A fresh pineapple recipe that makes an amazing side dish! Fresh cut pineapple in marinated in a citrus cilantro marinade. This side dish pairs really well with spicy, Mexican, or barbecue flavors.
Peel, core, and chop the fresh pineapple into ½-1 inch chunks.
In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, orange juice, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
Pour the citrus herb glaze over the fresh cut pineapple and stir to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 6-24 hours, stirring the pineapple at least one time while it is marinating.
Serve as an amazing side dish that is refreshing and sweet!
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Notes
Picking a Ripe Pineapple:
Use your nose! Give that pineapple a big whiff. If the smell of sweet pineapple is coming thru it's thick spiny skin then you are in luck. You have found a nice ripe one.
Give it a little squeeze! If the fruit has a very tiny give and is not rock hard, then you are in business. This is a good one.
Take a good look! The fruit will change colors on the inside AND the outside as it ripens. If the outside has a nice yellow glow from top to bottom, you can bet the inside is nice and ripe. Just make sure the pineapple is not starting to turn orange. At that point it is over-ripe.
Give it a tug! Pull gently on the very top leaves of the pineapple. If the leaves pull out with very little effort, it's ready to go.