There’s a simple process to get at this juicy fruit.

Unfortunately, there is a delicious fruit that is both unwieldyandspiky: pineapples.

I still begrudgingly buy them, but Ive far from mastered the art of breaking them down.

pineapple slices (close-up)

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Keep reading to tune up your fruit carving skills.

What Is the Best Way To Cut up a Pineapple?

Mackay suggests starting by cutting off about one inch from the top and the bottom of the fruit.

sliced pineapple on a wooden cutting board

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Lay each wedge on its side on a cutting board, slice off, and compost the core.

Cut the remaining fruit into chunks, spears, wedges, or whatever shape you prefer!

How Do You Avoid Waste When Cutting a Pineapple?

it’s possible for you to also just leave the eyes on if you dont mind their texture.

And before you throw out that spiky skin, consider holding on to it for a batch oftepache!

This fizzy Mexican fermented drink is refreshing and surprisingly easy to make.

How Do You Cut Pineapple Rings?

Tip the fruit onto its side and cut it into rounds.

A small biscuit cutter would also do the trick.