Learn how to cut a pineapple with this simple video tutorial!
Calling all of my fellow pineapple lovers! ?????
Today’s new How-To Tuesday video is dedicated to all of you love a good bite of juicy, sweet, and oh-so-delicious fresh pineapple. But maybe — like me, for so many years — may have never known exactly how to best hack into a whole pineapple. Or how to select one at the market that is perfectly ripe. Or how to store pineapple before or after it has been cut. Or where to find good fresh pineapples on sale. Or — the most delicious question — what on earth to cook with it once it’s ready to go!
Well, for anyone pine-ing to learn more about the mighty pineapple — I’ve got you covered. ?
How to Cut A Pineapple | 1-Minute Video
How To Select A Ripe Pineapple:
To find a ripe pineapple, I recommend looking for one that:
- is plump (not to soft or squishy)
- has healthy green leaves on top (not too brown or wilted)
- has a sweet and fresh smell
- feel nice and heavy
(Pro tip: If you’re looking for good pineapple at a great price, I’ve been in the habit for years of picking one up each time I go to ALDI. Their fresh pineapples are absolutely delicious, and almost always priced between $1-2 each.)
How To Cut A Fresh Pineapple:
Grab a good knife and a solid cutting board, and make it happen!
How To Store Fresh Pineapple:
Whole, uncut pineapple can either be stored:
- at room temperature (it will ripen much more quickly this way, so heads up that it may only last from 1-3 days)
- in the refrigerator (it will last much longer this way, up to 1-2 weeks)
Cut fresh pineapple can be stored in an airtight container in the:
- refrigerator, for up to 5-7 days
- freezer, for up to 3 months
What To Make With Fresh Pineapple:
That is, assuming you don’t just dig in with a fork and eat the entire fruit right away. ? (Which I 100% recommend, by the way. Plain, freshly-cut pineapple will forever be my favorite!)
If you have some restraint and feel like cooking, here are a few of my favorite recipes to make with fresh pineapple:
- Easy Rum-Soaked Grilled Pineapple
- Fresh Pineapple Margaritas
- 10-Minute Pineapple Black Bean Tostadas
- Feel-Good Pineapple Smoothie
- Pineapple Guacamole
- Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Enjoy!
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This will be indispensible for all my pineapple cocktail-making this summer! Great tutorial and photos, Ali!
Love the tutorial! Thanks, Ali!
This is super helpful, I never know how to tackle cutting a pineapple. Thanks for sharing!
Love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
Great tutorial, Ali! Thanks!
After your Aldi posts I buy at least one pineapple a week! Thanks for the tutorial, although I don’t toss the core – I eat it too. Ha!
Intuitively I have done exactly that all my life… Cool!
I’m all about the how-to’s! This is perfect!
I remember feeling so incredibly overwhelmed the first time I bought a fresh pineapple. Wish I’d had your tutorial back then :) Gorgeous pics Ali!
Nothing beats fresh pineapple! I love your photos! So pretty!