Tequila Orange Glazed Grilled 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 POUND CAKE WITH TEQUILA-SOAKED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat, or prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, tequila and 1/4 cup water. Set the pan on the grill (or a side burner on medium-high heat) and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let stand until cool.
• Put the pineapple slices in a baking dish and pour the cooled syrup over them, tossing gently to coat. Let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
• Whip the heavy cream in a bowl to the soft-peak stage. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Spread the butter on both sides of each pound cake slice and grill, turning once, until light golden, about 1 minute per side. Drain the pineapple, reserving the syrup, and grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side.
• To assemble, place each pound cake slice on a dessert plate and top with 2 pineapple rings. Drizzle a little of the tequila syrup over each plate, top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a mint sprig and some chopped mint.

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 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 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.