Easy Pickled Pineapple 

Once you learn how to pickle pineapple, you'll never stop craving it. This recipe can easily add a kicky flavor to your meal in just 20 minutes. These pickles will enhance your favorite dishes with a spicy heat that invigorates your taste buds!

When you think of tacos, you probably imagine it on a crispy corn tortilla topped with classic fillings like beef, beans, and cheese. But what sets it apart from other tacos is a quick pickled pineapple. Pickled in a base of apple cider vinegar, this salty-sweet combo will leave your taste buds wanting more!

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Why you'll love this spicy pineapple recipe!

Looking for a way to add an extra kick to your next hamburger or hot dog? Try our easy pickled pineapple recipe! All you need is 20 minutes, a few ingredients, and one jar — and your guests can't help but ask how you made it so flavorful.

Imagine the sweet, tart flavor of a perfectly ripe pineapple that's been pickled and turned into a spicy-sweet condiment. This recipe for easy pickled pineapple will give you that flavor without any effort at all.

Recipe Ingredients

Pineapple

The high acidity of pineapple makes it an excellent candidate for pickling. Pickled pineapple is commonly used as a relish or condiment, but it can also be used in recipes that call for fresh pineapple. The taste and texture of the fruit are altered by the pickling process, making it sweeter and more acidic.

Although you can pickle whole pineapple slices or rings, many cooks prefer to use canned pineapple because it has been peeled and cored before being canned. Either way, use what you have on hand, what's in season or available at your store.

Steps to make preserved pineapple chunks

Fresh pineapple is a beautiful, juicy, tropical fruit that can be used in many ways. First, it's a great addition to smoothies, salads, and desserts. But if you pickle it, you'll be amazed at the transformation it undergoes!

Pickled pineapples are a delicious way to preserve the flavor of this sweet fruit for later use. They're also easy to make with simple ingredients and a little time.

Preparing whole pineapple

The first step in preparing pickled pineapple is to cut the top off it so you can reach all of its flesh without cutting through the rind.

Slice off about one inch from the top of the pineapple and discard this piece; then slice off enough of the bottom so that your knife can reach all of the flesh without hitting any rind. This should leave you with about three-quarters of an inch of rind on each side of your pineapple.

Next, cut off each end of your pineapple so that only about two inches remain on each side; then cut out any brown spots until your fruit looks fresh and clean again. Finally, slice off any remaining eyes or spots in

To make one pint of pickled pineapple:

1. Peel and core pineapple, cut it into about ¼ inch thick chunks.

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and salt to a boil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then remove. Stir well until sugar is dissolved throughout your brine. 

Place your pineapple slices into mason jars (you should have enough juice left over to fill them up), but do not fill them all the way up to the top yet!  

Pour your liquid mixture into each jar until it reaches just below where the lid screws on (are careful not to spill any). The pineapple should be completely submerged in this step as well! If necessary, add extra water or vinegar if there is too much room left over at this point

Recipe Suggestions

Pickled pineapple is a delicious, tangy snack that's great on its own or as part of a dish. Here are five ways to use your pickled pineapples:

Add some pickled pineapple to your next stir-fry or curry. Its sweet and sour flavor will complement spicy dishes, and the crunch will add texture.

2) Make a pickled pineapple salsa! The crunchy texture of the pickled pineapple is a perfect contrast to the tomatoes fresh veggies and herbs—you'll be amazed at how well these flavors go together.

3) Chop pickled pineapple into small pieces and add them to a salad for an extra dose of sweetness and crunch.

4) Garnish grilled meats with pickled pineapple rings; this pairing is perfect on pork chops or ribs.

5) Use pickled pineapple as a garnish for cocktails like mojitos, daiquiris, or margaritas—it will add just enough sweetness without overpowering the drink's other flavors.

Here's how to store your homemade pickles

If you've made a batch of pickles and want to ensure they last as long as possible, you can do a few things.

First, ensure you use a clean glass jar with a tight seal. Bacteria may grow and spoil your pickles if your jars aren't completely clean. To clean them, fill them with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Let them soak for about 15 minutes, then rinse them well and dry them on a clean dish towel or paper towel until they're dry to the touch.

Next, ensure that the brine covers all the pickles in the jar so they stay submerged while they're stored. If any are exposed, they could go bad before the rest do!

Finally, label each jar, so you'll know how long it's been since they were made—and when it's time to eat them!