Grilled Pineapple Mai Tai Food

GRILLED PINEAPPLE MAI TAI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place sugar in a shallow bowl. Dip lime halves in sugar to coat.
• Grill lime and pineapple wedges, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool.
• Fill a cocktail shaker and Old Fashioned glass with ice.
• Squeeze 1/2 fluid ounce lime juice and 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice into the shaker. Add gold rum, silver rum, triple sec, and orgeat syrup. Cover and shake until the outside of shaker has frosted. Strain into the glass and garnish with a grilled pineapple wedge.

MAI TAI

Steps:

• Combine the rums, lime juice, orange liqueur, almond syrup, orange juice and pineapple juice in a mason jar and secure the lid. Shake well. Fill 4 rocks glasses with ice and pour over the mixture.
• Add a splash of cherry juice to each glass. Garnish with the cherries, wedges of fresh pineapple and mint leaves.

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.

GRILLED ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH PINEAPPLES

Steps:

• Chop the vegetables into similar sized chunks. Place all ingredients in large bowl. Do not drain pineapple. Mix thoroughly, then drain all liquids.
• Grilled:.
• Option 1 -- place vegetables in grill-safe roasting pan and place on grill. Med high heat. Stir every 5-10 minutes until tender.
• Option 2 -- place vegetables on heavy duty aluminum foil sprayed lightly with Pam. Fold aluminum foil into a sealed pouch and place on grill. Med heat. Turn over every 5 minutes for 20 - 25 minutes. (Is usually done by the time your meat is done).
• Oven: Place vegetables in roasting pan. Bake at 350°F Stir every 10 minutes until tender.

OUT OF THIS WORLD - MAI TAI (PINEAPPLE VERSION)

Steps:

• Pour all the ingredients except the dark rum into a shaker with ice cubes.
• Shake well.
• Strain into an old-fashioned glass half filled with ice.
• Top with the dark rum.
• Garnish with the cherry.

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.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Combine syrup and butter; set aside. Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, leaving top attached. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn; brush with maple butter. Grill 5-7 minutes longer or until heated through; brush with maple butter and sprinkle with nuts. Serve with remaining maple butter.