Grilled Pineapple Strips

Grilled Pineapple Strips

What goes with chicken? This for sure: grilled pineapple. Try a side dish that’s a bit different:


GRILLED PINEAPPLE STRIPS


One whole pineapple
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
sea salt or kosher salt


Cut the leaves off the pineapple. Remove the outer fibrous rind. Cut the pineapple into strips and place them in a plastic bag or bowl. Heat the brown sugar, coconut oil, orange juice and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into the bag over the pineapple. Let rest for at least 45 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium (or use a grill pan or the oven broiler). Grill the strips for about 4 minutes per side or until well glazed and tender, brushing occasionally with some of the liquid. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.

Makes 6 servings