To Pick Out The Best Pineapple, Look Directly Into Its 'Eyes' - Chowhound

Kolderal/Getty Images If you have ever wondered how to pick out a perfectly ripe pineapple, the answer is to look it in the eyes. According to Rick Martinez, cookbook author and chef, who shares his culinary knowledge on his Substack Sazón, a good way to know if a pineapple is ripe is to check if it has large, round, and evenly spaced eyes. However, it's not the only thing you should be looking for if you want a…