How to Prepare a Pineapple

Preparing a pineapple is easy as can be

Preparing a pineapple is not as difficult as one might think it is. Learn how to buy, clean and cut a pineapple the right way.

Things You'll Need

• Ripe pineapple
• Large sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Large platter
• Damp towel

Instructions

How to Prepare a Pineapple

1. Buying a pineapple is not as hard as some may think it might be. First you must look at the pineapple and make sure that there are no visible bruises on it. Then turn the pineapple upside and smell the bottom of it. If it is sweet smelling it is ready to bring home and prepare.

2. Place the pineapple of a clean surface standing straight up. With a sharp knife, start from the very top of the pineapple and proceed by taking the skin off. Do this until the only thing left on the pineapple is the bottom and the top.

3. Turn the pineapple over on its side, cut the entire top off as well as the bottom. Throw away everything but the top of the pineapple; you can use this for the center of your presentation.

4. Slice the pineapple either in round pieces, pineapples lengths pieces, or you can even cut the pineapple up in chunks depending on how you want to present it.

5. Place a large platter on the counter and arrange pineapple around the plate. Place the top that you have put aside directly in the middle of the plate and place where you wish.

Tips & Warnings

• For juicier pineapple, buy one can of pineapple juice and pour over fresh pineapple.

• If you eat too much pineapple you can start to irritate the roof of your mouth, tongue or lips from the acid content.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish