Grilled Pineapple + Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

 INGREDIENTS:

1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch rings

1/4 teaspoon honey

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 dash hot pepper sauce

salt to taste

2 quarts vanilla bean ice cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey, butter, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grill grate.
3. Grill pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through and grill marks appear.
4. Remove pineapple from the grill, plate up and add one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top of a grilled pineapple slice.