Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

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These grilled pineapple slices are a favorite at a Brazilian steakhouse in Dallas. Not sure if this is the exact recipe they use but it tastes very close. Great side for kabobs and steak.

mid angle, looking at a plate full of Brazilian grilled pineapple
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 wedges
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into 6 wedges

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Whisk brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.

    Brown sugar and cinnamon mixed together in a glass bowl.

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  3. Transfer into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pineapple wedges to the bag; shake well to coat each wedge.

    Pineapple slices in a plastic bag coated in a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.

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  4. Grill pineapple wedges on the preheated grill until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

    Pineapple wedges coated in cinnamon-sugar caramelizing on the grill.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
0g Fat
66g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 58g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 300mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.