This 5 ingredient Spicy Grilled Pineapple packs quite a lot of flavor & would be the perfect end to your day out at the grill!!!
I think I fell in love with cooking over fire on my first camping trip – even instant noodles and canned soup heated over a wood fire tasted heavenly. I know, that doesn’t count as ‘cooking’ but I did make popcorn (in a foil packet) and s’mores, of course! I’ve never had so much fun cooking, than I did that day over campfire, bothered by all sorts of insects attracted to the light.
That was early fall last year, and I’ve been dying for a repeat of that! I live in a third floor apartment without a balcony, and the only grill I have access to is the common one at the apartment, and since they officially opened it for summer on Memorial day, it’s been so swamped with people, that I don’t think I’ll be grilling anything for a while now. So to sate my whims, I bought a cast iron grill pan and a bunch of vegetables and fruits to grill in my own kitchen! Would I miss the smokiness of the BBQ? Totally, but I’ll take what I can get!
So, I swung by the freezer aisle to pick up some more of my Dorot frozen herbs because what’s cooking without a brilliant burst of flavor on the side??? And I’m not complaining about the faster prep either!
I can’t believe that I’m going to sing another Dorot song here, but that’s what you do when you truly, truly love a product that unexpectedly changed your life (for the better!). Last time, I made a 3 ingredient Mango Basil Sorbet using Dorot Chopped Basil and since then I’ve been a regular Dorot addict, because the alternative is grating my fingers while I try to get a fresh dose of ginger and garlic in every meal, which at my place happens more often than not!
This time, I got a pack of Dorot Chopped Cilantro, even though I’ve not lived a single day without fresh cilantro in my fridge. But I saw it and grabbed it, because, well, it was the only Dorot Frozen herb that I haven’t tried yet, and I didn’t want it to feel left out. No, I’m not crazy!
And you know what? Turns out, the Dorot Chopped Cilantro, was so finely chopped (finer than I could have ever possibly gotten it), that it is just perfect in marinades, delivering that citrus zing and tiny enough to stick to the food and not fall off while cooking! Perfect for basting, brushing and glazing, which is precisely what I needed it for anyway. I had Grilled Pineapple on my mind. Meant-to-be? I think so!
So I came home and got the marinade together in less than a minute – unbelievable, yet true. That’s what happens when you eliminate herb prep. Sambal Oelek (Indonesian Chilli paste), a touch of honey, Dorot Crushed ginger and Dorot Chopped cilantro. That’s it! Buy the pineapple pre-sliced, and you’ll be pulling this off without taking out your chopping board or a knife!
Pour the marinade over the pineapple slices and refrigerate (or let sit in room temperature, doesn’t matter). And throw it on a hot grill! That’s it! I bet this marinade works great with almost any fruit/vegetable, but let me test that theory and confirm.
Note to cook: Try not to snack on the pineapples while it’s marinating. It’s super hard not to, I know, but try and resist the temptation.
Juicy, sweet, zingy with a subtle heat – that’s what awaits you in this spicy grilled pineapple, and I just managed it effortlessly without worrying about prep, thanks to my Dorot Frozen herbs. If you haven’t picked them up yet, you definitely must!
Here’s a few things you should know about Dorot and it’s general awesomeness:
Dorot herbs are packed and frozen within 90 minutes of harvest. And they have a shelf life of 2 years! Which means, you are getting absolute freshness, with every cube. The herbs are prepped and pre-portioned. So no more measuring! And most importantly, no more garlic hands! Yaaay! And all this without any artificial preservatives, and it’s completely VEGAN, Gluten-Free and Kosher!
You’ll find Dorot Frozen herbs in the frozen vegetable section of your supermarket (Use this locator to find a store closest to you). Currently they have Chopped cilantro, basil, parsley, dill, chilli, glazed onions, crushed garlic and ginger.
And the only thing left to do, is fire up the grill, put your feet up and have a nice day out in the sun! And don’t miss out on dessert – this spicy grilled pineapple would be the perfect end to a perfect day out by the grill! *sigh*
Topping Suggestions:
My blogger friend Swayam from La Petit Chef had wonderful topping ideas for her spicy grilled pineapple: desiccated coconut, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, chopped green chillies (not for the faint-hearted) and pink Himalayan salt. How perfectly wonderful, isn’t it??? Get creative, folks!
When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here!
Sarah says
I love grilled pineapple and this sweet and savory take sounds phenomenal!
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Sarah!
Daniela Anderson says
I have never tried grrilling fruit, although I hear they taste fabulous, which I truly believe. Your grilled pineapples look very posh, the kind of dish you want to impress your guests with. I surely am very impreseed!
Tina Dawson says
Aww thanks Daniela!
Swathi says
I have to look into dorot. always it is nice to have some herb in handy. That is one of the perfect grilled pineapple. Pineapple itself is taste great when it is grilled. Your spicy touch with sambal, ginger and cilantro is double yum.
Tina Dawson says
Oh I am loving these little cubes… I was sceptical at first too, but I’m a convert now! 🙂
Amanda says
Grilled pineapple screams summer and is a perfect side dish for any grilled meal (or even a dessert with a sorbet or frozen yogurt to temper the heat of the chili paste.) Thanks to your locator link, I know that I can buy Dodrot very nearby.
Tina Dawson says
Ohhh they are amazing with ice-cream on the side! Sooo good!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
I am a big fan of those little cubes. This recipe sounds delicious too. These little gems are easy, and I never throw out fresh herbs that have gone bad. I will have give this a try…or should I say…give the recipe to hubby, the BBQ king.
Tina Dawson says
Yes you should, it is pretty amazing!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
This grilled pineapple looks sooo good! I’ve never purchased the frozen herbs but it sounds like a great way to save time and always have your favorites on hand. I need to try the cilantro since that’s one of my favorites.
Tina Dawson says
Cilantro is my fav too!
Byron Thomas says
Yes, it’s totally true and you’re totally right. Any food – I don’t care what it is – always tastes better when cooked over an open flame and eaten outside. What is that? Some primal call from days of the past?
I’ll be trying some of this grilled pineapple really soon. It sounds wonderfully delicious!
Tina Dawson says
So true, isn’t it??? The smokiness is so magical!
Molly Kumar says
These look so delicious Tina and I just wanna grab them out of the screen!!! I love a combination of sweet-spicy and these fit right in and so easy to make too.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Molly, I hope you try it!
Christine says
Looks delicious! Definitely want to make this next time we cook out or have friends over. Can’t wait!
Tina Dawson says
I hope you like them, Christine!
Adriana Lopez Martn says
This is beyond lovely, great idea to grill the pineapple and condiment with spices. Never tried Dorot now I want to look for the product. I love you pics too beautiful!
Tina Dawson says
Oh Dorot is a godsend! Look for it in the frozen vegetable section. You’ll also find a store locator link in the post.
cookilicious says
Oh wow..what an interesting recipe..Love the flavors and the color! I too have become a fan of Dorot..its so easy to use..why didn’t I buy this earlier?! 🙂
Tina Dawson says
I know, I ask myself the same thing everyday! 🙂
Mary says
I’m so glad it’s grilling season, and I love the way that high heat transforms pineapple into something not just sweet but delightfully caramelized and complex! This looks great!
Tina Dawson says
So true Mary! Thanks!
Edyta says
Love grilled pineapple and addition of sambal and cilantro makes this recipe irresistible.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Edyta! It really was!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
I have never thought to marinate pineapple even though I love it with marinated chicken. What a great idea! I love using these Dorot spices too especially in the winter when fresh is harder to find.
Tina Dawson says
Absolutely! And in the summer, where every minute you can spare out of the kitchen is a blessing!
Joyce says
Holy Flavour! Sweet and spicy grilled pineapple sounds fantastic already on it’s own but the addition of the spices puts this over the top! I love Darot spices, especially their garlic! They are always so convenient and easy to use, (I find chopping sometimes a bit tedious) and I love that there’s no artificial preservatives!
Tina Dawson says
Another Dorot fan! yaaay! I love their garlic too, mostly coz it saves me from walking around with fingers smelling garlicky all day!