Stainless Steel Pineapple Easy Slicer $5.81 + free shipping

Two words for picking the sweetest pineapples- BIG EYES. The bigger, the better, and if you compare, there are definitely some with bigger eyes and they always taste better!

I got this last Christmas. It was fun to use the first time, but made an aweful juicy mess. The second time I used better technique and the results were good. The third time, even better. Cleaning up is easy if you have a dishwasher and I don't think there is that much waste.

It does not cut the edges as well as a knife would, but the result is a (rough) round cut just like the canned pineapples and that is more exciting than wedges.

This (for the most part) is how I have cut up 100's of pineapples. With a chefs knife of course, but good advice on the serrated knife.

I think I do most of the same steps as you at least for the peeling part. (Forgive me if I just misread the rest)
After that when it is stood up you can clearly see the core, then I cut straight down the core twice crossways so the whole pineapple it is quartered. Then I keep each quarter stood up and take out the remaining "V" of the core on each quarter section (just takes a quick swipe down on each quartered piece). Then all I do is lay them down on the cutting board and cut them to size.
I prefer less waste and it is a fast process.

I think most people that buy these items just don't like working with knives (or don't have nice knives) and don't have a good sized cutting board. To each there own, but it is worth investing in a large cutting board, that will cut down on a lot of the perceived mess.

Quote from LuckXIII : Anyone can learn honestly my biggest tip is to start with using a serrated knife, ideally a very solid bread knife. It'll eat thru the top, bottom, and rough peeling part of a pineapple much easier, quicker and safer than a chef knife. Or you can always use a very sharp and well maintained chef knife but usually if thats the case that you don't need my advice to begin with. My process is : - Lay the pineapple on it's side - Slice off the top - Spin it around and slice off the bottom - Stand it up and starting from the top, start slicing downward to peel off the skin - Flip it upside down because you'll usually miss a piece due to the shape of the pineapple You now have a peeled whole pineapple A Dice method at this point varies from technique to technique but this is how I do it: - At this point, I usually slice it in half, take out the core via a "V" shaped cut, or for an easier way, quarter it length wise then slice out the core. I then put the quarters together to make a half and then dice it. Anyways, I'm a professional cook for a living so maybe it's a lot easier in my mind then how I'm writing it but either way, serrated knife is still my best advice. Ah way too long of a reply for a pineapple topic.

Quote from LuckXIII : Anyone can learn honestly my biggest tip is to start with using a serrated knife, ideally a very solid bread knife. It'll eat thru the top, bottom, and rough peeling part of a pineapple much easier, quicker and safer than a chef knife. Or you can always use a very sharp and well maintained chef knife but usually if thats the case that you don't need my advice to begin with. My process is : - Lay the pineapple on it's side - Slice off the top - Spin it around and slice off the bottom - Stand it up and starting from the top, start slicing downward to peel off the skin - Flip it upside down because you'll usually miss a piece due to the shape of the pineapple You now have a peeled whole pineapple A Dice method at this point varies from technique to technique but this is how I do it: - At this point, I usually slice it in half, take out the core via a "V" shaped cut, or for an easier way, quarter it length wise then slice out the core. I then put the quarters together to make a half and then dice it. Anyways, I'm a professional cook for a living so maybe it's a lot easier in my mind then how I'm writing it but either way, serrated knife is still my best advice. Ah way too long of a reply for a pineapple topic.

use a serrated knife, ideally a very solid bread knife - Yep, this is exactly what I use too.

Quote from chatham7 : Did you make sure that the person is tied up securely?

It's hard to tied up securely as it is juicy.
Just grab with a tower and use a shape pointy knife.

Quote from RMHLAW : Two words for picking the sweetest pineapples- BIG EYES. The bigger, the better, and if you compare, there are definitely some with bigger eyes and they always taste better!

did not know this..or even what eyes were (they are the dimples on outside)..thanks and repped!

Quote from craigmorgan : Pretty cool gadget. If you're looking to eat some pineapple this summer this is a quick and easy way to do it. You can buy it here [amazon.com].

how to cut a pineapple w/o wasting half of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVfFvPUKyHE

Quote from kalinaprobe : IMHO this makes the cut to look cool but I use a knife and do not waste pineapple by cutting close to the skin. Most of the cutting metods are very time consuming but I use a method like this and I'm done in 2-4 mins http://doleplantation.com/Cutting

This is the method right here.
TWIST off the top, do not cut the top and bottom of the fruit off, there is no need to do that.
Quarter the fruit vertically...after that, removing the core and the peel / skin is easy and you're left with very little waste, it's like cutting wedges of cantaloupe that are a bit more firm (sharp knife and some knife competence a plus).

Quote from dkd711 : how to cut a pineapple w/o wasting half of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVfFvPUKyHE

Hell no. She wasted one third of it. Wrong knife, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYi4cwCbVnY

here is the you tube video.. seems cook. in for one..

Quote from Shigadeyo : These things are not very useful. They are a pain to use, clean, and don't work very well. In the hundreds of pineapples that I have cut up, I have never seen one that grew perfectly straight with an even core. It is WAY faster and easier just to cut up the pineapple with a knife. I can peel, core, and cube a pineapple in less than five minutes and then only have a knife and cutting board to clean up. Plus, there is A LOT LESS wasted pineapple when you just use a knife.

Amateur!

Seriously though, I am not sure what troubled you w/using one of these, as I find the corer V E R Y easy to use and to clean. A simple rinsing-off is all you need?

Quote from armdtrtl : I wish my knife skill is as good as you. Any tip on how to remove the eyes efficiently?

The center core remover on these corers are usually of a slightly larger diameter to ensure that you have no trouble removing the ENTIRE core. If you live in the USA, BTW, all pineapples imported are usually next to "perfect" specimens. Unless, that is, you shop at some bizarro Tropical Fruit Reject Market.

So aside from tales/rumors of crooked cores, you should be able to successfully use such a device as this to effectively & efficiently remove the core of any store bought pineapple throughout the continental US w/o any issues or frustration.

Quote from Shigadeyo : So, here is my method of cutting up a pineapple: 1. Wash outside thoroughly. 2. Cut off the top and bottom. 3. Cut in half across the width. 4. Lay the wider part of the top half on the board and then use a knife to cut off the outside skin. 5. Notch out the eyes from top moving in a spiral to the bottom. 6. Cut into quarters and then slice out the core. 7. Half the quarters, chunk them up, and put into container. 8. Repeat steps 4-7 for the bottom half. 9. EAT! By the way, my favorite brand of pineapple that I can get where I live is the Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple. I go for the ones that are large, feel heavy for their size, and are a nice green color on the outside with lime green-yellow highlights. I let it sit one day at home and then cut it up. If the outside is gold or brown, then it's already past it's prime (in my opinion)...

My wife's brother-in-law used to manage one of the Del Monte/Dole plants in Costa Rica. Can you say "free pineapple by the crateful"? While living abroad there just a short drive from the vast pineapple fields that stretched on for miles, I absolutely loved being able to use one of these pineapple core removers. Mine was just like the one on sale, except that it was made of hard plastic. Its handle also was removable for dishwasher use.

Now here is something you absolutely CAN NOT do if you use the knife-method and cut up your golden creation as above:

1. Cut/remove top of pineapple.
2. Use pineapple corer to remove core, stopping at an estimated 1.0 - 1.5 inches from bottom.
3. Remove core contents and enjoy. Save some for step #6.
4. Place pineapple shell in freezer until frozen solid.
5. Remove pineapple shell from freezer and fill with vanilla ice cream or substitute.
6. Top ice cream w/pineapple sauce creation, whipped cream, and a cherry.
7. Use spoon to scrape at frozen pineapple sidewalls of your masterpiece dessert.

It is also possible to use the pineapple shell in this fashion to make some wonderful pina coladas. Have fun and experiment.

Great tips on pineapple selecting and cutting techniques!

Quote from Shigadeyo : Plus, there is A LOT LESS wasted pineapple when you just use a knife.

This.

Quote from hightop32 : looked at this product, can tell its shipped from china directly. quality looks questionable, but i need this tool.... in place of this cheapy i ordered a dishwasher safe stainless steal vac-u-vin model with removable handle and wedge slider for $12.99. for me its worth the extra cash.

After I saw the one in the OP, I agree and did the same thing. Thanks for the tip!