How to Core Pineapple with a Pineapple Corer & Slicer

The easiest and fastest way to core pineapples and slice them into rings or chunks, is to use a pineapple corer & slicer. It’s an inexpensive tool that will save you tons of time, while ensuring that slices have a uniform thickness.

This article shows how to core pineapple with a Newness Pineapple Corer & Slicer, including photos of the results you can expect.

Photo: A Newness Pineapple Corer & Slicer. Features an ergonomic handle and stainless steel construction.

Newness Pineapple Corer & Slicer

Photo: The business end of a Newness Pineapple Corer & Slicer.

Sharp Cutting Edges

Serrated edges cut down the core and along the outer part of the rings.
A very sharp edge cuts the slices into a spiral shape.
Ergonomic handle detaches to remove cored and sliced pineapple.

How to Core Pineapple

Step 1: Cut off top of pineapple.

Step 2: Hold pineapple upright with one hand on side of pineapple and other hand on corer handle.

Tip: Core pineapple over a bowl or plate to catch loose juices.

Step 3: Center serrated end of pineapple corer over core, level with surface of cut pineapple.

Turning pineapple corer with light pressure.

Step 4: Turn handle clockwise while applying light pressure. Continue turning until you reach the bottom of the pineapple.

Ergonomic handle of Newness Pineapple Corer.

Step 5: Pull cut pineapple up and out of the skin.

Step 6: Remove handle and slide cored pineapple off the open end of the tube.

Spiral cut pineapple rings slide off handle end of corer.

Step 7: The pineapple comes out as a continuous spiral. To cut the pineapple into individual rings, make one cut down through the whole spiraled pineapple plug to the open center.

Since the first ring starts out thinner than the rest, make your downward cut a few inches in from the beginning of the first ring.

I usually pop the trimmed off part of the first ring in my mouth, or I use it to make pineapple fruit leather.

Pineapple rings removed from pineapple corer.

Step 8: Push core out of the pineapple corer with a long-handled spoon.

Pushing out core with long-handled spoon.

The Newness Pineapple Corer & Slicer will cut eight to nine pineapple rings from an average-sized pineapple.

Photo: Pineapple rings on silicone mesh dehydrator sheet.

No Waste

There may be some useable pineapple left under the skin after you pull out the rings. Cut the empty husk into quarters, then carefully run a knife under any remaining fruit. I use the scraps to make pineapple fruit leather, or I just set them aside to snack on later.

Making Pineapple Chunks

Pineapple chunks can be quickly cut from rings by placing the pineapple plug on its end and making four to eight downward cuts through the stack.

Photo: Pineapple chunks on silicone mesh dehydrator sheet, ready to dry evenly because they have equal thicknesses.

Cleaning the Pineapple Corer & Slicer

Cleaning inside of pineapple corer with bottle brush.

Be mindful of the sharp cutting edges when using, cleaning, and drying the pineapple corer.

It’s a good idea to use gloves when cleaning the tool.

Rinse pineapple scraps and juices off the corer as soon as you are done using it.
Clean inside of tube with a bottle brush and soapy water.
Carefully clean outside of corer with a sponge.
When drying, be sure to dry the welds that attach the cutting disk to the tube. This will prevent rust at those points.

Dishwasher safe, if you prefer.

Summary

The Newness Pineapple Corer & Slicer makes coring and slicing pineapples quick and easy with less mess. It cores and slices pineapples into rings of uniform thickness with just a few turns of the handle.

Evenly cut rings or chunks will dry in the same amount of time in a dehydrator, ensuring you won’t end up with any under-dried pieces.

Ergonomic handle fits comfortably in your hand, and it’s easy to detach by pressing two buttons.

Stainless steel tube and cutting disk are sturdy and cut through pineapple effortlessly.