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How to Peel a Pineapple without a Knife: A Guide to this Viral Hack Download Article How to easily pull apart and eat pineapple with your hands Explore this Article IN THIS ARTICLE 1 Choose a ripe pineapple. 2 Twist off the pineapple’s crown. 3 Hit the bottom of the fruit on a hard surface. 4 Roll the pineapple back and forth. 5 Pull the pineapple apart by the thorns or spikes. 6 Store the pineapple in a plastic bag in the fridge. + Show 3 more... - Show less... Other Sections VideoWATCH NOW Tips and Warnings Related Articles References Co-authored by Randall Chambers and Devin McSween
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This article was co-authored by Randall Chambers and by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Randall (Randy) Chambers is a Personal Chef and the Owner of Luxury Meals From Home based in Arvada, Colorado. He has more than 16 years of commercial kitchen experience, five years of sous chef experience, and two years of experience as an executive chef. Chef Randy draws inspiration from his half Bolivian background and his forte is South American cuisine. He holds an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 65,604 times.
Sweet, fresh, and wearing a crown—what’s not to love about pineapple? This summertime fruit is super delicious, but getting to all that juicy meat can be a hassle if you don’t have a knife nearby. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect hack to peel apart a pineapple without a knife—it only requires a bit of muscle and a whole lot of appetite. Keep reading to learn more about this handy trick!
The Best Way to Open a Pineapple
Start with a ripe pineapple.
Twist off the pineapple's crown.
Bang the pineapple on a hard surface to loosen the meat.
Roll the pineapple back and forth to separate the meat from the core.
Grab a spike on the pineapple's skin and pull it out.
Eat the flesh that you just removed from the pineapple (but avoid the skin).
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Choose a ripe pineapple.
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This cutting hack works best with ripe pineapples. Search for a ripe pineapple that’s more yellow than green with fresh, healthy-looking leaves. Then, press into it to ensure that it’s slightly soft. The riper a pineapple is, the yellower the outside will be and the squishier it’ll feel.[1]XResearch source
Chef Ed Kuoha says that ripe pineapple has “a firmness but still softness to it…it won't be overly soft.”[2]X Expert Source Ed KuohaChefExpert Interview
To make sure pineapple is perfectly ripe, personal chef Randall Chambers recommends pressing the “indentation on the bottom” of the pineapple. He says, “If it has some leeway, you're probably okay.”[3]X Expert Source Randall ChambersPersonal ChefExpert Interview
Providing a similar hack, private chef and food educator Ollie George Cigliano says that “the best way to determine if a pineapple is ripe or not is by pulling out the innermost center leaf. If that leaf removes easily, then the pineapple is ripe.”[4]X Expert Source Ollie George CiglianoPrivate Chef & Food EducatorExpert Interview
You can also smell the base of the pineapple to be sure it’s ripe—it should smell sweet and fruity, not funky or vinegary.
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Twist off the pineapple’s crown.
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Although gorgeous, the crown gets in the way of “cutting.” Place one hand near the bottom of the pineapple and the other on the leafy top. Hold onto the crown or leafy top tightly and twist—it’s as simple as that![5]XResearch source
The riper your pineapple, the easier this step will be.
If you can’t twist the crown off, use a paring knife to cut in between each pineapple ridge. Then, rip off the top.[6]XResearch source
Don’t throw out the crown and instead use it to grow a pineapple plant! Let it dry out for a week and then set it in soil or a glass of water to grow roots.[7]XResearch source
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Hit the bottom of the fruit on a hard surface.
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The first “cut” can’t be made without loosening the pineapple meat. Whack or firmly bang the pineapple onto a cutting board, a counter, or even the ground, keeping the crown end face up. Do this 2 or 3 times to get all those juices moving.[8]XResearch source
Be careful when whacking the pineapple down on a table. The sudden force could cause the table to wobble.
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Roll the pineapple back and forth.
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The pineapple meat will “cut” easily if it’s separated from the core. Lay the pineapple on its side and roll it back and forth with your hands. Think of it like kneading a ball of dough. Some juice may start coming out, but don’t panic! That means the hack is working.[9]XResearch source
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Pull the pineapple apart by the thorns or spikes.
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The pineapple’s scalloped skin becomes a utensil with this cutting hack. Now that everything’s all loosened up inside, pinch one of the little leaves on the pineapple’s skin. Pull, tug, and wiggle it until a piece of pineapple slips out with the skin.[10]XResearch source
If you used a knife to help you out earlier, separate the pineapple pieces by digging your finger into the bottom edge of a section’s exterior and pulling upwards.[11]XResearch source
The skin or rind will still be attached when you pull out a chunk of pineapple, so make sure to eat only the meat.
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Store the pineapple in a plastic bag in the fridge.
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Refrigerating the leftover pineapple keeps it safe to eat for 3-5 days. When you’re done snacking on the pineapple, seal the entire fruit in a plastic bag or storage container. Simply store the pineapple in your fridge for up to 3 to 5 days to keep enjoying the juicy pieces of fruit![12]XResearch source
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To actually cut a pineapple, Chambers recommends “cutting off the stem, [then] shaving off each side with a knife,” ensuring you remove all of the “eyes” and spines. Slice the pineapple lengthwise and cut the pieces into chunks.[13]X Expert Source Randall ChambersPersonal ChefExpert Interview Or, core the pineapple with a corer tool. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
If this hack doesn’t work for you, don’t fret! The ripeness and type of pineapple you have can all play a factor. There are plenty of other ways you can cut a pineapple, so you can still have a tasty treat (just with a few more steps). Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Co-authored by: Randall Chambers Personal Chef This article was co-authored by Randall Chambers and by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Randall (Randy) Chambers is a Personal Chef and the Owner of Luxury Meals From Home based in Arvada, Colorado. He has more than 16 years of commercial kitchen experience, five years of sous chef experience, and two years of experience as an executive chef. Chef Randy draws inspiration from his half Bolivian background and his forte is South American cuisine. He holds an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute. This article has been viewed 65,604 times. 6 votes - 67% Co-authors: 4Updated: August 26, 2024 Views: 65,604 Categories: Pineapple
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Download Article How to easily pull apart and eat pineapple with your hands Explore this Article IN THIS ARTICLE 1 Choose a ripe pineapple. 2 Twist off the pineapple’s crown. 3 Hit the bottom of the fruit on a hard surface. 4 Roll the pineapple back and forth. 5 Pull the pineapple apart by the thorns or spikes. 6 Store the pineapple in a plastic bag in the fridge. + Show 3 more... - Show less... Other Sections VideoWATCH NOW Tips and Warnings Related Articles References Co-authored by Randall Chambers and Devin McSween 
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This cutting hack works best with ripe pineapples. Search for a ripe pineapple that’s more yellow than green with fresh, healthy-looking leaves. Then, press into it to ensure that it’s slightly soft. The riper a pineapple is, the yellower the outside will be and the squishier it’ll feel.[1] 
Although gorgeous, the crown gets in the way of “cutting.” Place one hand near the bottom of the pineapple and the other on the leafy top. Hold onto the crown or leafy top tightly and twist—it’s as simple as that![5] 
The first “cut” can’t be made without loosening the pineapple meat. Whack or firmly bang the pineapple onto a cutting board, a counter, or even the ground, keeping the crown end face up. Do this 2 or 3 times to get all those juices moving.[8] 
The pineapple meat will “cut” easily if it’s separated from the core. Lay the pineapple on its side and roll it back and forth with your hands. Think of it like kneading a ball of dough. Some juice may start coming out, but don’t panic! That means the hack is working.[9] 
The pineapple’s scalloped skin becomes a utensil with this cutting hack. Now that everything’s all loosened up inside, pinch one of the little leaves on the pineapple’s skin. Pull, tug, and wiggle it until a piece of pineapple slips out with the skin.[10] 
Refrigerating the leftover pineapple keeps it safe to eat for 3-5 days. When you’re done snacking on the pineapple, seal the entire fruit in a plastic bag or storage container. Simply store the pineapple in your fridge for up to 3 to 5 days to keep enjoying the juicy pieces of fruit![12]