Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Cutting Pineapple

By Lori Buenavista


There's nothing like refreshing pineapple. Certainly, you may chew on some processed, luscious bits, but it's simply not the same. The only issue is: when you purchase a fresh pineapple, you're not exactly sure what to do with it. Maybe you're uncertain if it's ripe, or maybe you're not certain how you can cut it. Nevertheless, before you can have the first slice, you'll have to check how perfect it is. You wouldn't like to spend all of that work slicing up an unripe pineapple.

Cutting the Pineapple

As soon as you're positive the pineapple is able to be sliced and chowed, it's time for you to collect a cutting board and a hefty knife. Pineapples aren't lightweights and it may be a bit of a battle to saw through one with a tiny blade.

Top and Bottom:

To start with, cut off the top and the bottom of the pineapple. Cut-off a very good inch from each end and after that let the pineapple to stand right upright.

Skin:

At this point, slice off the rough exterior of the pineapple. You don't have to cut-off too much, but enough to get the majority of the shell off. There'll be little pits of dark skin left over, but no need to cut off extra flesh to have them off.

Leftover Eyes:

There are two ways to get the tiny pits out. A proven way is to use a potato peeler. You can actually scoop out the pits using the end of the peeler to maintain as many of the flesh as possible. The 2nd way is simply by using a knife. If you look at the pattern of the pits, you will see they're placed diagonally up the pineapple. Utilize the knife to slice something of a trench where the pits line up, making a line spiraling up the pineapple.

Slices or Chunks:

Once you have a big hunk of pineapple flesh, it's time for you to cut it into suitable pieces. You could cut it into pieces or chunks, whichever you fancy most. If you decide to cut it into chunks, chop the pineapple into fourths lengthwise; this will make it simpler for you to cut out the core.

Core:

Sometimes, the core will probably be soft enough to consume, but this is often not the case. If you should cut the pineapple into slices, simply cut out the circular core in the midst of each slice. If you want to cut the pineapple into chunks and have already cut the flesh into lengthwise fourths, then just cut off the portion of core on each fourth. Then you're able to chop each section into bits and, if you can't resist, pop several into your mouth. Ripe pineapples can be hard to recognize and tougher to prepare to eat. All the same, a juicy, ripe pineapple can't compare to those processed chunks in your pantry. All that work and clutter will be totally worth it when you slip a piece into your mouth.




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