How to cut a pineapple with a knife?

How to cut a pineapple with a Japanese knife?

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that you can enjoy with a sweet and sour and juicy taste. Packaged cut pineapples and frozen pineapples in bags are also on sale, but to fully enjoy the delicacies, it is recommended to buy the whole fresh pineapple and cut it yourself. It is often thought that it is difficult to cut because it is covered with hard leather, but it is actually easy once you know the technique. In this article, I will introduce you about 3 ways to cut pineapple. Let's use it properly according to the purpose and enjoy the fresh feeling.

Easy for Beginners | How to Cut Then Peel

The first method I will present to you consists of cutting the pineapple into 4 to 8 equal parts and then peeling it .

It is recommended for those who are not used to it because it is first cut into easy-to-handle pieces.

Here we will introduce the basic cutting method and its arrangement method.

Basic way to cut pineapple

The basic method of cutting pineapple is summarized for each procedure.

Use a sharp knife and be careful not to hurt yourself.

Step 1: Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple

Place the pineapple on a cutting board and cut off the head and hips by 1 to 2 cm each.

Also cut the leaves on the head.

The fruit's sweetness is concentrated near the core , so be careful not to slice it thicker than necessary .

Step 2: Cut vertically in half, then cut into 2 to 4 equal pieces.

Cut the pineapple vertically in half and divide into 2-4 equal parts, depending on size.

Place the knives radially from the center, like when cutting an apple or lemon into a comb.

Step 3: Remove the core from the pineapple

Cut out the hard core.

This step is not necessary for pineapples that can be eaten right down to the core, such as Taiwanese pineapples.

Step 4: Stand the pineapple upright and cut off the skin

Place the pineapple on a cutting board and cut it with a knife between the skin and the fruit.

Step 5: Place the pineapple on its side and slice it to an easy-to-eat thickness.

Place the pineapple aside and cut into 2-3 cm wide bites.

Place it in a stick to make a "pineapple stick typhoon"

Stick disposable chopsticks or bamboo skewers into the pineapple you finished up until step 4, and you will have a pineapple stick (refrigerated pineapple) that you are familiar with from food stands.

Put it in the refrigerator and let it cool.

It is also recommended to freeze it in the freezer and eat it as pineapple ice cream, or decorate it with melted chocolate .

Make a trendy dessert by changing it.

This is an arrangement method that leaves the skin cut in step 4 and looks like a plate.

Arrange the pineapples cut in step 5 on the skin alternately to make a beautiful dessert.

Leave the skin to decorate the cocktail

Skip step 4 and go to step 5, cut the pineapple into small pieces without peeling it.

Make a notch at the desired location and insert it into the rim of the glass to decorate your cocktail or juice .

Eating without wasting | How to cut after peeling

It is a method that consists of thinly peeling the pineapple and removing the grainy part remaining on the surface in a spiral shape.

It takes a little time, but there are few lost pieces and it looks beautiful.

This method is common in tropical countries like Hawaii, Taiwan and the Philippines where pineapples are produced.

Pineapple Spiral Cutting Procedure

Introducing the pineapple spiral cutting method.

It's not as difficult as it sounds, so give it a try.

Step 1: Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple

Place the pineapple on a cutting board and cut off the head and hips by 1 to 2 cm each.

Step 2: Lift the pineapple and peel it thinly

Stand the pineapple upright, insert a knife from top to bottom and peel it.

The goal is to remove only the hard, scale-like parts.

Make sure there are almost no brown, grainy bumps left on the surface of the fruit.

Step 3: Cut the lumpy part into a spiral

The lumps on the surface are aligned in a spiral, so insert a V-shaped knife on both sides of the line to remove the lumps.

Turn the pineapple little by little to remove all the lumps.

Step 4: Cut vertically in half, then cut into 2 to 4 equal pieces.

Cut the pineapple in half vertically and divide it into 2-4 equal parts radially from the center.

Step 5: Cut out the core and slice it into an easy-to-eat thickness

Cut off the hard core and cut it into bite-sized pieces 2 to 3 cm wide .

Canned pineapple slices

Once you have completed step 3, you can cut it freely.

It is also possible to cut the whole piece into 1 cm wide slices and hollow out the core to give it the appearance of a canned pineapple .

You can also use the circular shape for cakes or as a topping for burgers and steaks.

Stagger the pieces to create a beautiful pattern

If you arrange the pineapple so that you can see the surface with the spiral pattern, it looks like a work of art.

By gradually moving the cross section of the pineapple, you can create a more fashionable atmosphere.

Recommended for parties

Beautiful pineapple decorations are ideal for hospitality and parties.

Pineapple boats and pineapple rings that use leather as a container are excellent cutting methods.

You can use it as a fruit platter or fruit punch, or you can serve it with fried rice or nasi goreng to create a tropical complex.

Here we will show you how to create such decorations with pineapple.

Pineapple boat basket

1. Cut the pineapple with the leaves in half vertically.

2. Place the cutting face up and make a 1-2 cm cut inside the skin.

3. Divide the part surrounded by the notch into 3 to 4 equal parts and cut the fruit little by little.

4. Cut the hollowed fruit into easy-to-eat pieces and serve in a bowl.

The dedicated pineapple knife is practical

If you have difficulty working with a kitchen knife, try using a special pineapple knife.

The slightly curved blade follows the roundness of the pineapple, making it easier to hollow out the fruit.

Pineapple ring

1. Cut off the pineapple head.

2. Place the cut end upwards and make a 1 to 2 cm incision inside the skin.

3. Make a cross cut in the center (middle part) of the cup and divide the part you want to hollow out into 3 to 4 equal parts.

4. Hollow out the fruit using a spoon, etc.

5. Cut the hollowed fruit into easy-to-eat pieces and serve in a bowl.

Easy with a pineapple cutter and slicer

It's a little tricky to get the hang of, but it's easy with a dedicated pineapple cutter or pineapple slicer.

After cutting the head off the pineapple, place the cutter on the cross section and push it in while turning the handle .

If you push it all the way down and then lift the knife, you can remove the entire fruit and use the skin as is as a container.

Tips for Making Pineapple Containers

You can make a notch in the bottom of the bowl, except when you put something juicy in it, like fruit punch.

It's much easier to core the fruit and the finished product looks beautiful.

Easy to cut without cutting! How to eat pine snack

"Snack pine" is a popular name for a variety of pineapple called "Taiwan No. 4".

As the name suggests, this is a Taiwanese variety, but it is also produced in Japan mainly in Okinawa Prefecture.

The flesh has cavities and is soft, so it can be torn by hand and eaten as a snack .

You can remove the flesh one by one by cutting the heel 1 to 2 cm then tearing it off while holding the scaly part of the leather.

The core left at the end is also sweet and chewy, so please eat it without throwing it away.

How to store cut pineapple?

How do I store pineapples that I can't eat in one sitting?

Here we will tell you how to store cut pineapple.

For refrigerated storage

Place the cut pineapple in a closed container and store in the refrigerator.

The standard storage period is approximately 2 to 3 days .

For frozen storage

If you want to keep it for a long time, we recommend freezing it instead of refrigerating it.

If you put it in a sealed container or freezer bag and freeze it, it will last about a month .

If you freeze it as is, the pineapples will stick together, so spread it out on a board and freeze, then place it in a freezer bag.

In an outdoor setting, the folding knife proves to be the perfect versatile tool for cutting a pineapple with ease. Its sharp and foldable blade offers a safe cutting experience, allowing precise handling of the exotic fruit. But this knife is not limited to cutting pineapple; it is also an essential ally during a sea trip because it can also be a real fishing knife .

So, whether it's for enjoying fresh pineapple chunks at home or for accompanying you on your outdoor adventures, the multi-function folding knife is positioned as an essential companion, ready to meet both culinary and outdoor requirements, with its ingenious design and its ability to meet all the challenges that arise.