Cutting a pineapple may seem difficult at first, but it is quite easy with the right technique. Here is how to cut a pineapple step by step:
1. Prepare the Pineapple
Wash the Pineapple: Rinse the pineapple under cold water to remove any dirt.Place it on a Stable Surface: Put the pineapple on a cutting board and ensure it's stable.
2. Cut Off the Top and Bottom
Top Trimmer: Stand pineapple upright and shave off the leafy crown up to 1 inch from its top.Trimmer of Bottom: Flip to the other end and shave some portion off with a flat ground. This enables easy cutting off.
3. Remove the Pineapple Skin
Place the fruit on the Flat Bottom: Insert the pineapple straight into the cup, with your flat bottom inside.Cut Downward: Using a sharp knife, cut off the skin in vertical strips, following the curve of the pineapple. Try to remove all the spiky "eyes" (brown spots), but don’t worry about small imperfections as you’ll be cutting the fruit into pieces later.
4. Remove the "Eyes" (Optional)
If there are any remaining "eyes" small brown spots on the flesh, you can use the tip of your knife or a melon baller to carefully cut them out.5. Cut the Pineapple into Quarters
Slice Down the Center: Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise, then cut each half into another half to create 4 quarters.6. Remove the Core
Trim away the Core: For each of the quarters cut one tough core, fibrose and running on its length throughout the center with the knife at the diagonal through each quarter 7. Prepare slices or Cubes of pineapple.For slice Cut each Quarter in rings your choice of slices.
For Cubes: First, slice the rings and cut them into strips. Then, rotate and cut to get the cubes.
