Do you love eating pineapples?
you’re free to easily find them in cans in your local grocery store in different cuts.
There are pineapple rings, crushed pineapples, and pineapple chunks.
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They are all great for making dinner or dessert recipes.
But there is surely nothing better than fresh pineapples.
Fresh sweet pineapples are great for snacking or for making your meals.
They are also used for tenderizing meat.
Did you know that?
But the question is how do you cut them?
Turns out, its actually easy.
LetEvolving Tableteach you how to cut a pineapple in under 5 minutes.
It is super easy and fast to do.
A brown one on the other hand is overripe.
2 Firmness
Gently squeeze the pineapple.
It should give a little bit if its ripe.
3 Scent
If its ripe, it will emit a slightly sweet aroma.
Step 2:
Using a sharp knife, cut off both ends about 1/2 off.
double-check its no more than one inch from the top and bottom.
Step 3:
Place it flat side down on the cutting board.
Starting from the top, place the knife into the piece of the pineapple flesh next to the skin.
Cut it in a downward motion following the curvature of the fruit.
Be sure to keep your knife completely in the flesh.
Rotate and repeat the process around the entire circumference.
If not, use the small pairing knife to remove any remnants of skin.
They are edible but best if removed.
Step 4:
Remove the core.
you might either cut into cubes or rings.
For cubes, place the pineapple flat side down on the cutting board.
Cut it in half lengthwise, then cut them in half again to get quarters.
Slice about half an inch into the flesh at a slight angle to remove the core.
Cut pineapple to sticks for snacking.
For rings, lay the peeled pineapple on its side.
Cut it into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices.
Slice them thicker if using for snacks, thinner for recipes.
Remove the core using a 1-inch cookie cutter.
you’re free to also use a small pairing knife.
