"JLove98905" > wrote in message
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> I don't get how this thing works. How does it get the center free from the
> skin? I take it that you push it down the center and it eliminates the
core.
>
> Please explain,
> Thanks
> -Jen
>

OK, I'll do my best to explain how it works...bear with me! :-)

Paraphrasing the written directions:

First, cut the leafy top off the pineapple. Next, center the slicer on top
of the cut pineapple. Turn the slicer clockwise, into the pineapple
(essentially you're screwing it into the fruit). You'll feel less
resistance when you reach the bottom of the pineapple. Pull the slicer out
of the fruit without rotating it, moving the handle back and forth a bit to
break the vacuum.

Remove the grip (handle) by depressing the black spring buttons and then
slide the fruit off the post (the pineapple will be in a continuous spiral).
For individual rings, just slice the spiral lengthwise.

My note he It's best to do this in a shallow bowl to catch any juice
drips when you pull out the fruit. If you've ever seen someone use a
post-hole digger and know what that tool is, this corer/slicer works in a
similar way.

I hope this explains clearly how this (really neat!) gadget works.

Karen