How to Select the Perfect Pineapple

The perfectly ripe, juicy pineapple is one of my absolutely favorite snacks. However, for years I did not know how to pick the perfect pineapple and gave up and bought canned pineapple in its place. My husband was the one who taught me the trick to picking the perfect pineapple every time. First check the eyes of the pineapple and select one where the eyes are of equal size. Grab a spine from the top of the pineapple and pull with a quick firm tug. If the spine falls out easily, then the pineapple is ripe. Then give the pineapple a sniff and make sure it doesn't smell like alcohol. It is that easy.