How to Cut a Pineapple Without Waste

Are you unsure about how to cut a pineapple? Don’t worry, the best two methods to cut it are here for you to choose, either “quick” or “without-waste” method.

To remove the top and the bottom of the pineapple, use a large sharp knife.

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Slice off the skin of the pineapple following its round shape. With “quick method”, place the knife behind the skin and pineapple eye and start to remove them (left image). To cut a pineapple without waste, place the knife between the skin and the pineapple eye (right image). This will remove the skin only and leave the eye for another removal step.

Full guide: how to cut a pineapple without waste.

(Skip this step if you are following quick method). It’s a must to remove pineapple eyes. First, observe your pineapple to figure out the spiral lines created by the pineapple eyes; then, use a small knife to carve small wedges including the eyes.

Obviously, “without-waste” method saves more pineapple flesh than “quick” one; however, it’s really take more time!

Full guide: how to cut a pineapple without waste.

Cut the pineapple in a vertical direction to get two equal halves. Place each half of the pineapple on its flat, slice it once more lengthwise to divide it into two equal parts. We got 4 quarters in total.

Full guide: how to cut a pineapple without waste.

Remove the core and cut pineapple flesh into piece.

Full guide: how to cut a pineapple without waste.