Best Pineapple In Port With Fresh Chopped Mint Recipes

Pineapple in Port With Fresh Chopped Mint image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large ripe pineapple, about 3 3/4 to 4 pounds
3 Tbsp fine ruby port
1/4 c freshly minced mint

Steps:

1. Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple, stand it on end, and slicing straight down, remove all the prickly peel. Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges, slice off the hard core at the point of each wedge, then slice the wedges about 1/4-inch thick, making small fan-shaped pieces.
2. Place the pineapple fans in a large nonmetallic bowl, add the Port, and toss to mix. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
3. Add the mint, toss again, and chill 30 minutes longer.
4. To serve, spoon into stemmed goblets, and if you like, sprig with fresh mint.

Pineapple-Mint Daiquiris image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time P1DT2h

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large ripe pineapples (each about 3 3/4 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more and sprigs for serving
2 cups white rum
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)

Steps:

Bring pineapples, 2 cups water, and sugar to a boil in a large pot. Cover; simmer until fruit is tender, 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree, in batches, in a blender. Strain into a bowl; let cool 1 hour. Use a muddler to crush mint in a large pitcher. Stir in pineapple juice; refrigerate overnight. Strain out mint, if desired. Add rum and lemon juice. Pour into ice-filled glasses, garnish with chopped mint and sprigs, and serve.

Mint Julep Pineapple image

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons bourbon or blended whiskey
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint plus 2 tablespoons whole small fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium pineapple (2 lb; labeled "extra sweet")

Steps:

Stir together bourbon, chopped mint, and sugar in a small bowl. Let stand 20 minutes (to allow flavors to develop).
Meanwhile, trim, peel, quarter, and core pineapple, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices and transfer to a bowl. Pour bourbon mixture through a sieve onto pineapple. Add whole mint leaves and gently toss to combine.