Grilled Pineapple

This mouthwatering Grilled Pineapple is marinated in four easy ingredients for about thirty minutes and then grilled to perfection on any outdoor or indoor grill. Grilling pineapple brings out the sweetness, and the glaze helps caramelize the fruit. This delectable treat is so easy to prepare and tastes absolutely amazing. I love to serve it with grilled chicken, pork, burgers, corn on the cob, and grilled potatoes. 

I have always been a pineapple lover. It just tastes like a little piece of heaven to me. I love to eat it in cottage cheese, with yogurt, on my Hawaiian Pizza, baked in a cake, or hot off the grill. What does grilled pineapple taste like? It is sweeter than your average pineapple, with hints of cinnamon, honey, and brown sugar, with a slightly smoky appeal. The ease and deliciousness of this family-friendly recipe make it one of my go-to recipes in the spring and summer. Enjoy it at barbecues, in salads, or as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. 

How To Grill Pineapple

Start by cutting your pineapple. It is up to you whether you want spears or rings. I find chunkier, meatier pieces do better on the outdoor grill, so I usually cut mine at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Then, combine them in a large zipper bag with the melted butter, honey, brown sugar, sriracha sauce, and ground cinnamon. Let it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes and marinate.

Preheat your grill to medium heat or about 375 degrees, and spray or lightly oil the grate. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until heated through and tender with grill marks on both sides. For best results, serve promptly while the pineapple is hot and sweet.

Tips for Making Fresh Grilled Pineapple

• Choose a fresh, ripe pineapple. The rind of the pineapple should be yellow. If the rind is still green, then the pineapple is not ripe enough, and if it is dark orange, it is overripe. Sniff the steam end of the pineapple. If it is ripe, it will put off a sweet smell. It is not ripe if it does not put off any scent.
• You can cut your pineapple into spears or rings. It is entirely up to you; however, do cut them close to 3/4 inch thick so they hold up well on the grill.
• If your pineapple is precut, remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before starting this recipe. This will ensure that the butter does not solidify when marinating.
• You can grill the pineapple on a charcoal or gas grill. Before you start, brush a little oil onto the grill grate.
• A little patience is necessary to get excellent grill marks, and every grill is a little different, so cooking times may vary.
• This grilled pineapple is excellent as a side dish, dessert (with a scoop of vanilla ice cream), or even in salsa.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power

How do you cut a pineapple?

Most stores offer precut pineapples, as they have a machine that does it quickly and efficiently; however, if you need to cut the pineapple yourself, here is how!

1. Using a sharp chef’s or German knife, cut off the top of the pineapple about 1/2 inch down from where the green meets the flesh.
2. Now, turn the pineapple upside down on a plate for around 30 minutes. This helps redistribute the juices that have collected at the bottom.
3. Next, trim about 1/2 inch from the other side of the pineapple.
4. Stand the pineapple up and, using a sharp knife, remove the skin of the pineapple, slicing from top to bottom, following the shape of the fruit as closely as possible.
5. Cut the pineapple in half. Then, cut in half once more, creating four equal quarters. Remove the cores by laying the quarters down and slicing them at an angle. Slice the quarters again lengthwise.
6. From there, it is entirely up to you to leave the slices long, slice them in half, or chop them all into chunks.
7. If slicing in rings after step #4, slice in rounds and use a 1 1/2 inch biscuit cutter or sharp paring knife to remove the core.

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Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Delicious and simple, these five ingredient Grilled Pineapple spears or rings makes for the perfect side or dessert for all your spring and summer meals. Fresh, juicy pineapple marinated and grilled to perfection. All the flavors of summer make this delicious pineapple recipe a must-try.

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Course: side

Cuisine: Southern

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

• 1 fresh pineapple cut into 3/4 inch wide spears or rings
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce see notes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

• Combine pineapple, melted butter, honey, brown sugar, sriracha sauce, and ground cinnamon in a large zipper bag.  Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to 375-400 degrees and lightly oil the grate.  Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until heated through with grill marks on both sides. For best results, serve promptly.

Notes

• Choose a fresh ripe pineapple.  The rind of the pineapple should be yellow.  If the rind is still green, then the pineapple is not ripe enough, and if it is dark orange, it is overripe.  Sniff the steam end of the pineapple.  If it is ripe, it will put off a sweet smell.  If it does not put off any smell, then it is not ripe.
• You can cut your pineapple into spears or rings.  It is entirely up to you; however, cut them close to 3/4 inch thick so they hold well on the grill.
• If your pineapple is precut, then remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before starting this recipe.  This will ensure that the butter does not solidify when marinating.
• You can grill the pineapple on a charcoal grill or gas grill. Brush a little oil onto the grill grate before you get started.
• A little patience is necessary to get great grill marks, and every grill is a little different, so cooking times may vary.
• This grilled pineapple is great as a side dish, dessert (with a scoop of vanilla ice cream), or even in salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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