Review: Pineapple Wedger - A Vertical Challenge for Short Users

[pamperedlinda]

I used the pineapple wedger last night for the first time. If you are vertically challenged (i.e.: short) like me, it is kind of tough to use. I had a hard time getting leverage on it. I think it was Deb who mentioned that the Test Kitchen Guy said this might be tougher if you are on the short side, and to cut the pineapple in half and do it half at a time. I'll do that next time. I wanted to see how difficult it was to do it whole...it was difficult . But, the end result was great and I have some yummy fresh pineapple chunks in my fridge

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Ha! I'll just follow you around and post after you!

I'm not vertically challenged - but I've used my pineapple wedger twice now, both times with a taller pineapple, and still find that it works much better if I cut the pineapple in half. But man, I love that thing! We love fresh pineapple, and I am thrilled that I can peel and wedge one so easily now!

(pineapples are $2.79 at Costco all the time!:thumbup

 

[PamperChefCarol]

I agree, this is one of those more "husband, tall person, etc" friendly items. I had to have my husband use it as I could not get it going. But it did do a great job.

 

[pkd09]

Purchased a pineapple last night for $2.50. Planning on trying the pineapple wedger tonight. What do you consider vertically challenged? I am 5'4".

 

[Kathy's_Kitchen]

Oh great , I'm vertically challenged as well....I haven't tried it yet but will definitely be cutting the pineapple in half first.

 

[JBigler]

do you cut it in half vertically or horizontally?

 

[pamperedlinda]

Purchased a pineapple last night for $2.50. Planning on trying the pineapple wedger tonight. What do you consider vertically challenged? I am 5'4".

Nah, you're tall! I'm 5'0"

do you cut it in half vertically or horizontally?

Horizontally

 

[BethCooks4U]

do you cut it in half vertically or horizontally?

Horizontally - you want to make it shorter.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

I'm looking forward to getting my sample order on Friday. I'm 5'9 and will test your height concern... I'm thinking it has a lot to do with upper body strength too...

 

[babywings76]

Are you doing it at your kitchen counter, or on a table? Your kitchen table is shorter and it might help to do it there instead.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Are you doing it at your kitchen counter, or on a table? Your kitchen table is shorter and it might help to do it there instead.

I did it on the counter. I thought about using the table (a chair would be even better ) but I wanted to use it the way my customers would so that I could relate to them if they call me with a problem.

Also, I'd recommend using the Large Grooved Cutting Board. The pineapple gave off juice when I cut it and you might not want that all over your counter.

 

[christinaspc]

I used it last friday and bought me a pineapple for my birthday lol but I loved it, it went easy going and then I used the apple wedger like they showed at leadership and it went so smoothly I am thinking this is going to be my new favorite item. I am thinking on showing it at every show if my hostess are okay with it.

 

[heather223]

Thanks for the tips- I can't wait to order one!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I did it on the counter. I thought about using the table (a chair would be even better ) but I wanted to use it the way my customers would so that I could relate to them if they call me with a problem.

Also, I'd recommend using the Large Grooved Cutting Board. The pineapple gave off juice when I cut it and you might not want that all over your counter.

I never cut anything without a cutting board, especially something juicy.

I do fresh pineapple all the time and always dreaded it until I got our forged cutlery - so easy with that. I am doing a pineapple at my meeting (haven't tried it yet) and plan to cut it in half first even though I am tall (5'8"). I plan to demo it that way to avoid customers having a problem.

 

[PamperedDor]

I love it!!! I am not short by any means (5 10) and we have cut 6 pineapples already! Be sure to rock it back and forth instead of thinking it just goes straight down - it was quick and easy - I think its going to be a HUGE seller!!!

 

[ChefPaulaB]

I used it last friday and bought me a pineapple for my birthday lol but I loved it, it went easy going and then I used the apple wedger like they showed at leadership and it went so smoothly I am thinking this is going to be my new favorite item. I am thinking on showing it at every show if my hostess are okay with it.

What did they do? Please share!

 

[babywings76]

They use the pineapple wedger first, remove the outer rind, pull the wedger up and off the pineapple. Then you grab the apple wedger and place it on top and push it down through. It looked the the pineapple wedger made it the perfect size to fit the apple wedger.(In that bootleg video footage that a consultant posted on YouTube I saw this demo)

 

[ChefPaulaB]

They use the pineapple wedger first, remove the outer rind, pull the wedger up and off the pineapple. Then you grab the apple wedger and place it on top and push it down through. It looked the the pineapple wedger made it the perfect size to fit the apple wedger.

(In that bootleg video footage that a consultant posted on YouTube I saw this demo)

Thank you! They had taken the video off by the time I heard about it...

 

[Get_Pampered]

What are you all doing with the core? Are you throwing it away? My DH and I always eat the core. Even on our honeymoon to Jamaica we toured a plantation where they grow a lot of pineapple and they said not to throw away the core but to cut the pineapple into wedges and enjoy it! I wish the pineapple wedger was just that - a wedger - and not a corer, too.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What are you all doing with the core? Are you throwing it away? My DH and I always eat the core. Even on our honeymoon to Jamaica we toured a plantation where they grow a lot of pineapple and they said not to throw away the core but to cut the pineapple into wedges and enjoy it! I wish the pineapple wedger was just that - a wedger - and not a corer, too.

When I was in S. America, I ate the core too. Because the pineapple was able to ripen completely before being picked, the core was just as edible as the rest of the pineapple.

However, here, (at least here in MI!) the core is harder, and sometimes bitter. I always have to cut it out. I'm so glad that now I have a way to do it easily!

 

[PamperedDor]

What are you all doing with the core? Are you throwing it away? My DH and I always eat the core. Even on our honeymoon to Jamaica we toured a plantation where they grow a lot of pineapple and they said not to throw away the core but to cut the pineapple into wedges and enjoy it! I wish the pineapple wedger was just that - a wedger - and not a corer, too.

You could always blend the core with some other fresh fruits and make a smoothie!

 

[Get_Pampered]

That is a great idea! I hate wasting...

 

[chefann]

Not to hijack, but does is the blade cover loose on everyone's pineapple wedger? Mine's pretty loose - it falls off with a shake.

 

[legacypc46]

Also, I'd recommend using the Large Grooved Cutting Board. The pineapple gave off juice when I cut it and you might not want that all over your counter.

Oh, what a great cross-sell opportunity I always take this cutting board to my shows. I'm going to tell my customers that once they have fresh pineapple, they'll never settle for canned.

Courtesy reminder: the Spring/Summer supply form has the large grooved cutting board at 50% off (one per consultant).

 

[legacypc46]

Not to hijack, but does is the blade cover loose on everyone's pineapple wedger? Mine's pretty loose - it falls off with a shake.

Mine's tight as a drum...have to pull it off.

 

[raebates]

Ann, mine falls off with a shake, too. I think of it more as a base than a cover. I do love, though, that it has the shaped areas for pushing any stuck flesh or core through. My people will be less likely to cut their fingers. As for the core, I was told once in a class that chewing on pineapple core is good for a sore throat. I've never tried it because I never had fresh pineapple around. The instructor went on to say that it wouldn't hurt you to swallow it, but the core on pineapples here is too fibrous to digest, so you'll just, um, eliminate it.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Oh, what a great cross-sell opportunity I always take this cutting board to my shows. I'm going to tell my customers that once they have fresh pineapple, they'll never settle for canned.

Courtesy reminder: the Spring/Summer supply form has the large grooved cutting board at 50% off (one per consultant).

My grooved board was in the d/w so I used a diffrent one last night - got a little juice on my counter from it. I knew I shouldn't have been too lazy to wash the other one.

 

[merego]

The PC girls that are on facebook know my story with the corer. I am 5 ft nothing and 100 lbs, not for the short and weak even with rocking back and forth. Love it nad the idea, just not for me. DH had no problem with it.

 

[straitfan]

I have GOT to get one of these. I was waiting until I could afford to order the big pkg, as I only got the 1500 level for SAT, but I may have to pay shipping twice and order just this right now. I already have 4 of them sold as soon as they become available just from my gushing about it!

 

[Kelly8]

Is anyone having problems with the cover staying on? I thought it would be like the Apple Wedger cover that stays on until you take it off. Mine falls right off. Makes it pointless to use, don't you think?