Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar, Coconut, and Rum
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- Served Person: Makes 4 servings
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- accompaniment: vanilla ice cream
- Carbohydrate 63 g(21%)
- Fat 3 g(5%)
- Fiber 5 g(19%)
- Protein 2 g(3%)
- Saturated Fat 3 g(14%)
- Sodium 41 mg(2%)
- Calories 303
Preparation Toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Cut pineapple crosswise into 8 slices (about 3/4 inch thick) and core slices. Stir together remaining ingredients in a shallow glass baking dish and add pineapple in 1 layer, turning to coat evenly. Marinate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes. Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see Grilling Procedure . Oil grill rack. Grill pineapple (reserve marinade), covered, turning once, until grill marks appear and pineapple is heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve pineapple with marinade and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Cooks' note:Pineapple can be cooked in an oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.
Preparation Toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Cut pineapple crosswise into 8 slices (about 3/4 inch thick) and core slices. Stir together remaining ingredients in a shallow glass baking dish and add pineapple in 1 layer, turning to coat evenly. Marinate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes. Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see Grilling Procedure . Oil grill rack. Grill pineapple (reserve marinade), covered, turning once, until grill marks appear and pineapple is heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve pineapple with marinade and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Cooks' note:Pineapple can be cooked in an oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.
