YIELD:
5
PREP TIME:
10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 8 Minutes
COOKING METHOD: Grilling
INGREDIENTS
1 whole fresh pineapple (cut in wedges)
3 Tbsp butter (melted)
1 Tbsp honey (brown sugar or Karo syrup are OK substitutions)
1 tsp lemon juice (lime is fine also)
DIRECTIONS
Yes. This is an ultra easy grill recipe. And, it’s one that can be done quick at the end of a grilled meal. For charcoal enthusiasts, grilled pineapple works great as the coals are starting to wind down. For gas grillers, it really could not be easier to make a grilled dessert that is always sure to please.
Cutting Pineapple – The Easy Way
The hardest part of grilling pineapple is slicing the fruit especially for families – who do not have good knives or have never mastered using them. The workaround for this is to use an electric knife. Yes. Those old fashioned knives Grandpa used to carve the turkey. They work like a charm, slicing through pineapple is a breeze. As far as cutting the pineapple, cut down one side just inside the core. Then do the other side. Finally, cut down the two smaller sides remaining. Then, cut the pineapple into long wedges like thin watermelon slices. Leave the rind on, because that helps the pineapple hold its shape and makes a nice handle for eating the pineapple after it’s grilled.
Narrative
Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and then add the honey and lemon juice. Heat and stir until blended.
Let the mixture cool a bit and then put into a large gallon sized zip lock bag along with the pineapple slices.
Use grill tongs to place the pineapple wedges on the grill over medium low heat and grill until the coating caramelizes and grill marks appear. This takes around 3 minutes. Flip and do the same for the other side of the pineapple.
Remove pineapple slices and serve.
This recipe is courtesy of Cyndi "Grill Girl" Allison and her web site: Yes You Can Grill