How the Old-Fashioned Method Is Usually Done
If you want to try the traditional approach, the process is surprisingly simple.
Start with a clean, ripe pineapple.
Remove the crown and outer skin.
Cut away the tough eyes.
Remove the core if you don't enjoy its fibrous texture.
Then cut the pineapple into chunks or slices.
Prepare a bowl of cool water with a small amount of salt.
The water shouldn't taste intensely salty.
You're making a mild soaking solution, not cooking pasta.
Place the pineapple pieces into the water for a short period.
Afterward, drain them thoroughly.
Some people give the fruit a quick rinse with fresh water, particularly if they don't want any noticeable salty flavor.
Then serve.
That's really all there is to it.
