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A white bowl with fresh pineapple cubes.
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How To Slice a Pineapple

Learn how to slice a pineapple with these easy with these simple tips, step-by-step photos, and video! Plus many more pineapple tips!
Course How To
Cuisine All
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Author Ana Frias
Cost $3

Equipment

  • 1 large cutting solid cutting board
  • 1 large sharp chef's knife
  • 1 large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pineapple

Instructions

  • Lay the pineapple side down on the cutting board, and cut the green crown of the pineapple then the bottom of the pineapple.
    A hand with a knife cutting the top leaves of a pineapple.
  • Cut the pineapple in the middle lengthwise.
    A man's how to slice a fresh pineapple in the middle.
  • Cut vertically straight through the core (center) of the pineapple. And then cut each half in half again, leaving you with four equal pieces.
    A hand with a knife cutting a fresh pineapple in fourths.
  • Remove the core off by slicing in the middle and in an angle of each fourth and into wedges.
    A hand showing how to remove the core of a pineapple with a knife.
  • Lastly, slice the pineapple into the desired pieces and cut the skin off all at once by slicing off the flesh.
    A hand holding a knife cutting thru pineapple slices.

Video

Notes

  • See info before recipe for more info on picking, storing and freezing.
  • Cut ripe pineapple should keep for at least 3 to 4 days in refrigerator.