How to Cut a Pineapple for Maximum Usability
Over the summer I went to visit my mom's church for a night of cooking / food prep tips from a professional caterer. One of the things she talked about was cutting a pineapple so you are able to use the maximum amount of the fruit. I thought it was a great idea and as a bonus it looks really cool.
Of course I had the idea to do a tutorial after I had already started. So pardon my hands in the photos while I "reconstruct" the pineapple for the sake of the tutorial. :)
Start with a ripe pineapple (not when they're green in the store, wait until they're a bit yellow).
Cut off the top. (I heard you can plant this,it will root and grow a new pineapple! [I love Pinterest])
Slice off the majority of the skin, but leave the little prickly dents.
Start slicing next to one of the dents, angling the knife underneath, and continue in a cork-screw fashion.
Slice on the other side of the dents, angling in towards the first cut, and remove the excess.
Continue until you have done this to the whole pineapple.
I just can't get over how awesome that looks!
At this point I cut the pineapple in vertical quarters and cut out the tough center.
I cut the quarters into spears and we ate it as is. You can cut it into smaller pieces for fresh eating, fruit salad, pizza, etc. Or make yourself a piña colada with fresh pineapple. Mmmm.
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Of course I had the idea to do a tutorial after I had already started. So pardon my hands in the photos while I "reconstruct" the pineapple for the sake of the tutorial. :)
Start with a ripe pineapple (not when they're green in the store, wait until they're a bit yellow).
Cut off the top. (I heard you can plant this,it will root and grow a new pineapple! [I love Pinterest])
Slice off the majority of the skin, but leave the little prickly dents.
Start slicing next to one of the dents, angling the knife underneath, and continue in a cork-screw fashion.
Slice on the other side of the dents, angling in towards the first cut, and remove the excess.
Continue until you have done this to the whole pineapple.
I just can't get over how awesome that looks!
At this point I cut the pineapple in vertical quarters and cut out the tough center.
I cut the quarters into spears and we ate it as is. You can cut it into smaller pieces for fresh eating, fruit salad, pizza, etc. Or make yourself a piña colada with fresh pineapple. Mmmm.
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I'll be linking up to these fabulous link parties:
Monday - Craft o Maniac Monday -- Craftastic Monday -- Amaze Me Monday -- Polly Want 2 Party -- Tuesday - Get Your Craft On -- Sew Cute Tuesday -- Upcycled Awesome -- Tip Me Tuesday -- Tuesday Talent Show -- Wednesday - Seven Thrity Three -- Wallet-Friendly Wednesday -- Create and Share -- Whatever Goes Wednesday -- Linkin’ with Lil’ Luna -- Thursday - Strut your Stuff Thursday -- Transformation Thursday -- Thrilling Thursday -- House of Hepworths -- Friday - Remodelaholic Friday -- Flaunt it Friday -- Frugal Friday -- Weekend Wander -- Show and Share Day -- It's Fun to Craft! -- Tickled Pink Fridays -- Weekend Wrap-up Party -- Catch as Catch Can -- Friday Flair -- Feature Yourself Friday -- Simply Link {Party} -- Pity Party -- Design Dazzle -- Saturday - Saturday Spotlight -- Sunday - The DIY Showoff Project Parade -- Sunday Showcase Party -- Creative Bloggers Party -- I Heart Naptime -- Think Pink Sundays