Char-Grilled Pineapple (Barbecue and Grilling)

 

                This recipe makes extra papaya butter, which is wonderful spread on toast the next morning.

Serves 8 to 10

• 2 pineapples, peeled, cored and cut into medium-thick spears
• 1 recipe Sugar and Spice rub, click here for the recipe

Papaya butter

• 125 ml chopped papaya
• 125 ml unsalted butter, softened
• 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in your grill.
2. Prepare the butter : In a food processor, purée papaya, butter and lemon juice until smooth ; spoon into a microwave-safe bowl and set aside.
3. Grill pineapple spears for about 2 minutes per side, turning once, until pineapple has nice char marks ; arrange on a platter and sprinkle with some of the rub.
4. If necessary, microwave papaya butter on high for 5 to 10 seconds, or until soft ; spoon over pineapple and dust with a little more of the rub.

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