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Pineapple Grilled Steak

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This easy recipe for pineapple grilled steak pairs a flavorful marinated steak with some grilled pineapple for a tropical spin on supper!

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This recipe came about (as so many of mine do!) as a result of our firm No Ingredient Left Behind Rule.

As in, if I get something and don’t use it all up, I need to work the remainder into another recipe. I actually have a special bin in my fridge for these ingredient orphans so I don’t forget about them (I know, obsessive, but I gotta be me!)

In this case it was a half full can of pineapple juice left over from my beloved pineapple gazpacho recipe, and it needed a purpose in life…and so I decided it should become a pineapple steak marinade!

You’ll want to plan ahead a bit for this one, as the steak needs to marinate in the pineapple juice and a few other things (hi there, garlic!) for at least 4 hours.

And if you are concerned that your steak is going to come out tasting too much like a pineapple…don’t! The juice serves mainly as a tenderizer…which is why I like to throw some actual pineapple on the grill to serve alongside the scrumptious steak.

Ingredients You Need To Make Grilled Pineapple Steak!

  • Pineapple Juice
  • Soy Sauce
  • Canola Oil
  • Garlic
  • Pepper
  • Sugar
  • Flank Steak
  • Pineapple

Ready to go full out pineapple with me and make one of my new favorite grilled steak recipes? Let’s do it!

Here’s How To Make Pineapple Grilled Steak!

STEP 1: Combine 2 cups of pineapple juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup canola oil, 2 cloves of peeled and smashed garlic, 1 teaspoon pepper pepper and ¼ cup of brown sugar and stir until brown sugar is dissolved.  Pour into a zippered plastic bag.

STEP 2: Add a 2 pound flank steak to the bag, zipper it up, squish it around and then let it marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

STEP 3: When you are ready to cook, prep your pineapple!  Cut off the base and the top, then stand it up and slice off the peel, making sure to get all those little prickly spots off.  Now slice it into 1 to ½ inch round slices cutting out the middle core with a paring knife.

STEP 4: Heat the grill to high and grill the steak, about 5 minutes per side (and 135 on a meat thermometer) for medium rare.  Cover it with foil while you cook the pineapple.

STEP 5: Place the pineapple on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.  I like to slide a spatula underneath before I turn them to make sure they come off without sticking.

STEP 6: Slice up the steak, cut the pineapple rounds in halves and serve it up!

More Tips For Making Pineapple Grilled Steak!

Can I use canned pineapple?

You absolutely can! Look for the pineapple rings, which will work best on the grill.

Can I use a different cut of steak?

I love both skirt steak and hangar steak for this recipe – both may need a little less cooking time based on how thick or thin the steak is. And bottom round will work too!

Can I let this marinate over night?

100% yes! The more marinating time the better.

How do I cut up a fresh pineapple?

I have some basic directions in the recipe below, but if you want a full course in pineapple-cutting, my friend Elise from Simply Recipes has you covered right here!

And just like that, you have a scrumptious tropical dinner! I like to serve mine with rice, sometimes plain old rice or if I am feeling especially fancy, some coconut rice pilaf!

Grilled Pineapple Steak on Plate

It just goes to show you what good things can come from having a leftover ingredients bin in your fridge! Happy grilling!

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Grilled Pineapple Steak on Plate

Pineapple Grilled Steak


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American
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This easy recipe for pineapple grilled steak pairs a flavorful marinated steak with some grilled pineapple for a tropical spin on supper!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 pineapple (or one can of pineapple rings)

Instructions

  1. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, canola oil, garlic, pepper and brown sugar and stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour into a zippered plastic bag.
  2. Add the flank steak to the bag, zipper it up, squish it around and then let it marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  3. When you are ready to cook, prep your pineapple! Cut off the base and the top, then stand it up and slice off the peel, making sure to get all those little prickly spots off.  Now slice it into 1 to ½ inch round slices cutting out the middle core with a paring knife.
  4. Heat the grill to high and grill the steak, about 5 minutes per side (and 135 on a meat thermometer) for medium rare. Cover it with foil while you cook the pineapple.
  5. Place the pineapple on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. I like to slide a spatula underneath before I turn them to make sure they come off without sticking.
  6. Slice up the steak, cut the pineapple rounds in halves and serve it up!

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on June 5, 2022

Good for: Dinner Party, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Grilling Favorites, Labor Day

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