pineapple is great for smoothies!