Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

If you are looking for a sweet, salty and refreshing appetizer make these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pineapple. We love to have friends and family over and this recipe makes for an easy appetizer or grilled side dish.

If you are looking for something new to grill, make a new BBQ appetizer. These Bacon Wrapped Pineapple are always a crowd favorite. The kids and adults all loved them and was asking for more.

Why We Love This Recipe

Fresh Pineapple is cut into spears, is delicious in our Grilled Pineapple Recipe, but then wrapped with bacon and grilled just makes it even more amazing. You might also like to try our Grilled Pineapple Slices Recipe or Smoked Pineapple.

To add sweetness to the pineapple we added a brown sugar and maple syrup glaze. We love the flavor it added and it only required two ingredients.

Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Pineapple – We purchased a whole pineapple and made this recipe. But you can easily purchase fresh pineapple that is already been cut. Whatever works for your family.
• Change the Sweetener – We used maple syrup but you can use honey and brown sugar if you prefer.
• BBQ Sauce – Brush the pineapple with BBQ Sauce for a smokey and tangy flavor.
• Pineapple Size Chunks – We cut our pineapple in spears, but you can cut them in pineapple chunks. Just be careful that they do not fall through the grill grates. Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites are perfect for the grill or the oven.
• Brown Sugar – You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

• Step 1 – Prepare Grill – Preheat a grill over medium heat. Oil the grill grates so that the bacon does not stick to the grates.  

• Step 2 – Wrap Pineapple – Wrap the bacon strips around a piece of pineapple spear and secure it to the pineapple with a toothpick.  Make sure that both sides of the piece of bacon are secured so you may need to use 2 toothpicks. 

• Step 3 – Add Pineapple to Grill – Place the bacon wrapped pineapple on the hot grill. Then grill for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side to brown the bacon. 

• Step 4 – Grill Pineapple – Then move the pineapple to indirect heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until the bacon is cooked and crispy. 

• Step 5 – Prepare Glaze – While the pineapple is cooking, stir together the brown sugar and maple syrup.

• Step 6 – Remove from grill and apply glaze – Remove from the grill and place on a cooling rack. Brush the pineapples with the maple syrup and brown sugar mixture immediately while warm. Serve warm and then enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Bacon – A thick cut bacon works the best in this recipe. 
• Secure Bacon – Make sure to secure the bacon with toothpicks. You may even need to use two toothpicks.
• Prepare Grill – To prevent the bacon wrapped pineapple from sticking to the grill, make sure to oil the grates.
• Cut Bacon – If you are using smaller size of pineapple, you may need to cut the bacon.

Can I Make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple in the Oven?

Yes, these you can easily make this recipe in the oven.

• Prepare your pineapple as indicated in wrapping the pineapple with bacon and securing with a toothpick.
• Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray or a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place in preheated oven at 375 degrees. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon gets crispy.