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    Home » Side Dishes » Grilled Pineapple - Slices or Spears

    Grilled Pineapple - Slices or Spears

    Published: Jun 29, 2020 · Modified: Nov 8, 2021 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    After using grilled pineapple in a few recipes here, I realized that it deserves its own post. What a surprising taste! You have to try it.

    Don’t get me wrong. Mother nature’s fresh pineapple,with its sweet-but-tart taste, is a taste miracle, so to speak. If paradise had a taste, for sure, it would be pineapple. But grilling the fruit transforms it. At first you might be skeptical, but give it a try. It’s heavenly!

    How to grill pineapple

    Grilling pineapple is pretty darn simple. No marinade, no special prep involved. If starting with canned pineapple slices, here are the steps:

    • Drain pineapple slices
    • Place directly on hot grill
    • Cook each side 3-4 minutes with grill closed
    • round slices of canned pineapple on the grill
    • pin for grilled pineapple

    Can I grill fresh pineapple?

    Even better! The only additional prep is peeling and slicing the pineapple. I prefer long spears of pineapple instead of circles. so cut the fresh pineapple lengthwise. If you can buy fresh pineapple peeled and cored it obviously saves a lot of time. The ultimate convenience is finding pineapple already cut into spears. #score

    The grilling process is the same – about 3 to 4 minutes each side, until the grill marks appear.

    What makes grilled pineapple so good?

    Pineapple is so sweet – the juice is irresistible! When those slices or spears come in contact with the hot grill, the sugars in the juice caramelize. It produces a sweetness with more depth than raw pineapple delivers on its own. Give it a try, you won’t believe the difference!

    This makes a perfect sweet summer side dish to accompany all your grilling favorites! Chicken on a stick anyone? Grilled pork tenderloin? Chicken legs on the grill? It all works!

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    Grilled Pineapple

    Enjoy this amazing grilled fruit!
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 can pineapple slices in juice, drained
    • or 1 Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into spears

    Instructions

    • Place pineapple slices or spears directly on hot grill grates (oil grates lightly if they are dry). Close grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
    • Enjoy with any other grilled food.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    FAQ/Additional Information

    Can I use a marinade before I grill pineapple?

    I feel that pineapple alone is enough. The grilled taste is incredible. However, I know that some like to enhance that sweet flavor. For you, here are a few ideas:
    - Honey, melted butter and a dash of hot sauce
    - Melted butter, brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon
    - Brown sugar and lime juice
    - Brown sugar and sea salt

    Can I grill pineapple on the stove?

    The best way to emulate an outdoor grill is with a cast iron pan. Heat the pan to a medium-high temperature and add a little oil to prevent sticking. Then, heat for 3-4 minutes per side, just as you would for a charcoal grill. Keep a close eye on the pineapple to prevent burning.

    Now that you are hooked on pineapple, here are a few more grilled side dishes to try:

    • Grilled beets
    • Grilled zucchini
    • Asparagus - also grilled!

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    1. Alexandra

      August 04, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      So many delicious uses for this lovely grilled pineapple!
      Delicious with savoury or sweet.

      Reply
      • Sula

        August 04, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        I agree! I find it impossible to resist!

        Reply
    2. Nicole

      July 01, 2020 at 8:41 am

      I love pineapple but never thought to grill it! I’ll have to give it a try this summer

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 01, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        It's easy and delicious - can't beat that!

        Reply
    3. Charlene

      July 01, 2020 at 7:47 am

      I had heard of grilled watermelon but never thought of pineapple. Going to try this weekend!

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 01, 2020 at 7:53 am

        You will love it!

        Reply
    4. Corinne

      July 01, 2020 at 7:44 am

      Great idea! I love pineapple, why haven't I thought of this!? Thanks for sharing 😀

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 01, 2020 at 7:53 am

        Its so easy and good!

        Reply
    5. Big Trouble

      June 29, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so tasty! And thank you for the marinade suggestions--those all sound different and delightful! Can't wait to try!~

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 29, 2020 at 1:00 pm

        I know you will love this - it's so good!

        Reply

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