In this recipe, slices of pineapple are grilled to until sweet and tender. This fruit is great served with chicken, seafood, or pork. It is also sumptuously delish as a dessert with a little bit of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Perfectly Grilled Pineapple
Grilled pineapple is so versatile and can be enjoyed in sweet or savory dishes. It’s a great side dish for chicken, beef, and especially seafood like salmon and shrimp.Chop it and add it to skewers like these chicken kabobs marinated in a teriyaki sauce. Because of its bright, tangy flavor and the way the sugar caramelizes on the outside, it’s a perfect blending of sweet and tart! Pineapples are inexpensive and easy to prepare in this recipe.
Simple Ingredients
Pineapple – Fresh, ripe pineapple is used in this recipe. While fresh tastes best, frozen or canned pineapple is another great option. Sugar – Brown sugar helps the slices to caramelize a bit better. Swap it out for a bit of honey or maple syrup. Flavorings – We love a hint of ground ginger but try cinnamon, lime juice, or a dash of chili powder. VARIATIONS
Drizzle with a little rum to the marinade for a more robust flavor. Swap out the oil for melted butter.Sprinkle with shredded coconut for additional sweetness.
How to Cut Pineapple for Grilling
There are a couple of options for cutting a pineapple. A spiral pineapple cutter will cut even pieces of pineapple every time but you can use a knife too:
How to Grill Pineapple
This grilled pineapple recipe is super easy to prepare for dessert or dinner. If you’re short on time, most grocery stores sell either sliced pineapple or spears in the produce department. Either will work in this recipe. Canned pineapple is great too but a little bit more delicate!
Tips & Tricks
When buying a pineapple, make sure it has more of a yellow and vibrant green. It should be free of wrinkles and brown mushy spots. Stare into its eyes! The eyes should be almost all the same size, and they should be large and flat.Chope it and add it to salsa or threaded onto a fruit kabob and dipped into yogurt. Add it to cakes made with crushed pineapple, or top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Sweet Summer Desserts
Rhubarb Cake – sweet & tartEasy Homemade Peach Cobbler – serve with ice creamEasy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe – light & deliciousRainbow Fruit Kabobs – quick & easyBrown Sugar Grilled Peaches – perfect for summer
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