Lay the Pineapple on Its Side: Start by laying the pineapple horizontally on your cutting board.
Slice Off the Top and Bottom: Using your sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom of the pineapple. This creates a stable base and top for making further cuts.
Stand the Pineapple Up: Stand the pineapple up on the cutting board using one of the flat ends you just created.
Cutting in Quarters: Carefully cut the pineapple in half from top to bottom. Then, cut each half again in the same manner, so you have four quarters.
Removing the Core: Each quarter will have a tough core running along its edge. Angle your knife to cut this part off and discard it.
Slice Without Peeling: Now, take each quarter and make slices according to the desired thickness, cutting from the flesh towards the skin but not through it.
Separate Flesh From Skin: After you’ve made the slices, run the knife between the flesh and the skin along the length of each quarter to separate the pieces.
Enjoy Your Pineapple: You should now have several slices of pineapple ready to be enjoyed, with the skin left behind as one long strip.
