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Jar of spicy pickled pineapple
Unique and piquant spicy pickled pineapple

Spicy Pickled Pineapple

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Appetizers
Pickling pineapple is a brilliant way to turn this juicy, sweet fruit into a worthy companion for savory dishes. The enzyme bromelain aids digestion, making it a useful side for meats. In the spicy vinegar brine, the pineapple fibers soften without disintegrating, creating an exciting sweet-sour-spicy rollercoaster.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 day 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 95 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Saucepan
  • Mason jar

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut pineapple into bite-sized cubes, removing the hard core.

Tip: The core is too woody.
2 ✓

Pack pineapple into a jar.

Tip: Pack tightly.
3 ✓

Simmer brine (vinegar, water, sugars, salt, spices) for 5 minutes.

Tip: Dissolve spices.
4 ✓

Cool brine to lukewarm.

Tip: Gentle pickling.
5 ✓

Pour over pineapple, seal, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Tip: Serve cold.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use canned?
Not really. You need the texture and acidity of fresh pineapple. Canned is too soft and sugary.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh pineapple (cleaned and cubed)
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 whole black peppercorn
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes