Charred Pineapple with Hot Honey
Sweet, caramelized pineapple spears kissed with char, finished with spicy hot honey and crispy chili flakes. A showstopping 15-minute Hawaiian-inspired side that works as a light dinner, dessert, or appetizer.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 1 medium, peeled and cored pineapple, fresh
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 whole lime
- 1 pinch fleur de sel or sea salt
- 6 leaves, torn fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut pineapple lengthwise into 4 spears, then cut each in half crosswise to make 8 pieces.
- 2
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Lay pineapple pieces flat on the hot pan without moving them — listen for a steady sizzle.
- 4
Flip once when edges turn deep golden brown with char marks, then cook the other side 2 minutes.
- 5
Warm honey with red pepper flakes in a small bowl over the stove or microwave for 30 seconds until thin.
- 6
Slide pineapple onto a platter, drizzle with hot honey, squeeze lime juice over top, sprinkle salt and mint, serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl
- tongs
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
CookSnap is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
