Miso-Glazed Grilled Pineapple Recipe - Kid-Friendly BBQ Side

This unexpected combination of savory miso and sweet pineapple creates the perfect grilled side dish. Kid-friendly and ready in under 20 minutes!

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Ingredients for 36 oz (1020g) Pineapple Chunks

The Glaze:

• 30g white miso (2 tablespoons)
• 40g butter (3 tablespoons)
• 25g honey (1.25 tablespoons)
• 10g brown sugar (2 teaspoons)
• 5g lime juice (1 teaspoon)
• NO PEPPER (kid-friendly version)

The Pineapple:

• 1020g pre-cut pineapple chunks (36 oz)

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Instructions

At Home Before Leaving:

1. Make the glaze (5 minutes):

• Microwave 40g butter for 45-60 seconds until HOT
• Add 30g white miso to hot butter, whisk until completely smooth
• Add 25g honey, 10g brown sugar, 5g lime juice
• Whisk 30 seconds until fully combined
• If lumpy: microwave 20 more seconds, whisk again
• Should look like smooth caramel sauce

2. Prep the pineapple:

• Drain 1020g pineapple chunks, pat dry with paper towels
• Place chunks in large container with lid
• Pour HALF the glaze (about 55g) over pineapple
• Reserve other half (about 55g) in jar for later
• Toss/shake to coat evenly
• Seal both containers

At the Grill (350°F)

Grilling Process (10-12 minutes):

1. Preheat grill basket on TOP RACK for 2 minutes
2. Add glazed pineapple chunks to hot basket
3. Grill 3-4 minutes, shake basket vigorously
4. Grill 3-4 minutes, shake again
5. Grill 3-4 minutes until golden brown with caramelized edges
6. Transfer to serving platter
7. Drizzle remaining 55g glaze over hot pineapple
8. Serve immediately

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Visual Cues for Doneness

• Edges are golden brown, some dark caramelization
• Glaze is bubbling and glossy
• Smells like butterscotch/caramel
• Pineapple has softened slightly but holds shape

Yield

• Serves 15-18 people (about 57-68g per person)
• 2-2.5 oz portions per person

Transport Checklist

• Container with glazed pineapple chunks
• Jar with remaining glaze
• Grill basket (essential for chunks)
• Tongs
• Serving platter