Pineapple In Port With Fresh Chopped Mint Recipes

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH PINEAPPLE-MINT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For the brine: Crush the spices with the bottom of a saucepan. Put spices in a saucepan and toast, swirling pan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add water, 3 tablespoons salt, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to the pan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and stir in the rum; cool to room temperature. Remove silver skin from tenderloins and place in a bowl or shallow container. Pour the brine over the tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
• For the chutney: Put the coriander, allspice, and cloves in a small skillet and toast, swirling pan, over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Crush spices with a heavy pan or a mortar and pestle. Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add toasted spices, vinegar, and sugar and stir util dissolved. Stir in pineapple and salt Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Cool, then stir in scallions, mint, and lime juice.
• Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-high fire for direct and indirect grilling.
• Remove the tenderloins from the brine and pat dry. Brush the grill grate lightly with vegetable oil. Season tenderloins with coarsely ground black pepper and salt to taste. Grill the tenderloins over direct heat util each side is golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Move the meat over to the cool side of the grill, cover with a disposable aluminum pan, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads at least 145 F for medium, about 6 to 8 minutes more. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the tenderloins into medallions and serve with the chutney.

PINEAPPLE IN PORT WITH FRESH CHOPPED MINT

Steps:

• 1. Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple, stand it on end, and slicing straight down, remove all the prickly peel. Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges, slice off the hard core at the point of each wedge, then slice the wedges about 1/4-inch thick, making small fan-shaped pieces.
• 2. Place the pineapple fans in a large nonmetallic bowl, add the Port, and toss to mix. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
• 3. Add the mint, toss again, and chill 30 minutes longer.
• 4. To serve, spoon into stemmed goblets, and if you like, sprig with fresh mint.

PINEAPPLE WITH PORT (ANANAS AO PORTO)

Steps:

• 1. Place each slice pineapple on dessert plate; sprinkle with sugar. NOTE: If pineapple is very sweet, omit the sugar.
• 2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the port over each pineapple slice. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• 3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

PINEAPPLE IN PORT WITH FRESH CHOPPED MINT: ANANAS EM PORTO COM HORTELA PICADA

Steps:

• Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple, stand it on end, and slicing straight down, remove all the prickly peel. Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges, slice off the hard core at the point of each wedge, then slice the wedges about 1/4-inch thick, making small fan-shaped pieces. Place the pineapple fans in a large non-metallic bowl, add the Port, and toss to mix. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours. Add the mint, toss again, and chill 30 minutes long. To serve, spoon into stemmed goblets and if you like, sprig with fresh mint.

PINEAPPLE AND MINT INFUSED WATER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.