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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Soy Caramel Pineapple
Fresh pineapple seared in a salty-sweet glaze that borrows from both Japanese and Latin American pantries. Umami meets tropical in five minutes flat.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into rounds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lime wedges for serving
Preparation
This dish walks the tightrope between dessert and side dish and sticks the landing. The soy sauce shouldn't work with pineapple—until you taste it and realize it absolutely does.
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Add butter and let it melt and foam.
- Add pineapple rounds in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Lower heat to medium, add soy sauce and brown sugar to the pan.
- Let the mixture bubble and reduce into a glaze, turning pineapple to coat, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
The charred edges, sweet caramel, and salty depth create an addictive flavor bomb. Serve this over vanilla ice cream or alongside grilled pork.
