Fermented Pineapple Juice that uses pineapple peelings. Can be served as both a hot and cold beverage. Excellent at providing relief for colds when served with lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon and honey. 

This pineapple juice has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember and I have wanted to write about it for the longest time but somehow circumstances could not allow. 5 years later and I finally post it with a video! I remember as a child that whenever we had pineapples, we would make huge pots of boiled pineapple peelings and have juice to last days. It is really simple. You cut the pineapple and eat it then boil the peelings on low heat for an hour or so. Strain the juice, add a sweetener and let the juice rest over night and drink it the next day. If the weather is cold or chilly then you can drink it as a hot beverage.  What makes this juice special is the fermentation process that takes place when you allow the juice to rest overnight. This completely transforms the flavor and adds a bite, for a lack of a better word really, to the juice. 
Some people go as far as to add other fragrant ingredients like lemon grass, cinnamon, cloves, etc. You can spice it however you wish.
So today I am sharing this video of this simple pineapple juice in hopes that the next time you have a pineapple, you can try it.

What you will need:
1 Large ripe pineapple
Water
Sugar

Observations.

1. This juice works well with over ripe pineapples especially if they are too ripe to eat.
2. Before cutting the pineapple, make sure it is thoroughly cleaned.
3. You can use the peelings as manure/ compost for your vegetable garden. 

Method

1. Peel the pineapple and eat.
2. Gather all pineapple peelings and place them in a clean pan. Add water.
3. Bring the pineapple juice to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let the pineapple juice boil for about 30 minutes.
4. Remove from fire and let it cool down completely.
5. Sieve the juice from the peelings.
6. Add about two more cups of water and use your hands to juice the remaining peelings. Sieve and add to the rest of the juice.
7. Discard the peelings.
8. Sweeten your juice and let it rest over night in room temperature. 
9. Serve cold with ice cubes or hot as a beverage immediately after cooking.

Do you enjoy this type of pineapple juice? 

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