Grilling pineapple: fruity ideas for the side dish

Grill the pineapple
Fruity ideas for the side dish from the grill

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Grilling pineapple is very easy and tastes delicious! With us you will learn how you can prepare pineapples on the grill.

Grilling pineapple slices: this is how it works

  1. First you have to cut the pineapple and remove the stalk in the middle. You can decide for yourself whether you want them rather in slices want to grill or cut lengthways in columns.
  2. Then brush the pineapple pieces with a little oil and with coarse salt sprinkle. If you like it sweeter, you can use brown sugar.
  3. Now you can grill the pineapple: Place it in the indirect area on the grill (not directly above the charcoal) and cook it about two to three minutes on each side long. You should then see clear stripes on the fruit.
  4. Serve the pineapple while it’s still hot. It tastes best in combination with a little honey.

Grill the pineapple on a skewer

Grilled pineapple is also a real treat when skewered. You can grill them vegetarian as vegetable skewers or together with chicken. To do this, you should cut the fruit into cubes and put it on a grill skewer with the ingredients of your choice. Note, however, that the Can differentiate between cooking times: Since meat usually has to lie on the grill a little longer, the fruit or vegetables burn quickly – alternatively, you can grill the skewers separately and later eat them together on the plate.

Grill the pineapple with the skin on

If you have to go fast, the pineapple can too quartered and with bowl be placed on the grill. You can marinate the pieces in advance, for example by coating them with honey and rum. A little butter or cinnamon also give the fruit a great aroma.

Grilling pineapple – gratinated with cheese

How about a summer raclette? Similar to toast Hawaii, you can bake pineapple on the grill with ham and cheese. requirement of it is a heat-resistant bowl or panThe cheese should not drip into the embers.

You haven’t got enough yet? We’ll show you more ways to grill fruit and tasty ideas for even more grill side dishes. In the BRIGITTE community you can also exchange ideas about other recipe ideas.

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