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Pineapple

5 years ago

I always try to keep fresh flowers on the table, but today I have a pineapple and that completely works for me! I definitely intend to occasionally get a fresh pineapple rather than a bouquet. :)

I'd like I to slice and grill it, but the weather isn't very nice. I could stick it under the broiler, or I have a new torch and I'm wondering if that's a good idea? So far, I've only used the torch to roast/skin Anaheim peppers and it was really wild -- skin crackling everywhere! lol! It worked great! :)

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foodonastump

5 years ago

I love pineapple but my mouth is literally stinging just reading this! I vote for the torch. Always need to find extra justifications for having purchased new toys.

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lindac92
5 years ago
How about "frying" the pineapple in a hot buttered cast iron fry pan?
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plllog
5 years ago
I'm scared of my torch. Not so much the flame, but I'm scared I'll touch aa hot part. I got leather mitts like for putting things in and out of a kiln, but haven’t gotten my nerve up. I’m all admiration that you'd do it just to cook a pineapple. :) Traditional symbol of hospitality. Interesting to use in place of a bouquet.
Islay Corbel
5 years ago
It would be a beautiful centrepiece surrounded by some exotic flowers!

Torch some slices dusted with icing sugar.
HU-515828868
5 years ago
A bromiliad like pineapple looks awesome with other bromiliad flowers the skin off of the pineapple can be used for decorations too.I surrounded a case once and added the top to some Lily .I always dry the top then root it to plant takes about 4 yrs to bloom.
bbstx
5 years ago
In 19th century England, pineapples were rented to be used as centerpieces. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65506/super-luxe-history-pineapples-and-why-they-used-cost-8000
party_music50
Original Author
5 years ago
Bbstx, I like the idea of carrying around a pineapple to display my wealth. Lol.

The torch didn’t work on plain pineapple, and then it didn’t work on pineapple with a little brown sugar.... I think because it’s too wet and fresh. Ended up doing it in a dry pan with just a bit of brown sugar and it was very good.
Islay Corbel
5 years ago
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I think icing sugar works better....

Look at this! Really beautiful. Might have to make one for Christmas.
party_music50
Original Author
5 years ago
IC, was there a link or photo that didn't get posted? I remembered your recommendation, but it was going w/ a ham so I wanted the bit of brown sugar for flavor.
Islay Corbel
5 years ago
Here it is. Sorry I got the link wrong. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/candied-pineapple-51229010
party_music50
Original Author
5 years ago
The whole candied pineapple certainly looks interesting.

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