Tangy Grilled Whole Pineapple Recipes

CARAMELIZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH BROWN SUGAR CHILI GLAZE

Steps:

• Peel pineapple and cut lengthwise into eight wedges; remove core. Line pineapple in a rimmed baking sheet or 9x13 pan. Set aside. *See Notes on detailed instructions on how to peel pineapple.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Carefully stir in orange juice (as it will bubble up), followed by chili powder, salt, pepper and cloves. Increase heat and bring to a simmer until the mixture reduces to about 1/2 cup and thickens into a thin syrupy consistency (it will continue to thicken upon standing so don't thicken too much). Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
• Let cool a few minutes then pour approximately 2/3 of Glaze over pineapple. Turn to coat. Reserve the remaining Glaze for basting. If your reserved Glaze becomes to thick, stir in a little water and return to heat.
• Grill pineapple over direct medium heat, basting with reserved glaze, turning occasionally, until pieces have golden brown grill marks in places, about 7-10 minutes. Serve with remaining Glaze and additional lime and chili powder if desired.

TANGY GRILLED WHOLE PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• 1. Pre-spray grill with non stick spray and heat to 350
• 2. Stand pineapple upright and slice off skin with a bread knife. Leave crown on
• 3. Mix BBQ sauce, soy sauce and mustard in small bowl
• 4. On heavy duty aluminum foil sheet, spread brown sugar, salt and pepper
• 5. Place whole pineapple on grill and rotate every 5 minutes to achieve grill marks around entire pineapple
• 6. Remove pineapple from grill and allow to cool for 5 minutes
• 7. Brush pineapple with BBQ sauce mixture
• 8. Roll pineapple into sugar mixture to evenly coat, the seal into foil and replace on grill for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
• 9. Slice and serve

SPICY GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high, brushing the grates with oil.
• Prepare pineapple by removing the tops and the skin.
• Slice into rounds, about 3/4 inch thick and remove the cores.
• In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Brush pineapple slices with oil mixture.
• Place on grill, cover and cook 8-10 until charred and tender, turning once.

SPICY GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high; brush grates with oil. Core pineapple for rounds. Slice crosswise into 8 rounds.
• Toss with olive oil and cayenne pepper; season with coarse salt.
• Place on grill. Cover, and cook until charred and tender, turning once, 8 to 12 minutes. Serve as a side dish for grilled tuna or pork.

TANGY GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Place meat in a large resealable plastic bag. In a medium bowl, mix together honey, Dijon mustard, chili powder, and salt. Pour marinade over tenderloins, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Prepare the grill for indirect heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Remove meat from marinade, and discard liquid. Grill for 15 to 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

BRAZILIAN GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour sugar mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Place pineapple wedges in bag and shake to coat each wedge.
• Grill pineapple wedges on the preheated grill until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.