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Laura wrote that she didn’t know how to cut up a pineapple, so I’m going to show her how to do it, safely, swiftly and easily.
Then I’m going to show you all how to make an instant, waterful lunch from it. Watch this video, cut up a pineapple and post your comments and questions!
Transcript of this video:
Today I am not using the VitaMix. Today I want to show you how to cut up a pineapple easily and safely. The reason I’m doing this is because I got an email from Laura, who said, “Jane, I had to use canned pineapple because I’ve never cut open a pineapple. I have no idea how to do such a thing.” I said, “Okay, Laura, I’m going to show you.” So this is for you, Laura, “Yoo hooo…”
Let’s begin in the store. How do you know if a pineapple is ripe? The first thing I do, is smell it. Does it smell like a pineapple? Give it a little press. They’re not all going to be soft. They’re not all going to be golden. But they better smell good or they’re not ripening. Another thing you can do is, just pull out one of the inner leaves like this. If it comes right out, you’ve got yourself a pineapple that’s ready to go. All the inner leaves get very loose and easy to extract when the pineapple is ripe.
Another tip: When you bring your pineapple home from the market, store it upside down. All the sugars collect in the bottom and if you store it upside down, those sugars will run to the top. It will help ripen it in a faster and more even way.
Your home, the pineapple is on the counter, it’s staring at you, what do you do first? Lay it on its side. Either twist off the top or cut it off with the ends. You want to cut about an inch off from each end. Now, pineapples, like all fruit, every one is different. They’re all not gonna be perfect looking inside, that’s ok. After you cut off each end, then you can stand it upright and I like to use a filet knife because they’re kind of flexible and it’s easy for me to go along with the curve of the pineapple with a filet knife. But use whatever knife you have available, I just don’t like to waste any ripe pineapple and this you can get close to the bone, as if you were fileting a fish, only now we’re fileting a pineapple. And you’re ready to go.
Then I like to wipe the counter down, lay the peeled pineapple on the counter and slice it into beautiful circles of pineapple steaks. About 1″ in thickness. If I’m going to take my pineapple slices and put them directly into a smoothie, I don’t take the core out, the VitaMix is gonna grind it up. I don’t see the problem with it. But if I’m going to eat the pineapple without putting it into a smoothie or blending it thoroughly, I just quickly cut out the core.
It’s very easy, take a little slice, take your knife around it, bam, it’s gone. And here’s our bowl of freshly cut fresh pineapple. There is no comparison. When you have a fresh, juicy, sweet pineapple, it is so refreshing and delicious. Now, I’m not gonna make you a smoothie today. What I want to do is show you how to have an instant lunch with this. One of my favorite combinations, and I’ve relied on this for years, is to take a bite of pineapple, a raw cashew… … mmm… … the juicy pineapple, the meaty cashew, the flavors, it’s so satisfying. It’s a perfect lunch.
Let’s not forget our greens.
Another way to enjoy this same combination, is to take a piece of your romaine lettuce, put a piece of pineapple in it, put a half a cashew or a whole cashew in it, roll it up like a little cigar… …mmm… … now you have a meal. This is another delicious and satisfying way to get your greens if you’re not in the mood for a green smoothie or for making a salad. That crunch of the lettuce… I love the green chlorophyll and oxygen from the lettuce, the juicy sweetness of the pineapple, the meaty, nutty whole fats of the whole cashews.
You don’t have to throw out the top and the peels. You can compost them. I throw them right into my compost bin and later on I’ll take them out to the side yard and put them into the big compost bin. You pay for the entire pineapple anyway. Why do you want to throw away part of what you paid for? It’s like throwing money away. So instead I compost…
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[..YouTube..] Great video Jane! What does your compost look like?
[..YouTube..] @theknuts6 Do you want me to do a video on it?
[..YouTube..] You got to eat the core
…It has a lot of enzymes
[..YouTube..] @eMediaNow I chew on the core, oops, forgot to mention that.Jane
[..YouTube..] @theknuts6 I will do a video of my compost hq for you, worms and all!
[..YouTube..] @blenditandMendit I look forward to it!
I already knew how to cut up a pineapple but needed the great advice on how to choose a pineapple and how to store it. Thanks, Jane!
Hi Toni, one of my Anti-Aging NOW 30 Day Protocol grads!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for letting me know what aspects of the video are helpful. It helps me to know what viewers want.
[..YouTube..] Here in Hawaii I cut the top off the pineapple and sit it on top of some soil. In a short time it begins to grow so quickly! Right now I have a few gorgeous pineapple plants out front! They’re my favorite plants!
[..YouTube..] @blenditandMendit I’d love to see your compost pile Jane! We have 3 large compost bins in our garden area – it’s great to be able to compost!Thanks for the tips on how to pick out a ripe p’apple – ever since our Costco stopped carrying Dole p’apples, I haven’t found many good ones any more
Debbie *Ü*
[..YouTube..] Hi Jane ~ I wanted to share a smoothie recipe that I came up with. I made this for the first time a few weeks ago and have been making it every single morning since.For 1 quart:Juice of 2 large oranges (I add the pulp into the blender too)1 white peach1 champagne mangoAbout 1 cup ice cubesBlend! Many times I double this and have the other quart later in the day. If you want to just peel the oranges and add them, that would be fine too.Soooo good!Debbie *Ü*
[..YouTube..] @nflati123 I will try that with a few instead of composting them – thanks!Jane
[..YouTube..] @4007fairview Hi Debbie,You’re welcome! It feels so good when I see the compost literally turn into new earth. I would love to see your garden.Jane
[..YouTube..] @4007fairview Hi Debbie,I have regular mangoes, not champagne, and they are ripe, so I am going to make this. It sounds so elegant.Thanks for the blend!Jane
[..YouTube..] @blenditandMendit Hi Jane ~ I’m sure the regular mango will be perfect! I gravitate to the champagne mangoes because I have better luck with them. And I also love that I can pick up the ingredients for these at Costco (I love our Costco!). I’ve never measured the ice cubes because I use a large scoop – so you may like to add more than “1 cup” of ice cubes.Debbie *Ü*
[..YouTube..] You can get a case of mangos from Hmart for like $6!
[..YouTube..] @pesto12601 Do you mean pineapples? And what is Hmart?
[...] Jane's Compost Yard and Worm Condo By Jane, on July 27th, 2011 No VitaMix green smoothie today – instead I’m taking you behind the scenes and showing you my compost yard and worm condo. I received a request for this after mentioning compost in yesterday’s video: How To Cut A Pineapple and Instant Lunch. [...]
[..YouTube..] @blenditandMendit – someone below was talking about Mangos… I just bought a case of them at HMart (korean superstore!) for like $6… amazing deal. Sliced em all up and froze them for smoothies/ice cream.HMart.com…. great stuff… great produce… great prices. Too bad they aren’t located in more locations…
[..YouTube..] I refereed to this video to cut open a pineapple…ty for making it =}
[..YouTube..] @veganfoodrocks You’re welcome – thanks for writing!Jane
[..YouTube..] Thank you for this, I didn’t know how to cut a fresh pineapple either:P Great video.
[..YouTube..] @Jesavae Thanks! Try it and let me know how it went.Jane
[..YouTube..] I used to cut my pineapple this way but then on the pineapple it had a tag showing me a better way thats easier and does not waste near as much of the fruit: /watch?v=N-7wL6hkNHII will have to try the pineapple romaine cashew you make it look very tasty
Just watched this again and was inspired to go to the shops and buy two pineapples for my smoothies during the week ahead! Thanks again, Jane!
Hi Toni!
You’re welcome – it’s great to hear from you – miss you
Hi Jan,
I am back on the wagon!!!!!!!! I am short of the veggies right now but I do have a pineapple, cashews and romaine lettuce. I think I am going to blend it up tomorrow morning. I will let you know how it goes.
Hi Deion,
It’s great to hear from you! How are you feeling? How far along are you?
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