Pineapple

Chef Jason Hill of www.CookingSessions.com visits the Hawaiian pineapple fields at Dole Pineapple Plantation in Oahu to learn more about fresh pineapple. Many people are surprised to discover that pineapples do not grow on trees. The pineapple plant is relatively small — reaching between 3-5 feet tall. Peak season for Hawaiian pineapples is between April and May. Pineapple nutrition includes good sources of manganese, vitamins C and B1. Some people say it’s also a great pain reliever. Other benefits of pineapple are its amazing source of bromelain, which is wonderful for joint health. James Dole started his pineapple plantation here in 1901. Inside the retail store, you can enjoy their fresh pineapple juice and buy pineapple related products, including their delicious pineapple Dole Whip, a frozen dessert topped with pineapple cocktail. In this video, Chef Jason shows how to cut a pineapple, which is delicious served fresh, or as a pineapple smoothie or on top of a pineapple cake. For more pineapple facts and tips, visit http

25 Comments so far

  1. lovelyaley on April 23rd, 2010

    magnese? you mean manganese or magnesium???

  2. wrestleforpizza on April 23rd, 2010

    Thanks for ‘tubing” in. First time I heard that pun. I like it…

  3. FlavorsofSpain on April 23rd, 2010

    Making me hungry! I love good fruit! Great video!

  4. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @wrestleforpizza Thanks. I came up with it years ago when we first started the channel, and it just stuck. Cheers! Jason

  5. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @lovelyaley manganese. Sorry.

  6. lvbarcelona on April 23rd, 2010

    hmmm i’m going to buy me some pineapple tomorrow

  7. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @Hermyoni33 Yes, the maze is still there. But it was raining, so we didn’t go through it. Maybe next time!

  8. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @golddigger0325 Sounds good. Thanks!

  9. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @mambomx Yes, that’s great. Stay tuned for our Hawaiian Huli Huli Grilled Chicken video, coming soon!

  10. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @vorpal22 Hi, it was a “working” vacation. My brother lives on the North Shore. We’d love to move there someday as well. If not, a vacation house will do just fine! Good luck on your schooling. Sounds like you won’t have any trouble finding a good job! Cheers, Jason

  11. ChefTips on April 23rd, 2010

    @vorpal22 That sounds wonderful! Can you message it to me? Can’t wait to see it!

  12. truvelocity on April 23rd, 2010

    Its a bromeliad. Bromeliad’s make beautiful house plants but pineapples are the only edible one we know of.

  13. truvelocity on April 23rd, 2010

    Also, the pineapple contains, bromelain. A great anti-inflammatory enzyme and helps with digestion.

  14. LigerZero1985 on April 23rd, 2010

    my mom will put the pineapple slices into salt water.
    what for?

  15. 1fanger on April 23rd, 2010

    They are good anti- cancer food too.

  16. Sarah1627 on April 23rd, 2010

    omg i loveeeee pineapple…. you made me to go to buy pineapple tmrw ;)

  17. rox8888 on April 23rd, 2010

    you are more fat and tanner .. seems you were in vacation :D

  18. buddyd007 on April 23rd, 2010

    verry kewl

  19. tedsfl on April 23rd, 2010

    @vorpal22 I apologize on being forward, but I love Thai cuisine as well. So I am also interested in the recipe *hint hint* or do a video of you making it…

    Thanks,

  20. vorpal22 on April 23rd, 2010

    @tedsfl Sent you a message with the link, as did I to Jason, too!

  21. sweepee78 on April 23rd, 2010

    Oh wow all this time I thought a pineapple came from a tree! I’ve been living a lie! I never and I mean never buy pineapples because I don’t know how to pick a good one out. Thanks for the tips.

  22. USMCfosho on April 24th, 2010

    I <3 fresh pinapple! thanks Jason!!!

  23. pregiafo on April 25th, 2010

    I like you style of cutting up the pineapple, however I have one “complaint” to make…..you didn’t rinse the pineapple before you plated it :-D
    I’m originally from a country where cutting up your own pineapples is a regular thing and you’ll know for certain if it wasn’t rinsed off after cutting.

  24. Chopinco on April 25th, 2010

    ahaha! “aaaw!” lol

  25. nightstringers on April 26th, 2010

    the core is great for guinea pigs although mine wont eat them, she finicky … thanks J now my mouth is watering lol

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