How to cut pineapple without waste

Learn how to cut pineapple without waste: This methodd is easy and explained with 5 simple steps and a small video. The method of Pineapple cutting described here is straightforward and looks excellent. Browse through the video and step-by-step pictures below.

Being raised in a tropical country where pineapples are available in plenty throughout the year, we use pineapples not only for salads and juices but also for cooking. So, I thought of sharing my method of cutting pineapple here.

My favorite way of consuming pineapples is just eating them raw with sprinkles of salt and chili powder.  I have many recipes here for pineapple, like pineapple juice, grilled pineapple salad, pineapple rasam, and Pineapple pancake.

Making multiple pineapple recipes was easy after I learned How to cut pineapple without waste. You may also check How to cut cantaloupe to cut the melons easily.

In India, these are also available as street-side snaking items. The vendors slice the pineapple into thinly sliced rings and serve by sprinkling salt and chili powder.  They are super yummy, and I try to recreate them in my kitchen. They have never been as tasty as it was in my childhood.

As per its name, pineapple has tons of pines. The pines may irritate the throat if you plan to make the salad. This method is more straightforward and removes even tiny hair-like structures. Some of you may avoid buying as a whole fruit just because removing the skin and its pine is rugged.

How to cut pineapple without waste

Cutting pineapples is made more accessible. Place pineapple on the chopping board. 

Remove the skin like in this picture, using a sharp knife.

Remove the skin thoroughly. 

Observe the patterns of the dotted pines. They are arranged in a line that runs through the fruit diagonally.

Use the small pairing knife to slide through the edges of these diagonal lines at a 45° angle.

On the opposite edge of the same diagonal line, run the knife the same way as before, like in this picture.

Use a sharp knife to chop the crown part and the bottom of the pineapple. Then, slice the fruit as per your requirement. 

Serve them as salad, or you may also use it for cooking. This way, you can minimize waste and still get the best results with this minimal-waste pineapple cutting method.

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