How Do You Peel And Slice A Pineapple Step By Step With Pictures?
I use to buy pre-sliced pineapple at the store because I was afraid of cutting the pineapple myself. Pineapple just looks menacing. Where do you begin? How do you hold the pineapple? What about the core? How do you deal with the core? What if you don’t have a pineapple corer or special slicer? I have come to realize that if I just take a step-by-step approach I can slice my own pineapple. Now I can enjoy fresh pineapple at a reasonable price. Compare prices at your local market. Check the price of the pre-sliced fresh pineapple versus a whole uncut pineapple. Begin with a ripe pineapple. You can tell that a pineapple is ripe by smelling it. It should smell fruity and sweet. You can also tell by the color. It should be more yellow than green. Start by holding the pineapple with both hands. Grab the top of the pineapple and twist it off. A quick twist and pull should do the trick. Then place the pineapple on a cutting board. Begin to peel the pineapple by placing the knife at the top of