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How to Cut a Pineapple

By Brett Moore, About.com

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Choose a Good Pineapple

Photo copyright (c) 2005 by Brett Moore

When shopping, choose a pineapple that has firm, gold to brown skin (not too green) with green, loose leaves (not brown or wilted). A ripe pineapple will have a strong, fresh pineapple smell.

To peel the pineapple you will need a long knife. I use a long, serrated bread knife because it is slightly flexible making it easier to follow the contour of the pineapple.

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