GRILLED ISLAND PINEAPPLE SALSA 
This is a wonderful summer salsa for fish, chicken, and pork. I created this back in the early 90's when we had a case of pineapples in our restaurant for fish tacos. I entered it in an online BBQ contest and actually won 3rd place. The salsa can be grilled or not grilled. You will just lose the charred flavor that is a big part of the taste. Enjoy!

1 pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick spears
1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered
1 bunch green onions, trimmed
2 Habanero or Scotch Bonnet peppers, halved
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for grilling)
juice of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lime
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/8 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 ripe avocado
Kosher salt
black or white pepper

Preheat gas grill for 10 to 15 minutes. If using charcoal wait until ready.

Brush pineapple, onions, peppers, and green onions with the oil. Using tongs, place items on hot grill. Grill all items until charred (items cook at different times, so remove as they finish). When done, remove to flat pan and cool in refrigerator.

In a large bowl, combine lemon and lime juice, chopped cilantro and rice vinegar. When items in refrigerator are cool enough to handle, cut into small pieces, adding to the bowl. Season with Kosher salt and pepper.

Peel and dice Avocado and lightly toss into salsa and chill for 4 hours before serving.

Submitted by: Chef John

 

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