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.
Yup! I was appalled by that guy up there who was showing how to cut a pineapple that he sliced off so much from the bottom - I flinched as he threw away the best & sweetest part of the pineapple. I always try to trim as little as possible from the bottom so as to save most of the sweetness. I also detest slicing so deeply into the fruit when cutting the way that guy trim off the skin - I'd do lit lightly & would do the criss-crossing slicing to remove the seeds & also at the same time give the pineapple a beautiful cut design which is great for presentation.
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.
@@AlexSuns It's always a good idea to scrub the skin before you cut up the fruit. Then you can boil it safely. The liquid can be used in smoothies and any refreshing drink. The rest goes into your compost.
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!
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
Awesome tip… when I was a kid my friend’s mom use it to make jello. Also one can use the skin to boil with the purple corn to make chicha morada (a Peruvian drink).
I remember as a child, my father would plant pineapples in the garden. He used to take the tops of of them (leafy parts) and just plant them. I actually went passed one of biggest pineapple plantations in Hluhluwe Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa about a ago. There were fields and fields of fruit.
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).
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.
I prefer to buy mine as ripe as I can find, like he said, and then... this is the important part... I set the pineapple on the counter UPSIDE DOWN! The leaves go on the countertop and the "bottom" is sticking up in the air. Sometimes I'll even put the leaves into an empty glass Adams Natural Peanut Butter jar with a few chop sticks to stabilize it if the pineapple is a bit crooked or wobbly. Being upside down gives the pineapple a chance to finish ripening without the bottom getting all moldy. It also allows all the sugars that are usually in the bottom to get more evenly distributed throughout the pineapple. I've ripen many a pineapple to golden perfection on my countertop! Once you try it, you'll never go back!
ABSOLUTELY BS ! Pineapple is a fruit (unlike most other fruit) that DOES NOT RIPEN AFTER IT IS TWISTED OFF THE PLANT ! It’s as ripe as it will get when harvested, and starts to ROT slowly thereafter. After selecting a ripe enough pineapple in a market, take it home and cut it up immediately and place in closed container in refrigerator. I am a former Del Monte Hawaii pineapple plantation supervisor… 🤙
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.
Pineapples are actually a staple in our diet in Malaysia -it is also where there's lots of pineapple fields & we do export them. Dole Pineapples are basically grown in Hawaii & exported allover too -hence you find the Dole Pineapples in most supermarkets here in America & allover the world too. I've lived for over 22yrs on Maui & surrounded by pineapple fields & it's not surprised that people would just walk over to pick 1-2 fruits for their own use. Same in Malaysia!
Great video ... also watched how to pick a tomato. Eat a lot of pineapple, only difference with my style is that I twist off the leaves. Like your style, posted you on my FB. Keep posting good info.
I buy pineapple by the volume from farms of Tagaytay, Philippines. My experiwnce is that when i want a very flavorfu pineapple i choose the golden color or really ripe. It has less sugar taste but very rich in flavor. And when i like to have very sweet taste pineapple i pick up the green colored pineapple with very little yellow color or none at all. Dole Company grow pineapple in Philippines on a Lease Terms.
I place an under ripe pineapple in a brown paper bag and seal closed with an apple. The pineapple ripens in about 1.5 weeks. I also plant the tops and grow really sweet pineapple in my yard.
Great video , I always wondered how to pick a juicy pineapple and peel it and slice it , now I know . Thanks for showing us and keep your videos coming
I prefer to buy mine as ripe as I can find, like he said, and then... this is the important part... I set the pineapple on the counter UPSIDE DOWN! The leaves go on the countertop and the "bottom" is sticking up in the air. Sometimes I'll even put the leaves into an empty glass Adams Natural Peanut Butter jar with a few chop sticks to stabilize it if the pineapple is a bit crooked or wobbly. Being upside down gives the pineapple a chance to finish ripening without the bottom getting all moldy. It also allows all the sugars that are usually in the bottom to get more evenly distributed throughout the pineapple. I've ripen many a pineapple to golden perfection on my countertop! Once you try it, you'll never go back!
Hey, thanks for this! I live in Texas, so they dont have them too often at my local stores. I love pineapple but always tended to get ones that weren't ripe, which I'd cut too soon.
I was raised in the Rio Grande Valley and stumbled on your watermelon video then this one. The melon one, i knew all BUT the belly button. That was awesome tip. But we visited the Dole plantation in Hawaii and they said the same tips you did and all i could remember was the leaf pull. Follower of your awesome content now!
Big Thank You too YOU and the comments below. I visited the Dole Plantation in Hawaii and was looking for a tall tree like the ones coconuts grow on....I am a city boy, what can I say...lol
Thanks, this has been very helpful. Ever since seeing this I haven't picked a bad pineapple yet. You should also tag fruitarians and frugivores so they would benefit from this as well.
Super fantastic presentation. I can't wait until I can buy a pineapple and taste it! Thanks for the lesson and great information on ALL your videos. I liked and subscribed to all.
I don't throw out the core, I would get them out, like what you did in the video, and just eat them myself. For the skin, I would use my chopper, and chop them into smaller pieces (minced them) and using it as a fertilizer in my garden👍
We love fresh pineapple. we went to Kauai Hawaii and picked our pineapple in a field , The pineapple was very short and wide, and they called it Kauai sugarloaf .....
Thanks for the pointers. Actually there are green pineapples that are sweet. I twist the leaves off, put in water,transplant to a pot when roots are appearing. The skin and trimmings add to a compost. I stopped eating pineapple because my tongue and cheeks hurt after eating. .
Cool!!!! Thanks!!! But I bought one of those really really green ones you showed us. How long does it take to ripen? Are there ways to make it ripen faster, or should I just toss it in the trash as a learing experience?
It will probably depend on the variety but in Cavite, Philippines, we ate the green ones fresh from the plant and they were sweet. Our farmer friend told us that the yellow one is already overripe but still edible. They don’t sell those as they become squishy during transport.
. Thankyou I was wondering on how to pick and cut pineapple I usually bought the dollar e chunks in a can but they have discontinued them .AND THE pineapple is a staple so now how would I can pineapple chunks
good video. I've never known how to pick a ripe one. Do you know if the bits you cut off are okay for a compost pile? Thanks for your series - I hate wasting money on bad produce
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.
Thank you! I wish I had read this before I cut my pineapple up, last night.
Yup! I was appalled by that guy up there who was showing how to cut a pineapple that he sliced off so much from the bottom - I flinched as he threw away the best & sweetest part of the pineapple. I always try to trim as little as possible from the bottom so as to save most of the sweetness. I also detest slicing so deeply into the fruit when cutting the way that guy trim off the skin - I'd do lit lightly & would do the criss-crossing slicing to remove the seeds & also at the same time give the pineapple a beautiful cut design which is great for presentation.
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.
I will try that. Thank you!
Came here to say the same thing. Makes a delicious refreshing drink with a dash of Angostura Bitters.
I dig… definitely will be trying this my dude. Good lookin out
isn't there a bunch of dust/mold/pesticide/wax/maybe a bug or two on the skin
@@AlexSuns It's always a good idea to scrub the skin before you cut up the fruit. Then you can boil it safely. The liquid can be used in smoothies and any refreshing drink. The rest goes into your compost.
I miss Hawaii and I miss the tasty and completely sweet and edible, less acidic Kona Sugarloaf. You can eat the core of that type. No waste!
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!
I've read that pineapple core is good for getting rid of eye floaters: worked for me.
Thanks, for the information!
I juice or smoothie the core.
@jpilsitz…….how do you take or apply it? Thanks!
@@gpilsitz1783 Urban myth.
OMG! Keep the core for me!... I LOVE the nice chewy core; don't waste it.
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
Awesome tip… when I was a kid my friend’s mom use it to make jello. Also one can use the skin to boil with the purple corn to make chicha morada (a Peruvian drink).
I remember as a child, my father would plant pineapples in the garden. He used to take the tops of of them (leafy parts) and just plant them.
I actually went passed one of biggest pineapple plantations in Hluhluwe Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa about a ago. There were fields and fields of fruit.
Thank you for the best and simplest method for choosing a store-bought pineapple! Have struggled with this for years! Struggle no more!
Thank you for showing how to pick a perfect pineapple, it is very useful
Thanks sooooo much! I learned how to pick a juicy pineapple and how to cut it! Love this video ❤!!!
Best wishes!!!
Thanks for supporting the channel!
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).
Welcome to Taiwan where the pineapples are the best . Golden yellow with sweet smell . In the high season they are very cheap in the price.😊😊😊
So go to Taiwan huh,😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I learn a lot so i will try all of your suggestions ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the video. It was very informative and detailed.
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.
Great point...I had not thought of that...
Great video. I love watermelon and pineapple.
I prefer to buy mine as ripe as I can find, like he said, and then... this is the important part... I set the pineapple on the counter UPSIDE DOWN! The leaves go on the countertop and the "bottom" is sticking up in the air. Sometimes I'll even put the leaves into an empty glass Adams Natural Peanut Butter jar with a few chop sticks to stabilize it if the pineapple is a bit crooked or wobbly. Being upside down gives the pineapple a chance to finish ripening without the bottom getting all moldy. It also allows all the sugars that are usually in the bottom to get more evenly distributed throughout the pineapple. I've ripen many a pineapple to golden perfection on my countertop! Once you try it, you'll never go back!
Thank you for sharing
How to get the pineapple ripe without getting moldy
ABSOLUTELY BS ! Pineapple is a fruit (unlike most other fruit) that DOES NOT RIPEN AFTER IT IS TWISTED OFF THE PLANT ! It’s as ripe as it will get when harvested, and starts to ROT slowly thereafter. After selecting a ripe enough pineapple in a market, take it home and cut it up immediately and place in closed container in refrigerator. I am a former Del Monte Hawaii pineapple plantation supervisor… 🤙
Thank you for this great tutorial! Love ripe pineapples 🍍💛
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.
Glad it helped!
A bite of heaven fresh Pineapple! Omg! ❤
I knew about the sound when you picked a watermelon and thanks for the rest of the story.
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. 😅
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks!!! My mom will be proud of me next time I buy a pineapple!!!! Nice watch by the way!!!
Thankyou. I always wondered how to cut a pineapple!
Well illustrated - thank you. My dad taught me to steep the skins for a pineapple drink. It’s delicious.
Yes. Its really painful watching all the pineapple kin go in the bin. And the core too. 😂
Thank you for sharing valuable helpful TIPS.
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Great informative videos on picking fruit. You confirmed things I’ve already known and added to my knowledge. Thank you so much.
Pineapples are actually a staple in our diet in Malaysia -it is also where there's lots of pineapple fields & we do export them. Dole Pineapples are basically grown in Hawaii & exported allover too -hence you find the Dole Pineapples in most supermarkets here in America & allover the world too. I've lived for over 22yrs on Maui & surrounded by pineapple fields & it's not surprised that people would just walk over to pick 1-2 fruits for their own use. Same in Malaysia!
Hi I enjoy watching your video I’m going to use your tips for buying pineapple because it’s my favorite fruit bye.
Best video on selecting and cutting the pineapple. Also , nice presentation in the bowl. Thanks
Thank you!
Fantastic!! Thank you!!
Thank you i found the video VERY helpful 😀 👍🏾
Very helpful from a to z thank you!!!!
Another great demo!
I enjoyed your video thank you for these important steps
Great video ... also watched how to pick a tomato. Eat a lot of pineapple, only difference with my style is that I twist off the leaves. Like your style, posted you on my FB. Keep posting good info.
I buy pineapple by the volume from farms of Tagaytay, Philippines. My experiwnce is that when i want a very flavorfu pineapple i choose the golden color or really ripe. It has less sugar taste but very rich in flavor. And when i like to have very sweet taste pineapple i pick up the green colored pineapple with very little yellow color or none at all. Dole Company grow pineapple in Philippines on a Lease Terms.
Easy to understand, great presentation, loud and clear and no wasting of any time just straight to the point. Im now subscribed
Thank you!
great tips! common sense but very effective
I also find the more fragrant ones to also be sweeter
Yes, the smell is very important!
Excellent advice. Thanks very much!
I twist the top off then cut into quarter sections which are cut against the skin to form slices
I place an under ripe pineapple in a brown paper bag and seal closed with an apple. The pineapple ripens in about 1.5 weeks. I also plant the tops and grow really sweet pineapple in my yard.
Great video , I always wondered how to pick a juicy pineapple and peel it and slice it , now I know . Thanks for showing us and keep your videos coming
Thanks for watching!
Thank you🍍
Thank you for the video I appreciate your time and effort a lot Love and hugs. All the best. God bless you and yours.
Thanks for watching!
Very informative! Love your video. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for sharing
I really did find the video helpful,..thank you.
Kudos for having such an informative video.
Great info, thank you very much!
needed this in my life, thank you
I prefer to buy mine as ripe as I can find, like he said, and then... this is the important part... I set the pineapple on the counter UPSIDE DOWN! The leaves go on the countertop and the "bottom" is sticking up in the air. Sometimes I'll even put the leaves into an empty glass Adams Natural Peanut Butter jar with a few chop sticks to stabilize it if the pineapple is a bit crooked or wobbly. Being upside down gives the pineapple a chance to finish ripening without the bottom getting all moldy. It also allows all the sugars that are usually in the bottom to get more evenly distributed throughout the pineapple. I've ripen many a pineapple to golden perfection on my countertop! Once you try it, you'll never go back!
Pineapple DOES NOT continue to ripen after it's picked. Too many store managers & customers are ignorant of this fact.
That is how it is sold but I hate the green pineapples, at least half should be golden brown. Fully ripened fresh to eat are the best.
Is it true that since the pineapple is a bromeliad, you can actually grow it?
@@anavah4yeshua580 Yes, the top flower can be planted to grow another pineapple. But they take 12+most to grow.
A pineapple or a pineapple tree start? I’m not understanding
Great video. Set informative
Another helpful video, thank you and keep up the great work! I'm going to try that!
Hey, thanks for this! I live in Texas, so they dont have them too often at my local stores. I love pineapple but always tended to get ones that weren't ripe, which I'd cut too soon.
Howdy, Texas! Thanks for watching!
I was raised in the Rio Grande Valley and stumbled on your watermelon video then this one. The melon one, i knew all BUT the belly button. That was awesome tip. But we visited the Dole plantation in Hawaii and they said the same tips you did and all i could remember was the leaf pull. Follower of your awesome content now!
Thanks!
Love ur videos! Thank u for the great & educational information. Making my life easier 💃
Thanks for watching!
🍍 Great video! 🍍
Thanks for sharing!
Big Thank You too YOU and the comments below. I visited the Dole Plantation in Hawaii and was looking for a tall tree like the ones coconuts grow on....I am a city boy, what can I say...lol
I’ve been there too. Hawaiians put pineapple in everything.
Excellent Excellent Video!
Thank You!❤
Liked & subscribed, great video ! Super informative without making someone feel stupid for not knowing. That's a gift!
You’re the best dude!!
Thanks, this has been very helpful. Ever since seeing this I haven't picked a bad pineapple yet.
You should also tag fruitarians and frugivores so they would benefit from this as well.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you... thats very nice 👍👍
Super fantastic presentation. I can't wait until I can buy a pineapple and taste it! Thanks for the lesson and great information on ALL your videos. I liked and subscribed to all.
Thank you!
You can make pineapple vinegar with the peel
Thank you. Tips are valuable & helpful.
Yum yum pineapple. Love it
THANKS BUNCHES...I LEARNED A LOT
Interesting and helpful video.
I don't throw out the core, I would get them out, like what you did in the video, and just eat them myself. For the skin, I would use my chopper, and chop them into smaller pieces (minced them) and using it as a fertilizer in my garden👍
Your channel is amazing!
Very helpful to me.
WOW THANKS😊
We love fresh pineapple. we went to Kauai Hawaii and picked our pineapple in a field , The pineapple was very short and wide, and they called it Kauai sugarloaf .....
So glad I found your channel! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you!
Now I can try cutting after watching this video.
Maraschino cherries would go great with that! Yum 😋
Nice presentation
AWESOME VIDEO. I ALSO LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED. AMAZING INFORMATION. I WILL BE WATCHING FOR SURE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOOD CHAIN TV FOR THE SERVICE .😋😋👍💯💯
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the pointers. Actually there are green pineapples that are sweet. I twist the leaves off, put in water,transplant to a pot when roots are appearing. The skin and trimmings add to a compost. I stopped eating pineapple because my tongue and cheeks hurt after eating. .
Thank you so much for your tips. Pineapple is my favorite fruit.😊
I love your very informative videos
Thanks for watching!
Thank you :)
This is the first summer that we are enjoying watermelons thanks to your tips. Worked like a charm.
Thank you so much!!
Brilliant!
Very nice clean
Thank you!!!
THANK YOU!
This is the most informative video of my life. Thank you so much. Now to go buy me the most perfect pineapple! 😊
The skin makes a wonderful drink
Thanks Christian.
Thank you! 👍💕
Cool!!!! Thanks!!! But I bought one of those really really green ones you showed us. How long does it take to ripen? Are there ways to make it ripen faster, or should I just toss it in the trash as a learing experience?
It will probably depend on the variety but in Cavite, Philippines, we ate the green ones fresh from the plant and they were sweet. Our farmer friend told us that the yellow one is already overripe but still edible. They don’t sell those as they become squishy during transport.
@@jamescenzon6856 Thanks... we still haven't cut it and it's been over a week on our countertop.
Thank You.
Just learnt how to remove the core!
. Thankyou I was wondering on how to pick and cut pineapple I usually bought the dollar e chunks in a can but they have discontinued them .AND THE pineapple is a staple so now how would I can pineapple chunks
Awesome video😊
thank you!
good video. I've never known how to pick a ripe one. Do you know if the bits you cut off are okay for a compost pile? Thanks for your series - I hate wasting money on bad produce
Perfect for compost