How to peel a pineapple


How to peel a pineapple
For most recipes it is necessary to completely peel the pineapple, and to keep only the flesh which is then often cut into small pieces. Here is a method.
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Last modified on: February 21th 2011

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For 3 pineapples, you will need:
  • 1 Pineapples 3 Pineapples
  • Total weight: 6,000 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
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Stage 1 - 2 min.
How to peel a pineapple
You will need the following utensils:Your pineapple should be very ripe, to check this, you should be able to pull out one of the central leaves easily.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Start with top: cut about 1 cm or ½ inch beneath the leaves.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Then the bottom, remove 1 cm or ½ inch here too.

Stage 4 - 4 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Stand the pineapple up, and cut vertically in strips to remove all the skin.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Go over the outside again to cut off any remaining "eyes". Pineapple should now be completely yellow.

Stage 6 - 1 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Cut pineapple into quarters vertically.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Lay each piece flat, cut out the hard fibrous core. Also remove any brown over-ripe parts.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Then cut quarters as required for your recipe, here in medium size pieces.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
How to peel a pineapple
Finally, squeeze all the pieces of skin or trimmings of flesh in your hands to extract the juice that you can drink or use in a recipe or a cocktail.
Remarks
This method applies to a Victoria Pineapple (small, but incredably tasty, especially if they come from Reunion), but of course it's the same for other kinds of pineapple.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe0720 70 %02,880 140 %12,060 140 %
Per 100 g010 1 %050 2 %200 2 %
Per pineapple0240 20 %0960 50 %4,020 50 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
How much will it cost?
  • For 3 pineapples : 6.00 €
  • Per pineapple : 2.00 €

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