Pineapple on the Barbie

Written by Garden Vince | 24 November 2011

Grilled Pineapple

Grilled Pineapple is the perfect addition to a meaty barbie. I know this article is a little different from my usual posts but a recent experience made me think: ‘Why don’t I throw Pineapple on the barbie more often?’ Whether the meat is pork, steak, or chicken, grilled pineapple is a perfectly healthy and fulfilling accent or desert. As a carnivore with some vegetarian tendencies, I have also found grilled pineapple nourishing enough as a meal, especially in the scheme of the ‘5 small meals-a-day diet’.

Here is a quick recipe to delight the senses, and the process is especially rewarding when you use your own home grown pineapples directly to the grill. Sometimes I will put out the fresh pineapple slices for dinner and then for the next morning brunch, I grill up the remainder as a personal treat.

Ingredients:

1 large ripe pineapple

20 mL honey

30 mL melted butter

15 mL lime juice

Tips for Pineapple on the Barbie:

-You can also use this recipe on skewers or kabobs. Countertop grills work well too but proper drainage of the marinade is important and also cooking can be a little smoky so kitchen ventilation is also vital.

-Substituting the honey for brown sugar will caramelize the pineapple on the barbie.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pineapple (trim the top off, peel, and core). Cut the sections into quarters, and then into 2-3 cm slices.

2. Stir the melted butter, the honey, and lime juice, together in a small bowl.

3. You can either apply this marinade mixture to the pineapple slices by brushing it onto all sides or by marinating in a freezer bag for at least 30 mins. Consider overnight marinating in the fridge for deeper flavour. Personally, more of the natural pineapple flavour the better, so I just simply brush the marinade mix on all sides and let sit for 15 mins.

4. Grill the flavourful Pineapple slices for 3-4 minutes on each side or until grilling marks appear.

5. Remove from the grill and enjoy!