How to Cut a Pineapple [VIDEO]
Fresh Cut Pineapple
Our family absolutely LOVES fresh fruit – the kids can’t get enough of it. We have a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter (bananas, pears, cantaloupe) and usually have a pineapple ripening.
One day my mom came over for a visit, and as we were chatting I grabbed a pineapple to start cutting it. My mom looked wistfully at me and remarked, “I wish I knew how to cut a pineapple.” All these years…and I didn’t realize she didn’t know how to cut a pineapple.
This “How to Cut a Pineapple” video is inspired by my mother. Mom, if you’re reading – go to the library (or better yet, come over) so you can watch the video on a high-speed connection.
This is also for everyone who’s looked longingly at pineapples in a grocery store – and passed them by. Don’t let the pineapple intimidate you!
Have you ever cut a pineapple?
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I noticed you are using Pampered Chef knives. Do you think the Pineapple Wedger from Pampered Chef would be smart? I know I love my Apple Wedger from them…
http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=26431&words=pineapple
Hi Kim – I’ve been cutting pineapples this way for years, not sure if I’d like a wedger or not! Funny – I have an apple wedger, but I don’t use it.
Nicely done! You made it look less intimidating and easy to do. As for the knife, I prefer Wustof over other knife makers.
Thanks for the knife recommendation, very important!
Thank you for sharing your tips on cutting pineapple. It always seemed too complicated, but you made it look so easy. Thank you!
Hi Eva – thanks and glad you enjoyed it!
My mouth is watering!
In Peru, they then take the wasted pieces (rind and core) and boil them in water, then strain, to make pineapple juice.
Wow Sue – what a great idea. I feel like I’m wasting good stuff in the fall/winter (when I don’t usually compost), would love to hear more about how to make pineapple juice this way!
I think you’ll just have to experiment and taste-test. Add sugar and cinnamon at end, if desired.
i bought a pineapple today!
love,
‘wistful’ mamacita