How to Make Smoked BBQ-Stuffed Pineapple - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best things about summer is firing up the grill and enjoying delicious barbecue dishes with friends and family. If you're looking to impress your guests at your next outdoor gathering, look no further than this recipe for Smoked BBQ-Stuffed Pineapple. This unique dish combines the sweetness of pineapple with the savory flavors of barbecue for a truly mouthwatering experience.

What makes this recipe so special is the combination of smoky, tender meat with the juicy, sweet pi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large whole fresh pineapple
  • 1 pound cooked pulled pork
  • ½ (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
  • ½ cup bacon bits
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) bag glazed walnuts and cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place cherry wood chips into the smoker to add sweetness.
  • Wash pineapple well but make sure to keep the leaves intact. Cut pineapple in half lengthwise, cutting through the middle of the leaf stalk. Cut out a V-shape down the middle of each half to remove the dense core. Hollow out each pineapple half by making cross and side cuts, but leave some meat on the skin. If pineapple gets completely hollowed out, the skin gets very flexible so leaving a little meat will keep it sturdier.
  • Chop pineapple meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Pour out any remaining pineapple juice from the husks and reserve for a different use.
  • Combine pineapple chunks, pulled chicken, barbeque sauce, and bacon bits in a large bowl; mix to combine. Fill pineapple halves with the mixture and top with glazed walnuts and cranberries.
  • Place pineapple halves into the smoker and smoke until outsides look darker and leaves start to shrivel, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove pineapple halves from the smoker very carefully as they will be very soft and flexible.
  • Nutrition

    1276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 155mg
    • Sodium: 3480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 187g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 111g
    • Protein: 64g
    • Vitamin C: 435mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1164mg