Tequila Orange Glazed Grilled 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.

TROPICAL TEQUILA COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Trim the top off the pineapple, then halve the pineapple crosswise. Use a spoon to hollow out the two halves, saving the flesh and discarding the core. Set the hollowed-out halves aside to use as cups later.
• Add the reserved pineapple flesh to a blender with the mango, strawberries, cream of coconut, tequila and lime juice. Top with 2 cups of ice and blend until smooth.
• Pour the cocktails into the hollowed-out pineapple halves. Skewer the fresh fruit, including the lime slices, to use as garnish.

TEQUILA GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat.
• Cut the pineapple wedges into about 2x2 cubes.
• Thread the pineapple pieces onto the bamboo skewers; you'll need 6 to 8 skewers. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl combine tequila, cilantro, brown sugar, paprika, and chili powder; whisk until completely combined.
• Brush the grill grates with a little bit of oil.
• Put the pineapple skewers on the grill and start to brush and baste the pineapples all over with the tequila mixture.Cook for 10 minutes, turning and basting from time to time.
• Remove skewers from grill.
• Serve.

TEQUILA ORANGE GLAZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Mix tequila, marmalade, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and mint together heat till sugar is dissolved.
• Preheat Grill.
• Place pineapple on grill.
• Baste with tequila mixture while grilling.
• Turn occasionally.
• Grill about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve hot with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE KEBABS WITH TEQUILA-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves.
• Thread pineapple pieces onto 6 skewers, dividing equally.
• Prepare bbq and oil the rack (medium heat - make sure bbq is thoroughly cleaned from previous use).
• Grill pineapple until brown, basting with tequila mixture and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes total.
• Remove pineapple from skewers; serve hot or warm.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH TEQUILA-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Thread pineapple pieces onto 6 skewers, dividing equally. (Tequila mixture and pineapple skewers can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill pineapple until brown, basting with tequila mixture and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes total. Remove pineapple from skewers; serve hot or warm.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare pineapple by removing the tops and the skin.
• Cut pineapple crosswise into six 3/4-inch-thick slices, remove the core.
• Stir together melted butter, brown sugar and curry powder.
• Grill pineapple slices on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 6 to 8 minutes or till heated through, turning once and brushing once or twice with butter mixture.
• Combine yogurt and coconut. To serve, cut pineapple slices in half. Serve warm with yogurt.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH TEQUILA-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Thread pineapple pieces onto 6 skewers, dividing equally. (Tequila mixture and pineapple skewers can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.).
• Marinade the pineapple for 30 minutes, bring to room temperature
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill pineapple until brown, basting with tequila mixture and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes total. Remove pineapple from skewers; serve hot or warm.