Slices

To obtain pineapple slices or rings: 

• remove the plume by cutting it at the crown with a sharp knife.
• Begin slicing the pineapple at the end where the plume was removed.
• Continue to cut the pineapple into approximately 1 1/2 cm thick slices.
• Cut slices to the end of the pineapple.
• After rings have been sliced, use a small knife to cut around the outside of the slices to remove the rind.
• Remove any "eyes" from the edge that remain after trimming off the rind.
• To core the pineapple, use a knife to cut around the hard center core of the pineapple.
• Remove the core of the pineapple to produce the pineapple ring. The core can also be cut out by using a corer, a small cookie cutter, or a donut hole cutter.

Wedges

To obtain pineapple wedges: 

• remove the plume by cutting it at the crown with a sharp knife.
• Begin slicing the pineapple at the end where the plume was removed.
• Continue to cut the pineapple into approximately 1 1/2 cm thick slices.
• Cut slices in triangle to obtain the wedges.
• Cut a slit and use it to garnish the glass.

Garnish Samples

Whole pineapples can also be used to create exotic and attractive cocktails.