Grilled Tequila Cilantro Pineapple Recipes

TEQUILA GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat.
• Cut the pineapple wedges into about 2x2 cubes.
• Thread the pineapple pieces onto the bamboo skewers; you'll need 6 to 8 skewers. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl combine tequila, cilantro, brown sugar, paprika, and chili powder; whisk until completely combined.
• Brush the grill grates with a little bit of oil.
• Put the pineapple skewers on the grill and start to brush and baste the pineapples all over with the tequila mixture.Cook for 10 minutes, turning and basting from time to time.
• Remove skewers from grill.
• Serve.

GRILLED TEQUILA LIME PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

Steps:

• Soak 1 dozen small bamboo skewers in cold water. Cut off top and bottom poles of pineapple. Stand it upright on the cutting board and cut off rind, using a sharp knife and smooth downward motions. Remove any remaining eyes with the tip of a paring knife. Cut in quarters lengthwise and cut out and discard woody core. Cut flesh into 1 or 1 1/2-inch chunks.
• In a medium bowl, combine tequila, lime juice and sugar. Add pineapple chunks and toss to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat grill to medium high. Drain pineapple chunks and divide among skewers. Brush grill well, wipe with oiled paper towel and place skewers on grill at an angle. Cook a total of 68 minutes, turning frequently, until outside is lightly caramelized. Remove from grill, let cool slightly and serve 2 skewers in each bowl of Watermelon Granita.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE RINGLETTE WITH TEQUILA LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients, except coconut and pineapple rings, in blender and blend until smooth.
• Freeze the bowl of an ice cream maker according to instructions. Or pour into a covered freezer proof container and place in the freezer. Stir to break-up ice with a fork after the first 30 minutes in the freezer.
• Grill the pineapple rings until golden. Refrigerate until cold. Place a scoop of the sorbet centered on the ring and sprinkle with toasted coconut and put in the freezer for 15 minutes. Serve with Tequila Lime Sauce.
• Tequila Lime Sauce, recipe follows.
• Tequila Lime Sauce:
• 1 ounce tequila
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 cup nonfat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Place in a sealable container in the refrigerator until needed.

GRILLED TEQUILA-CILANTRO PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges. Place the wedges into a sealable plastic container or sealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, stir together the cilantro, tequila and chipotle. Pour into the container with the pineapple. Cut lemon and lime in half, squeeze out some juice and put the juice and fruit into the container. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, turning pineapple once.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. When the coals are hot, brush a light coating of oil on the grate.
• Grill wedges for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. If you like you can make a sauce by cooking the marinade in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce is thick and syrupy. It will be very spicy!

GRILLED TEQUILA-CILANTRO PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges. Place the wedges into a sealable plastic container or sealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, stir together the cilantro, tequila and chipotle. Pour into the container with the pineapple. Cut lemon and lime in half, squeeze out some juice and put the juice and fruit into the container. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, turning pineapple once.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. When the coals are hot, brush a light coating of oil on the grate.
• Grill wedges for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. If you like you can make a sauce by cooking the marinade in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce is thick and syrupy. It will be very spicy!

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH TEQUILA-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Thread pineapple pieces onto 6 skewers, dividing equally. (Tequila mixture and pineapple skewers can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill pineapple until brown, basting with tequila mixture and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes total. Remove pineapple from skewers; serve hot or warm.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• Stir in a big bowl all the ingredients until ginger together.-.
• Transfer in a flat baking mold in order to have only one layer pineapple crunches.
• Top with sugar.
• Broil until pineapple is caramelized.
• Top with remaining fresh cilantro and serve hot or chilled.
• Note: I've never tried this recipe with canned pineapple and canned roasted peppers. I suppose that this would work as well too. In any case I'm sure that the fresh ones are better! If you try, please let me know!

GRILLED TEQUILA-CILANTRO PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges. Place the wedges into a sealable plastic container or sealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, stir together the cilantro, tequila and chipotle. Pour into the container with the pineapple. Cut lemon and lime in half, squeeze out some juice and put the juice and fruit into the container. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, turning pineapple once.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. When the coals are hot, brush a light coating of oil on the grate.
• Grill wedges for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. If you like you can make a sauce by cooking the marinade in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce is thick and syrupy. It will be very spicy!

TEQUILA ORANGE GLAZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Mix tequila, marmalade, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and mint together heat till sugar is dissolved.
• Preheat Grill.
• Place pineapple on grill.
• Baste with tequila mixture while grilling.
• Turn occasionally.
• Grill about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve hot with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH TEQUILA-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Thread pineapple pieces onto 6 skewers, dividing equally. (Tequila mixture and pineapple skewers can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.).
• Marinade the pineapple for 30 minutes, bring to room temperature
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill pineapple until brown, basting with tequila mixture and turning occasionally, about 10 minutes total. Remove pineapple from skewers; serve hot or warm.