How to Cut a Pineapple

Step 1

Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut and remove both the crown and the bottom of the pineapple.

Step 2

Place the pineapple flat side down on a cutting board. Starting from the top, place the knife into a piece of the pineapple flesh right next to the skin. Trim a piece of skin from the pineapple by cutting in a downward motion along the curvature of the fruit, making sure to keep your knife completely in the flesh.

Step 3

Rotate the pineapple and then repeat this around the entire circumference until all of the skin is removed.

Step 4

Remove any remaining dark eyes of skin by using a paring knife.

Step 5

Cut the pineapple into ¾-1-inch slices.

Step 6

Using a 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut and remove the core from each slice. You can also cut this out by using a smaller paring knife.

Step 7

With the pineapple still flat side down, cut the pineapple in half. Cut each half down the middle lengthwise again to get 4 wedges of pineapple.

Step 8

Locate the core in each wedge and cut it at an angle about 1 inch into the pineapple.

Step 9

Cut the pineapple into wedges or cubes. Enjoy!