Charred Pineapple Salsa with Chipotle
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Category
Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine
Latin American-Inspired, Tropical Fusion
Author:
Curio Kitchen
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Makes 3 cups.
This pineapple salsa is a refreshing summer accompaniment to tacos, grilled fish, and barbecued chicken or pork. As written, the recipe delivers a medium-heat salsa, but feel free to adjust the amount of ground chipotle or fresh jalapeño to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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1 pound peeled and cored fresh pineapple, cut in chunks, spears, or rings
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1 cup finely diced English cucumber (about half a cuke)
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2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper (about one small)
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2 scallions sliced diagonally, white and green parts
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile
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4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
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1– 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (from the container)
Directions
Position an oven rack 4–6 inches under the broiler and preheat the broiler on the highest setting.
Arrange the pineapple in single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the pineapple is charred and blistered in places, about 5 minutes.
Pull the pan out of the oven, flip the pineapple over, and return the pan to the oven. Char this second side as you did the first.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it aside for a few minutes, allowing the pineapple to cool. When cool enough to handle, chop the pineapple into small pieces and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Taste and add salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 4 days.
Recipe Note
Alternatively, you can char the pineapple on the grill; follow the rest of the instructions as given. Either way, keep a watchful eye on the pineapple — its high sugar content means that it can go from pleasant-char to burned very quickly.
Buy peeled and cored fresh pineapple at your grocers — chunks, spears, or rings all work well. It’s a ‘cheat’ we really endorse as it eliminates the messy, fussy work of peeling a pineapple at home. Be sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice for this recipe as its flavor is unmatched.
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