I have 2 major phobias. One is falling down the stairs (this is not helped by the super steep, scary stairs in our current rental). The second is chopping things with big knives. So I usually avoid buying whole pineapples because, well, they scare me. Prickly outside + lots of chopping = disaster waiting to happen.
BUT. Someone finally showed me how to properly cut one, and it’s waaaay easier than my old method. It has opened up a whole new world of tropical flavors! Here’s how to do it:
First, twist off the top. Then slice off both ends. Stand the pineapple on one end and remove the outer layer, cutting down and around the pineapple. Cut the pineapple into quarters. Remove the hard, inner piece of each section and cut into chunks. Easy peasy!
I have been OD’ing on pineapple since a recent cooking class at Whole Foods. Have you ever taken one? I think cooking classes are the perfect recipe for eating your way through summer.
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped (note: In my first attempt I used a whole pepper and it was a fiery salsa! Half of a pepper is more my style. If you don’t like a bit of heat, you can leave this out.)
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Pinch of kosher salt
Combine all of the ingredients and let flavors blend at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Yum! Sounds so refreshing and summery! I love pineapple, especially the fresh kind, so I’m sure I’d love this too :)
Yum I loveee pineapple! Thanks for the tips!
Love this refreshing tropical salsa!
I’ve bookmarked this! I have never been able to cut a pineapple properly and like you avoid buying a whole one. I’m going to have to give this a go, thanks so much for sharing :)
that’s how i do it! i had to check, hehe.
I must admit I’m a bit scared of pineapples too. Pumpkins really scare me as well. They’re so tough the knife quite often rebels against the skin. Thanks for the chopping tip!
Ahh, I have the same big knife phobia! But I’ve started getting over it because those big knives do a much better job. I mean, I used to cut all my veggies with steak knives–ha. I so needed this tutorial!
Looks even better than mango salsa ! Yummm !
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This looks delish and I am pretty sure everyone in my family will love it
Brett
This looks amazing. I love pineapple, but I never think to make pineapple salsa. Yum!
-Becca
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I always buy pineapple presliced but this seems so easy (and cheaper!)
I am not a pineapple fan But my hubby loves to eat it
Fresh and he loves to slice it too So I will try this Hopefully it wil be a hit