#pineapple #cutapineap. From this point, you can eat it as is, puree the fruit to make crushed pineapple, or juice it. The less water you start with, the less likely you are to cut yourself while trimming the fruit. Seems like all of my friends have their own ways to cut these fruits, too. Rotate the pineapple after slicing off each strip, until all the skin is removed. What makes me cringe is the amount of loss I see when most people cut them. The skin on the fruit should be golden brown and firm to the touch. Pineapples are so named because of their spiky peel and shape, both of which resemble a pine cone’s. With your knife at a 45° angle, cut into the fruit, lengthwise, and slice away that corner of the fruit. I never throw my pineapple cores away. My favourite part is squeezing the shell afterwards and getting at least a cup of juice! Piña Coladas (Pineapple Coconut Cocktail), Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas: Sweet and Spicy. Think that way when attacking this fruit. Yes! I hate that it makes you so uncomfortable. Pineapple is great in smoothies, shakes, desserts, or pureed in marinades. Remove a strip from the pineapple before returning to the top of the fruit and repeating the process. I used the pineapple cutter once and was so disappointed at the amount of waste it produced (especially at the bottom of the pineapple). I usually buy pre-cut! Slice these spears in half for a great snack for your older kiddos or for yourself. This also produces great-sized spears for adding to bottles. Pineapple is also served as a sweet contrast to ham, or sliced and grilled for topping burgers. The issue with corers like this is that you’ll need to cut the fruit in half in order and stab it multiple times in order to remove the core completely. Super simple to use and clean. Pick one up at the grocery store next time you're there, then separate the leaves from the fruit and soak the base in water. This method is also convenient if you Very green skin with a pale yellow flesh, and you’ll have mildly sweet fruit. I’ll try freezing a pineapple next time I get ahold of one. Lay your pineapple down again. Perhaps the most beneficial module for the Wifi Pineapple is SSL Strip. I skip all of that apple core drama and cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. But, if you think about it, I am. 3. If you don’t have a serrated knife, use a long carving knife or a chef’s knife. To get started, make sure to rinse your pineapple under running water. It’s a great way to add “ice” to your smoothies without watering them down. Thank you to the Ohio Beef Council for sponsoring this post, all opinions are mine alone. And since pineapple plant isn’t something you usually find in a garden, putting up your own pineapple plot is such a rewarding thing for growers like us. Pineapple 101: the Efficient Way to Cut a Pineapple. This is how I used to do it before I got a pineapple cutter! To remove the core, lay a quarter of pineapple on its flat side. I’ll just stop and give your technique a try. #cream, I'm back to blogging after moving to Alberta, Cana. My goal is to make restaurant-quality food approachable and enjoyable to home chefs all around the world. One of my favorite fruit! I colored some fondant golden yellow and rolled out a broad strip of fondant. Good advice. When I seriously started to look at the shape of Neoregelias and what made the shape appealing and what was right for the plant, the work on pineapple… Q. It may sound odd if you haven't tried it, but this tropical fruit is one of few First of all you need to buy a pineapple because it takes one to grow one. How can I grow pineapple? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Rich, Here's a recipe for a hot artichoke dip that is to, On the blog today. This post may include Amazon links. Remove a strip from There was at least a half inch of edible fruit stuck down there. 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