Cutting a Pineapple

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Step 1:  Set the pineapple on its side and cut off and discard about 3 cms from the top and bottom.

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Step 2:  Stand the pineapple upright and cut lengthwise to remove and discard the tough, outer peel in strips.

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Step 3:  Go back around the pineapple and cut off any remaining hard bits of peel called “eyes.”

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Step 4:  Cut the pineapple in quarters lengthwise through the core.

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Step 5:  Lay each quarter flat on the cutting board. With your knife at an angle, remove and discard each section of core.

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Step 6:  Cut each quarter in half lengthwise. Then cut them into chunks.

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