Sweet and spicy pineapple

Ingredients:

• Pineapple
• Zest of 3 limes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation:

1. Cut the pineapple into small pieces. Microwave the grated zest of 3 limes on a paper towel until completely dry, about 1 minute. Combine the zest, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each of ground ancho and cayenne pepper. Stir into the pineapple.
2. Experiment with other spices, try a mixture of cinnamon, sugar and allspice, or a mixture of ground sesame seeds, sugar, salt and ground ginger.

3. How to Peel and Cut a Pineapple

   
   Using a sharp chef's knife, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Stand the fruit upright and peel off the peel, following the curve of the pineapple. Use a small knife to remove any remaining hard brown spots, or "eyes." Stand the peeled pineapple upright, then cut the flesh from the core into four wide strips. Slice these into pieces.