Grilled Pineapple Skewers with a Spicy Coconut Rum Glaze
Juicy, grilled pineapple skewers covered with a spicy coconut rum glaze for a harmonious fusion of tropical sweetness and fiery zest.
Ingredients
2 qts DOLE® IQF Tropical Gold Pineapple Chunks, thawed
1-2 packs of grilling skewers
½ cup DOLE Fine Crushed Canned Pineapple in Juice, drained (for the glaze)
¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
½ cup dark rum (preferably aged)
3 Tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup lime juice (from roughly 12 ea Dole Chef-Ready Cuts Citrus Lime Wedges)
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mint, chiffonade
10 ea DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Citrus Lime Wedges
Directions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the pineapple chunks onto skewers. You may need to use multiple batches of skewers depending on the number you have available.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple, coconut milk, rum, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, grated ginger, and chopped habanero pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any large pieces of pineapple.
- Brush the pineapple skewers lightly with oil. Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and warmed through. You may need to grill the skewers in batches depending on the size of your grill.
- Brush the grilled pineapple skewers generously with the warm spicy coconut rum glaze. Heat the remaining glaze in the saucepan if it has thickened too much.
- Plate the grilled pineapple skewers and drizzle with any remaining glaze. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges.