This grilled pineapple recipe is fruity, sweet, and slightly spicy. It works well as an appetizer, side dish, or unique dessert!
How to Grill Pineapple
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Grilled Pineapple Ingredients
These are the five simple ingredients you’ll need to make this grilled pineapple recipe:
- Pineapple: Peel, core, and cut one fresh pineapple into rings.
- Butter: Melted butter lends richness and moisture.
- Honey: Honey adds subtle sweetness.
- Hot sauce: A dash of hot sauce heats things up.
- Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the grilled pineapple.
How to Make Grilled Pineapple
Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you grill pineapple at home: Marinate the pineapple rings in the remaining ingredients, then grill the rings on each side for two to three minutes.
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Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I’ve made this according to the recipe several times,” says skunk. “It makes a great side for a steak dinner along with grilled veggies, served alone or with grilled pears for dessert, or diced and added to coleslaw for a BBQ feast.”
“Wonderful taste and easy to make,” raves Scott Erla. “Used as a side dish but would have made a great dessert too!”
“I made this recipe as is with the exception of cutting the pineapple into spears instead of rings,” according to yucareb. “Turned out really juicy and REALLY sweet! I actually dipped mine in a bit of salt as I was eating to cut the sweetness some.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch rings
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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¼ teaspoon honey
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1 dash hot pepper sauce
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salt to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place pineapple rings in a large resealable plastic bag. Add butter, honey, hot pepper sauce, and salt.
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Seal the bag and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Grill pineapple rings until heated through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Recipe Tip
You can cut the pineapple slices into wedges for easier handling, then thread them onto skewers before grilling.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 46 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 46 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium 6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 44mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
