1fresh pineapplepeeled, cored, and cut into 8 spears
¼cuplight brown sugar
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoonvanilla extract
⅛teaspoonkosher salt
vegetable oil sprayfor the grill
Instructions
Place the pineapple in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the brown sugar, cayenne, vanilla extract, and salt. Toss to combine.
Cover the pineapple with plastic wrap and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. You can also place the pineapple in the refrigerator to marinate overnight. You will have a few tablespoons of liquid in the bottom of your bowl. Do not discard it.
Preheat your grill pan over high heat and spray with cooking spray just before adding the pineapple.
Grill the pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
While the pineapple is grilling, place the excess marinade liquid in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 90 seconds or until bubbly and syrupy. Set aside.
Remove the grilled pineapple to the serving platter and drizzle it with the excess marinade syrup just before serving.