How To Cut A Pineapple 11 Steps With Pictures

Following the contour of the fruit will help prevent loss of flesh where the pineapple bulges in the middle. Do not remove the eyes (brown spots) while cutting away the skin, or you will lose too much of the good flesh. Cut off the skin in 1⁄4 in (0. 64 cm) slices to remove all of the spines. [8] X Expert Source Randall ChambersPersonal Chef Expert Interview. 1 March 2022. About 6 cuts should be enough to remove the skin from each side of the fruit. [9] X Expert Source Randall ChambersPersonal Chef Expert Interview. 1 March 2022.

You will lose a bit more of the good pineapple flesh by removing the eyes this way, but it takes significantly less time than removing each eye one by one.

The core is tough, but edible and healthy. You can turn the circles into rings by cutting out the core. This can be done with ease using a round pastry or dough cutter.

One pineapple will yield around 4 cups of chunks.