Barbequed Pineapple Food

BARBEQUED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Peel the pineapple and, leaving it whole, cut out the center core. Slice into 8 rings, and place them in a shallow glass dish or resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, mix together the rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Pour marinade over the pineapple, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly oil grate.
• Grill pineapple rings 15 minutes, turning once, or until outside is dry and char marked. Serve with remaining marinade.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with a single layer of hot coals.
• When the grill is ready, brush the pineapple wedges lightly with the oil and place them on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until nicely charred and lightly colored. Remove to a serving plate and drizzle with honey.

HONEY-GLAZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in large glass baking dish. Peel pineapple; cut crosswise into 6 rounds. Remove core; discard. Add pineapple to dish; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove pineapple from marinade (reserve marinade). Grill until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to serving dish. Pour reserved marinade over. Sprinkle with mint. Serve warm or chilled.
• *Sold at liquor stores and in the liquor or specialty foods section of supermarkets.

JAMAICAN PINEAPPLE FOR THE BBQ

Steps:

• Cut off crown (leafy part) of pineapple and slice it in half lengthwise.
• Cut each half lengthwise again into 3 wedges.
• Remove the hard, middle core of all 6 wedges by slicing it off with a knife.
• Carefully cut each wedge into 1 inch slices, but do not cut through the skin.
• In a saucepan, bring honey, rum, brown sugar and butter to a boil.
• Place pineapple on a well-oiled grill grid.
• Indirect or low heat works best.
• Baste with rum mixture.
• Continue cooking for 30 minutes, turning and basting every 10 minutes, until pineapple is light brown.
• ENJOY!

BBQ BAKED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut off crown from pineapple and discard.
• Without peeling, cut pineapple lengthwise into 6 wedges.
• Remove core from each piece.
• With serrated knife, loosen pineapple from outer rind, cut fruit almost through crosswise into wedges but do not remove rind.
• Place each wedge on 12 inch square double sheet of foil.
• Drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with rum (if using) and dot with butter.
• Fold up foil, sealing loosely to leave room for steam.
• Cover and bake on grill over medium hot coals or on medium setting for 30 to 40 minutes or until very hot and bubbly.
• Serve hot, topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

CHILI-LIME GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Peel pineapple, removing any eyes from fruit. Cut lengthwise into 6 wedges; remove core. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Brush pineapple with half of the glaze; reserve remaining mixture for basting., Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved glaze.