The secret of how to pick a sweet juicy pineapple piña | 4 things to look for | How to cut it

In this video I will show you the four things to look for when choosing as sweet, juicy, ripe, pineapple at the grocery store. I will also compare them, and show you how to cut them into slices and cubes.

The most common pineapples found in North American and European supermarkets are the MD-2 and Del Monte Gold pineapples. So those are the pineapples that I will be using in this video.

The four things to look for when choosing a pineapple are:
1. The color
2. The Leaves
3,. The Weight
4. The Aroma

Here are some good knives for cutting pineapples:

0:00 Introduction
0:14 #1 Color
2:21 #2 The Leaves
3:07 #3 The Weight
3:23 #4 The Aroma
3:41 Comparing Pineapples Experiment
5:48 How to cut a pineapple into slices
8:28 How to cut a pineapple into chunks
9:13 How you can help my channel grow

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[trialshawaii]

I used to work in the pineapple fields picking pineapples and trimming pineapples in the cannery back in the mid 70's in Hawaii. In the cannery, we used to keep an eye out for what we called "Candy Pine". Only one pineapple in several hundred thousand pineapples is a candy pine. Only the most seasoned trimmers could identify them. Unfortunately, most never makes it to the market because it gets rejected by the sorting process because of their small and round shape so they end up getting used for juice. Occasionally we would get lucky to get one and it would be shared at the trimming table. The inside color of candy pine is white and has no stringy fibers. It has a soft but firm texture like a cantaloupe and tastes sweet like candy (hence the same "candy pine"). Also worth mentioning for all pineapples in general is that the sweetest part is at the bottom portion of the pineapple where it starts to ripen first so you should keep that in mind when slicing it.

[daletherail]

Great explanation on how to pick a pineapple. I'm finding myself in charge of preparing food for the family more and more these days. I picked a pineapple by myself for the first time following your instructions, and it was perfect. Thank you.

[bryangiron]

All the waste, peelings and parts with seeds you place in a pot, add as much water as you want, as much sugar as you like and boil it for about 1/2 hour. Let it cool to room temperature, add ice to a glass, top it with the boiled juice and drink. Super refreshing and delicious. No waste.

[lydia]

Thank you for the best and simplest method for choosing a store-bought pineapple! Have struggled with this for years! Struggle no more!

[georgelush]

I cut the flesh off the trimmings to use in a teriyaki marinade. Fresh pineapple makes the marinade much more powerful than canned pineapple juice. Marinade the meat (beef, pork, or chicken) only an hour or two or the meat will begin to break down (dissolve if you will.) I learned this the hard way

[TVY]

OMG! Keep the core for me!... I LOVE the nice chewy core; don't waste it.

[AmisCooking]

Thank you for showing how to pick a perfect pineapple, it is very useful

[anitabhasker]

Guys never throw out your pineapple skins and cores yet! Throw them into a pot add water to keep them submerged and boil away. When water is almost reduced to half drain it and drink this water, everyday. Store leftover water in refrigerator to max 3 days only. This water is so rich in vitamins and has many health benefits - google it! Have been doing this for years. Love your videos very informative!

[Juju-bmsh]

Great informative videos on picking fruit. You confirmed things I’ve already known and added to my knowledge. Thank you so much.

[HealthglowsNet]

Thank you for this great tutorial! Love ripe pineapples 🍍💛

[jjnewcomer]

I learn a lot so i will try all of your suggestions ❤❤❤❤

[gloriagarcia]

Thanks much! I learned how to pick a juicy pineapple and how to cut it! Love this video ❤!!!
Best wishes!!!

[manhattan]

Very informative! Love your video. Thanks for the tips.

[jhn]

Very helpful video as is the watermelon selection video.
There is another way to slice pineapple (and grow one) that I learned from a class in the open courtyard at what used to be the Hawaiian Regent Hotel, now the Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort and Spa:

For growing the top, first twist off the top instead of cutting it. Then pull off the lower leaves until you see root buds. Let it sit on top of a small glass with just the point in the water. Sprout when it has roots and plant in appropriate soil.
To slice, cut off the bottom, then cut the pineapple in quarters from the top down. Slice the core out of each quarter, then make slices within the shell. Then cut the good fruit away from the shell. You can leave them in the quarters, pushing each slice out alternately and serve that way, or for chunks, cut each quarter in half lengthwise then do the same. Seems to be more efficient and safer this way.
(From a photo taken from the 20th floor down at the pool, we later designed our pool after that one with built in planters and waterfall on a smaller scale for our former home).

[tommybutler]

Liked & subscribed, great video ! Super informative without making someone feel stupid for not knowing. That's a gift!

[nancybyrd]

I agree with everything you said about choosing a pineapple except you CAN buy a more green pineapple, take it home and give it a few days to ripen. This is my very much preferred way to buy as I can cut it when it's at the peak of ripeness. It's a beautiful thing.

[tatevikkrmoyan]

Thank you for the video. It was very informative and detailed.

[VCRosebushes]

Very helpful from a to z thank you!!!!

[catsario]

Thankyou. I always wondered how to cut a pineapple!

[terrancekayton]

I’m in mesmerized by how through and simple your videos are. Am excited finally be confident with what im doing in the fruit and veggie aisle. 😅