An easy way to cut a pineapple involves the following steps:
- Use a sharp knife to slice off the top (leafy crown) and the bottom of the pineapple to create stable, flat ends.
- Stand the pineapple upright on one cut end.
- Slice off the skin in strips, curving the knife to follow the fruit's shape, removing all the tough outer skin.
- Cut out the "eyes" (brown spots) by making shallow, diagonal V-shaped cuts along the pineapple surface in a spiral pattern.
- Cut the pineapple in half vertically, then cut each half into quarters.
- Remove the core from each quarter by cutting along the inner edges of the tough center.
- Slice the quarters into bite-sized pieces or chunks.
- Optionally, run the knife between the flesh and the skin to separate the pieces for easy serving.
This method minimizes waste while making the pineapple easy to eat and prepare for serving or storing.
