Pineapple Steaks

Courtesy Beth Duke, Center City


Peel and core one fresh pineapple.

Cut the pineapple in rings that are about one-fourth inch wide. Place the rings in a one-gallon Zip-loc bag. Cover the pineapple with bottled Margarita Mix (you can use the pre-mixed that includes tequila or the non-alcoholic mix). Marinate the fruit for at least one hour.

Place each pineapple ring on a hot grill. Grill each side about four minutes to let the sugars carmelize.

This is a great refreshing side dish with grilled meats.

Steak on a Stick

This recipe is adapted from the old Steak on a Stick recipe for Funfest, the Junior League of Amarillo Festival that had a 25-year history in Amarillo.

Marinade

1 16 oz. jar of Pace Picante sauce - hot or mild according to taste