How to Prepare Pineapple Juice
You’ve probably heard that pineapple juice is good for you, but you may not have known exactly why. Well, pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which helps to reduce inflammation and can also inhibit cancer growth, so it’s definitely a superfood that you should make sure to add to your diet regularly. Here’s how to prepare pineapple juice so that you can enjoy the health benefits of this tropical fruit any time you want!
Clean the pineapple
Cleaning a pineapple can be time-consuming, but it's also an important step in creating delicious pineapple juice. Begin by slicing off both ends of your pineapple so that it will stand upright on a flat surface. The next step is cutting off all of its skin using a knife; make sure you slice straight down and remove as much skin as possible. After that, cut your pineapple in half using a sharp knife and remove its core using either a paring knife or an apple corer. If you're not going to use your core, store it in an airtight container in your fridge for up to five days. Otherwise, throw it away—pineapple cores aren't great for eating.
Cut pineapple into pieces
After cleaning and peeling your pineapple, cut it into pieces. Depending on how much juice you want, you may need to cut off large slices of flesh from both sides of the fruit’s bottom. Cut any remaining flesh into small chunks and put them in a blender with some water (about 1/2 cup per whole pineapple). Blend until you’ve obtained a thick, smooth liquid. If needed, add more water while blending or strain out chunks using a fine mesh strainer.
Rinse them well with water and then slice them up. Remove all of the tough, woody parts of each pineapple chunk and discard it. Cut up each piece into smaller chunks, if you like. Place your pineapple chunks into a juicer and run it through one time. For a smoother texture, pour your juice through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth for 10 minutes after it’s done in order to separate out any remaining fibrous bits.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Pineapple Juice
Pineapple juice can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, as a drink or an ingredient. No matter how you use it, learning how to prepare pineapple juice will open up plenty of possibilities in your cooking repertoire. Pineapple juice contains plenty of vitamin C, so it’s great if you feel like your immune system could use some support. It’s also rich in fiber, which can promote digestive health and help with weight loss! To learn how to prepare pineapple juice at home, keep reading!
Get Your Ingredients
While fresh pineapple juice is great, there are some recipes that are best when made with canned or bottled juice. Get yourself a pineapple and a knife (you can get everything else you need at any grocery store). Peel your pineapple and cut it up into small chunks. Rinse them in water, then drain them in a colander and pat dry with paper towels before putting them into your blender.
Cut your pineapple into chunks
Place your chunks of pineapple into a blender and pulse it on low until you have a slushy consistency. If you want, you can add some ice to make it even more like a smoothie.
Heat up the pitcher of water
Before you add pineapple juice, start heating up a pitcher of water. You’ll want it as hot as you can get it. Ideally, you should use boiling water, but even very hot tap water will work—just don’t burn yourself! I usually heat my water in my microwave and let it sit for a minute before adding in my pineapple juice.
Drop in the pineapple chunks
Rinse off and trim your pineapple chunks and then drop them into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, at least a minute, then strain out any remaining chunks with a mesh strainer. Measure out your juice using cups or a scale and pour it into sealable bottles. Store in your fridge for up to three days; if you’re planning on keeping it longer than that, transfer it to an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed down against its surface.
Let it sit for 10 minutes
Whether you purchase fresh pineapple, frozen pineapple or canned pineapple, you’ll need to let it sit for 10 minutes before blending in order for it to absorb enough water and become pureed. If you don’t let it sit, your blender will get jammed with chunks of unprocessed fruit. Wait at least 10 minutes before starting so you can avoid frustration.
Strain out the fruit and Enjoy!
Removing all of those annoying strings is key for a tasty pineapple juice. We find that straining everything through a cheesecloth works best; however, you can use any material that is fine enough to catch all of those tiny fibers. Once we’ve removed them from our juice, it’s time to enjoy!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Pineapple Juice
Pineapple juice can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, as a drink or an ingredient. No matter how you use it, learning how to prepare pineapple juice will open up plenty of possibilities in your cooking repertoire. Pineapple juice contains plenty of vitamin C, so it’s great if you feel like your immune system could use some support. It’s also rich in fiber, which can promote digestive health and help with weight loss! To learn how to prepare pineapple juice at home, keep reading!
Get Your Ingredients
While fresh pineapple juice is great, there are some recipes that are best when made with canned or bottled juice. Get yourself a pineapple and a knife (you can get everything else you need at any grocery store). Peel your pineapple and cut it up into small chunks. Rinse them in water, then drain them in a colander and pat dry with paper towels before putting them into your blender.
Cut your pineapple into chunks
Place your chunks of pineapple into a blender and pulse it on low until you have a slushy consistency. If you want, you can add some ice to make it even more like a smoothie.
Heat up the pitcher of water
Before you add pineapple juice, start heating up a pitcher of water. You’ll want it as hot as you can get it. Ideally, you should use boiling water, but even very hot tap water will work—just don’t burn yourself! I usually heat my water in my microwave and let it sit for a minute before adding in my pineapple juice.
Drop in the pineapple chunks
Rinse off and trim your pineapple chunks and then drop them into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, at least a minute, then strain out any remaining chunks with a mesh strainer. Measure out your juice using cups or a scale and pour it into sealable bottles. Store in your fridge for up to three days; if you’re planning on keeping it longer than that, transfer it to an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed down against its surface.
Let it sit for 10 minutes
Whether you purchase fresh pineapple, frozen pineapple or canned pineapple, you’ll need to let it sit for 10 minutes before blending in order for it to absorb enough water and become pureed. If you don’t let it sit, your blender will get jammed with chunks of unprocessed fruit. Wait at least 10 minutes before starting so you can avoid frustration.
Strain out the fruit and Enjoy!
Removing all of those annoying strings is key for a tasty pineapple juice. We find that straining everything through a cheesecloth works best; however, you can use any material that is fine enough to catch all of those tiny fibers. Once we’ve removed them from our juice, it’s time to enjoy!
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