Categories: Sauces-Gravies-Seasonings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 2 oz., peeled, cored and diced pineapple (about 1/2 a large pineapple)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Scant 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 red chile pepper, split
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 20 black peppercorns
• Pinch coarse salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large nonreactive (stainless steel, enameled or glass) pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until pineapple is very soft.
2. Remove and discard the chile pepper, vanilla bean and peppercorns. Transfer pineapple mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. If mixture is very thin, return to pot and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a lidded jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. makes about 1 1/2 cups

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