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Pineapple

3 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

3 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
3 years ago
How about "frying" the pineapple in a hot buttered cast iron fry pan?
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Thanks for the replies. I found the answer to my question. I don't know if I have this variety, but I picked the pineapples based on the info. So tasty! None of them had the fruity aroma. The photo is of the largest one. The back side was much greener, but had some yellow spots. https://kauaisugarloaf.com/pages/about-pineapple How to know if a Sugarloaf Pineapple is ripe The perfectly ripe Kauaʻi Sugarloaf Pineapple will be mostly a rich green color with yellow dots in the center of the eyes. The eyes should be fully developed and look swollen, not flat, with a yellow center. At the very least, the yellow dots in the center of the eyes should be evident around the base of the fruit. At a glance, the flesh of Kauaʻi Sugarloaf is rich green and the outside flesh will feel much harder than other pineapple, even though the inside of Sugarloaf is softer, it has been described as creamy with no strings and with an edible core. es the same size will be sweeter. Sugar weighs more than water, hence a really sweet fully ripened pineapple is heavier than a unripe pineapple of the same size. Kauaʻi Sugarloaf is much sweeter and hence it will feel heavy for its size. Sugarloaf Pineapple is the lowest acid, sweetest, most delicious and fullest flavored pineapple. MYTH: The ability to pull a leaf from the crown, the top of the pineapple, as an indication of ripeness is complete myth, despite the enduring popularity of this falsehood.
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plllog
3 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
3 years ago
It would be a beautiful centrepiece surrounded by some exotic flowers!

Torch some slices dusted with icing sugar.
HU-515828868
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I think icing sugar works better....

Look at this! Really beautiful. Might have to make one for Christmas.
party_music50
Original Author
3 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
3 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
3 years ago
The whole candied pineapple certainly looks interesting.

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