This Grilled Pineapple recipe is simple, healthy, and completely delicious. There’s just three ingredients (and no sugar!), but it tastes like a dessert. Place the slices on your bbq and prepare to add an amazing side to your dinner. And bonus it’s gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant.
If you haven’t grilled fruit, the very first thing you should grill is pineapple. It’s natural sweetness is enhanced both by the cinnamon and by the heat of the grill, making the fruit even more flavorful.
This recipe is Whole30 compliant as written, though if you have a sugar dragon I would recommend waiting until after your Whole30 to eat this. If you’re not on a Whole30, plop a bit of ice cream on top of one of the slices and serve it up as dessert.
Now let’s get to the recipe.
HOW TO GRILL PINEAPPLE
STEP 1: PREP THE PINEAPPLE
Use a large sharp knife and cutting board to cut off both the top and bottom part of the pineapple.
Next turn the pineapple on one of it’s cut ends and start slicing the prickly outside skin off. Cut in small portions, making sure to curve around the slightly wider middle section of the pineapple. Do this until all of the outside skin is removed (you can throw the skin away).
Place the pineapple on its side and cut into thick slices, between half an inch and one inch wide.
Put the cut slices of pineapple in a large bowl and pour the melted coconut oil over them. Measure out the ground cinnamon with a measuring spoon and sprinkle it over the pineapple.
Use your hands to rub the oil and cinnamon all over the pineapple, making sure each slice is fully covered.
STEP 2: GRILL THE PINEAPPLE
Heat the gas grill to 400 degrees F. Once it’s fully heated, place the pineapple slices on the grill with a pair of tongs. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes, then open the lid and use the tongs to flip the pineapple slices over onto the other side. Close the lid and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes – this will vary depending on how thick your slices are. Check after the first 5 minutes (after flipping the pineapple), then if not done, cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
To test if your pineapple is done, take a fork and press it into the flesh of the pineapple on one side (an inch or two outside of the middle core, not in the core itself). If the fork goes in easily it is done cooking. If it has some resistance and is not soft, keep cooking it for another 2 to 3 minutes. Once all the slices are done, remove the pineapple with the tongs and serve immediately.
FAQ
You may have a couple of questions about grilled pineapple. Let’s get to those now.
HOW LONG DO YOU GRILL PINEAPPLE?
This will depend on how thick you slice your pineapple. The thinner your slice, the less time it will take to cook. However if it’s too thin it will be flimsy and more difficult to grill! I recommend between half an inch and one inch thick, which typically requires between 10 and 15 minutes of grilling time.
WHAT GOES WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE?
There are lots of great ways to eat grilled pineapple! Try it:
- with some grilled teriyaki chicken,
- on a chicken burger,
- in a sweet potato slider, or
- combine it with savory vegetables like grilled onions or grilled peppers!
GRILLING TIPS
- Err on the side of cutting the pineapple slices too thick rather than too thin. Thinner slices of pineapple are flimsy and more difficult to manage on the grill.
- I recommend you don’t remove the core of the pineapple as it makes the slices easier to manage.
- Flipping the pineapple can be tricky as they are slightly slippery and the grill will be hot! I recommend wearing an oven mitt while doing so to protect your hands.
- Get to know the hot spots on your grill. Most grills have certain spots that are hotter than others, meaning some onions may be done before others. Likely hot spots are directly over flames and likely cooler spots are at the front of the grill (closer to the opening of the lid).
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Healthy Grilled Pineapple (Whole30, Paleo, GF)
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
- 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Use a large sharp knife and cutting board to cut off both the top and bottom part of the pineapple. Next turn the pineapple on one of it’s cut ends and start slicing the prickly outside skin off. Cut in small portions, making sure to curve around the slightly wider middle section of the pineapple. Do this until all of the outside skin is removed (you can throw the skin away).
- Place the pineapple on its side and cut into thick slices, between half an inch and one inch wide. Put the cut slices of pineapple in a large bowl and pour the melted coconut oil over them. Measure out the ground cinnamon with a measuring spoon and sprinkle it over the pineapple. Use your hands to rub the oil and cinnamon all over the pineapple, making sure each slice is fully covered.
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees F. Once it’s fully heated, place the pineapple slices on the grill with a pair of tongs. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes, then open the lid and use the tongs to flip the pineapple slices over onto the other side. Close the lid and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes – this will vary depending on how thick your slices are. Check after the first 5 minutes (after flipping the pineapple), then if not done, cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- To test if your pineapple is done, take a fork and press it into the flesh of the pineapple on one side (an inch or two outside of the middle core, not in the core itself). If the fork goes in easily it is done cooking. If it has some resistance and is not soft, keep cooking it for another 2 to 3 minutes. Once all the slices are done, remove the pineapple with the tongs and serve immediately.
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