June 14, 2022, 12:54 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Have we been cutting pineapples wrong all this time? A TikTok video shows a completely new method for cutting a pineapple. myHOMEBOOK tested whether it really works.
Cutting a pineapple is not that easy. The skin is usually very tough and can’t be easily removed. Instead, you need a large, sharp knife to reach the flesh. However, a TikTok video now shows a completely new method to cut and eat the fruit. You can see if it really works in the video above.
Cutting Pineapple with the TikTok Method
For some time now, videos have been circulating on the TikTok platform showing a simple trick to cut and eat pineapples. It all started with TikToker Dillon Roberts. He uploaded the first pineapple video—since then, many other users have replicated the trick. Here’s how it works:
- Place the pineapple sideways on a cutting board.
- Then, use a sharp knife to cut off the bottom part.
- Afterward, you can easily pluck the flesh from the individual “scales” of the pineapple.
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Does the Pineapple Hack Work?
The method seems to work for most users—there are numerous videos proving it. Unfortunately, the hack didn’t work for us. The pineapple wasn’t ripe enough on the outside to be cut this way. The flesh itself was nice and juicy and sweet, but the “scales” of the skin couldn’t be removed with fingers.
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Conclusion
The pineapple trick only works with a very ripe pineapple. The skin needs to be soft enough. If you buy a pineapple at the supermarket, it’s best to let it ripen for about two more days in a warm place. If the trick still doesn’t work, you can use a knife to help.
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