Thursday, November 19, 2020

Kitchen Basics: Dicing Pineapple

Pineapples can seem daunting to prepare because of their odd shape, but with a couple of tricks, they become child's play. Following is a photo essay on prepping pineapples. The end result here is diced pineapple, which I ultimately used for salsa, but using these techniques, you can cut your pineapple into whatever size pieces you desire.

Lay the Pineapple Flat on the Board
Remove Both the Top and Bottom
Standing on End, Remove the Sides in Strips
Cut Deep Enough to Remove the "Eyes"
Once Peeled, Slice in Half Lengthwise, Then Again Into Quarters
Remove the Core on the Bias
Four Quarters Ready to Slice
Bottom to Top: Quarter, Strips, Halved Strips, Dice

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