Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 spears
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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Vegetable oil spray, for the grill
# Instructions:
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Place the pineapple in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the brown sugar, cayenne, vanilla extract, and salt. Toss to combine.
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Cover the pineapple with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Reserve the liquid marinade.
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Preheat your grill pan over high heat. Spray with vegetable oil spray just before adding the pineapple.
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Grill the pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
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Place the excess marinade liquid in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 90 seconds or until bubbly and syrupy. Set aside.
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Remove the grilled pineapple to a serving platter and drizzle with the prepared marinade syrup before serving.
# Notes:
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You can buy a pre-peeled and cored whole ripe pineapple to reduce prep time significantly.
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Cut the pineapple into rings instead of spears if preferred, but avoid cutting slices too thinly to maintain integrity when grilling.
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For outdoor grills, use grill plates if the grates are too wide for the pineapple spears.