OXO Pineapple Slicer

I love pineapples but since deftly carving a pineapple is difficult, I’ve been getting pre-cut, packaged pineapples. They are not only much more expensive than whole pineapples (it’s the whole “value-added” concept – labor was added to cut the pineapple; therefore, grocery stores charge you more) but also are more prone to harboring bacteria. After numerous unsuccessful attempts at carving a pineapple, I gave in and bought a pineapple corer.

OXO makes reliable kitchen gadgets, so I had no doubt that its Stainless Steel Ratcheting Pineapple Slicer would be great.

There was another pineapple tool from OXO for half the price ($9.95), but I didn’t like its plastic construction. I’m hoping that this pineapple slicer lasts me years to come, so I didn’t mind investing an additional $10 for a more durable one.

Like most OXO kitchen tools, it is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

The top handle feels very comfortable and steady. 

My hand doesn’t slip out when I’m cutting through a pineapple. And the blade at the bottom slices through a pineapple so easily. I was expecting to exert some force like I’d open a wine bottle; however, it cuts through a pineapple like a hot knife cuts down a block of butter.

The instructions are easy to understand and follow. The guiding photos turned out to be really helpful. You still need to cut off the top of the pineapple with a knife, but it shouldn’t be that difficult.

On the pole of the slicer, there are 3 guided lines. 

First, you’ll need to measure the height of the pineapple you’re working on and align it with the markings. And then you start twisting the tool clockwise and counter-clockwise until you reach the marking. And then voila! You can pull the tool out from the pineapple and that’s it.

I’m seriously wondering why I’ve wasted so much money by buying pre-cut pineapples over the years. It’s so much fresher to get a whole pineapple and cut it myself. And with my new pineapple tool, slicing a pineapple is a piece of cake. I won’t be buying any canned or packaged pineapples!