Classic and unusual ways to peel and cut pineapple

Among the fruits and vegetables on the shelves, a tropical fruit, pineapple, stands out noticeably. So bright and fragrant - how it would decorate a holiday table! When buying it, housewives do not think about how to peel a pineapple, and are faced with this problem when guests are on the doorstep. When it comes to peeling, pineapple is not comparable to oranges and bananas, but you can still deal with its thick and prickly peel at home.

Method 1

Peeling a pineapple is not an easy task, but it is possible. If you have patience and the necessary knowledge, then no later than in 15-20 minutes you will be able to enjoy the yellow pulp of a tropical fruit. Prepare to clean. You will need:

• ripe pineapple fruit,
• large cutting board,
• large cutting knife,
• small knife,
• potato peeler

Place the pineapple upright on a cutting board. Carefully cut off the ends, retreating 1-2 cm. Now stand the pineapple and cut off the peel with a knife. Point the knife from top to bottom. The process is reminiscent of peeling potatoes.

When all the peel is removed, eyes with seeds will remain on the pulp of the fruit. They can be removed with a small knife. The eyes are arranged in a spiral, so for convenience you can use a potato peeler. In the future, after using this kitchen utensil, the pineapple fruit can be easily and beautifully cut.

Pineapples, peeled using the first method, can be beautifully served by slicing as follows: place the fruit on a board, cut it in half, then run the knife again, perpendicular to the first cut. It turned out to be 4 parts. Remove the core: it is tough and often inedible. Cut the remaining pulp into small pieces, cool and serve. And if you used a potato peeler, then the shape of the fruit will be suitable for cutting into circles.

Method 2

Another way: after removing the tops, the fruit can be peeled like potatoes. To do this, take the fruit in one hand and cut the peel with a knife in a spiral with the other. The remaining eyes are removed point by point using a small knife. This method is only suitable for small pineapples.

Such fruits can be cut into slices, just like those peeled with a potato peeler. Don't forget to remove the core from the pulp. It can be simply cut out with a knife.

Advice
If the fruit is small, use an apple slicer. A special hole in the center will allow you to remove the middle in one movement, leaving delicious, beautiful slices on the sides.

Method 3

You don't have to remove the peel at all. The method is suitable for large pineapples, which are difficult to hold in your hands due to their size and prickly peel. Large fruits are simply removed from the tops and cut into slices directly with the peel. Then it is removed from each slice obtained.

Before serving, you need to remove the center of the rings. How to get straight holes like canned pineapples? Do this with a knife or spoon. Pick up the core of each circle and carefully remove it.

Method 4

An original way to peel and cut. This pineapple can be used to decorate a holiday table.A basket is made from the pineapple peel, and its filling is made from the pulp.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Take a whole pineapple fruit, DO NOT cut off the top and bottom as in conventional methods.
2. Cut the fruit in half, placing it upright on a cutting board.
3. Scoop out the pulp from the fruit halves. To do this, cut a rectangle or square with a knife (depending on the size of the fruit), and then carefully remove the yellow pulp using a wooden spatula. Leave a distance of about 1-2 cm from the edge of the peel.
4. Remove the extracted pulp from the core and cut into cubes.
5. The peel made the shape, and the pulp made the filling.
6. Place the cubes back into the pineapple peel.
7. Serve an unusual dish to the table.

Method 5

In southeastern countries, pineapple is cut like melon. To do this, remove the edges of the pineapple and, without peeling it, cut it into 4 or 6 pieces. Cut off the core strips from the slices. Then each part is cut with a knife, like a melon, without bringing it to the skin, leaving about a centimeter. You don’t have to cut it into pieces, but bite a whole slice of pineapple - it’s more fun!

Tips and precautions

The magazine purity-en.htgetrid.com recommends adhering to the following rules when choosing and cleaning a tropical fruit:

1. The most delicious pulp is located right under the crust. So be careful not to cut too much. The more skin you grab, the less pulp will remain.
2. If you choose fresh pineapple for your dish, then pay attention to its ripeness. How to determine that the fruit is ripe: it is heavy, dense to the touch, there should be no brown spots. Tap the fruit, the sound should be dull.
3. If the fruit is green and brown in color, this does not mean that it is unripe.Another way to check: pull out a leaf from the very middle of the tuft. It should come off easily and look dry. Unripe pineapples have green foliage.
4. The most important indicator of ripeness is the aroma. It should be pleasant, but not too pronounced. A rich smell indicates overripe and fermented pulp, which is dangerous to health to eat.
5. Don't be nervous during the cleaning process, be patient. Sudden movements can result in a cut or injury.
6. The purchased pineapple can be left upside down overnight. This will help make it sweeter in the morning. A large supply of sugars is concentrated in the lower part of the fruit. If you don't turn it over, you can cut off all the sweet stuff when peeling.
7. Be sure to remove the core. It contains substances that can burn the mucous membrane.

Let peeling a pineapple give you only pleasure and not a nervous breakdown. Bon appetit!