We’ve all heard the preachings about fresh fruit and vegetables, but when a certain fruit comes encased in a vicious shell equipped with spikes and a thorny, spiky “tail” that looks more like a weapon than something edible, it’s a lot more tempting to opt for the sugary canned version or a Snickers. Don’t let the menacing exterior of the pineapple intimidate you because, just like that really big bully with a mohawk in 4th grade, it has a really sweet and soft core. Here’s how to get to it (the pineapple that is, I unfortunately lack the advice to deal with traumatizing middle schoolers):
Directions:
1. Place the pineapple on its side and cut off the tail-I mean, stalk, and the other end.
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2. Stand the pineapple upright and cut off the skin in strips (try not to cut off too much meat!).
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3. Remove excess skin and brown divets.
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4. Place the pineapple on its side and cut slices of whatever thickness you’d like.
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5. Cut around the hardest portion of the core and remove.
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6. Repeat for all slices and enjoy!
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Pineapple is delicious as is, or try it with this pineapple lemonade recipe for a tropical twist.