Grilled Pineapple Ringlette With Tequila Lime Sauce Recipes

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.

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.

TEQUILA LIME PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Remove rind from pineapple, core, and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Combine tequila, 1 tbl lime juice, and pineapple. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Drain and toss with brown sugar.
• Coat saute pan with canola oil and heat on medium high. Add pineapple slices and cook, turning frequently, until caramelized, about 6 minutes. Dice half of the slices into 1/4 inch pieces. (Refrigerate remaining slices for another use. I would probably not bother marinating half of the slices to begin with).
• Combine the diced pineapple with the remaining lime juice and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Let salsa sit for 30 minutes before serving.