Grilled Pineapple is one of the most iconic summer cookout foods ever! Juicy, sweet, smokey, with a slight tang, it is one of the most enjoyable side dishes you can have for any barbecue.
Nothing says summer cook out better than grilled pineapples on the smoker! A grilled pineapple has that smokey, sweet and caramelized taste that is simply irresistible.
It’s perfect on burgers, hot dogs or even just eaten on its own. No backyard cook out is complete without the warm sweet & tangy taste of a smoked pineapple.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Fresh Whole Pineapple: Always use fresh whole pineapples for this recipe – trust me, it makes a difference
- Tajin: This tart and slightly sour spice blend is excellent for grilled pineapples
The Ingredients for Grilled Pineapple
- 1 whole Pineapple (cut into spears)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Tajin
The Equipment Needed
- Traeger Ironwood Wood Pellet Grill (or any other quality smoker)
How To Make Grilled Pineapple Spears
This grilling pineapple recipe is easy!
Start by cutting your whole pineapple into long spears.
Lay them out, baste them with a light layer of unsalted butter (melted) and dash each pineapple spear with Tajin.
Next, heat your grill to 500°F and lay your pineapple spears directly on the grill grates.
Let them grill, turning once, for about 8-11 minutes on each side – until the pineapple spears develop some nice char lines.
Remove from the grill and serve these smoked pineapples immediately.
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Equipment
- Traeger Ironwood Wood Pellet Grill, (or any other quality smoker)
Ingredients
- 1 whole Pineapple, (cut into spears)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Tajin
Instructions
How To Make Grilled Pineapple Spears
- This grilling pineapple recipe is easy!
- Start by cutting your whole pineapple into long spears.
- Lay them out, baste them with a light layer of unsalted butter (melted) and dash each pineapple spear with Tajin.
- Next, heat your grill to 500°F and lay your pineapple spears directly on the grill grates.
- Let them grill, turning once, for about 8-11 minutes on each side – until the pineapple spears develop some nice char lines.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
Can you use canned pineapples for this recipe?
Yes you can, but I would highly recommend using fresh whole pineapples – trust me, it makes a difference.
Does Tajin taste good on fruit?
Absolutely yes! This tart and slightly sour spice blend is excellent for grilled pineapples.
Jalen
Awesome grilled pineapple recipe! I’m definitely going to make this one of my summer cookout sides this weekend!
Umamiology
Yes, these grilled pineapples are great for cookouts!
Paula
woahhhhh grilled pineapple is just sooooo good. The sugars in the pineapple are really brought out and taste amazing!
Umamiology
Yep – that caramelized taste of the grilled pineapples is amazing!
Vicky
This grilled pineapple is on point! The sweet, smoky flavors are a total hit for summer BBQs!
Umamiology
Yes – these grilled pineapples are perfect for summer grilling!
Gianne
The caramelized and smoky flavor was out of this world. It’s the perfect sweet and juicy treat for a summer BBQ. Can’t wait to make it again!
Carrie Robinson
What a great way to prepare pineapple! I bet this tastes amazing. 🙂
Umamiology
Thanks let me know if you try it!
Angela
Such A great treat for summer. We’ll be making this on the weekend.
Umamiology
Let me know how it goes!
Cecilia
Amazing! I’ve never liked grilled pineapple, but the Tajin powder makes such a difference! It’s slightly tangy, spicy and adds a bit of twist to plain grilled pineapples that I can’t get enough of. It’s even real great on fresh pineapple. Tajin powder for the win.
Umamiology
Yes, the tajin really makes a difference for these grilled pineapples!
Liz
SO delicious! We chopped and served it over vanilla ice cream!!!
Umamiology
That’s a perfect use for these grilled pineapples!
Juyali
Grilled pineapple is a game-changer! I love it on its own or as a topping for tacos and even desserts!
Umamiology
Glad you like it!
Amy
This was crazy delicious! It was so good no one commented on my steak….. (sad face)
Umamiology
Aww – it does make a great pair with steak!
Lauren
I’d been wanting to make grilled pineapple since having it at a Brazilian steakhouse. We made one with this recipe and the Tajin and LOVED it!
Umamiology
Yes, the tajin makes it great!
Bernice
People underestimate how much flavour grilled pineapple has, especially when it gets a beautiful char on it. You have outdone yourself with this amazing recipe and it was a huge hit this weekend at our family barbecue. So good!
Umamiology
So true – grilled pineapple has such great flavor!
Elizabeth
A summer staple! The added tajin is perfection.
Umamiology
Yes the Tajin really works on these grilled pineapples!
nancy
i’ve never cooked my pineapple before. Man was I missing out. It is SO TASTY – thanks for introducing me to this
Gianne
The sweetness of the pineapple caramelized beautifully on the grill, and the slight char added an extra depth of flavor. So easy and so delicious!
Dina and Bruce
Love the Tajin on this grilled pineapple!
Elizabeth
A delicious sweet treat! Perfect for summer BBQs. Very tempted to add this to tacos al pastor!
Shelby
This grilled pineapple is so juicy and flavorful! It’s versatile too so I put it on everything from salad to burgers.
Harriet Young
These were absolutely fabulous! So moreish that I needed to go and buy another pineapple. Thank you!
Ieva
Loved it! We rarely get to cook outdoors on the grill, so I always roasted my pineapple, but the weather was gorgeous the other day and I tried your method! Superb! Cannot wait to make it again 🙂
Amy Liu Dong
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Amy Liu Dong
Wow! This grilled pineapple treat looks incredibly delicious! It looks so enticing and very tempting! I totally love it!
Liz
The carmelization from the grill was so yummy!!! We’ll be making this a lot this summer!!
Anjali
We made this on the grill last night and it turned out perfectly!! The pineapple was sweet, caramelized and smoky – the best summer treat!
Charah
This recipe is soo delicious, I will make this tonight. thanks for sharing
Gianne
The sweetness was intensified and the charred edges added a lovely smoky flavor. It was so easy to make and the perfect addition to a summer BBQ. Definitely a new favorite!
Sharon
Oh wow, what a great way to enjoy pineapple, especially when it’s not quite sweet enough. Adding a little spice, butter, and heat for carmelization sounds good!!
Heather
So delicious, this grilled pineapple pairs with so many summer dishes! It’s easy and flavorful, we loved it, thank you!
Swathi
I tried your grilled pineapple with tajin seasoning and butter is so yummy.