What Are Pineapple chunks and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with pineapple chunks? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 186 recipes to put them to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chunks (181g)Where found
Pineapple chunks are usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Pineapple chunks are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do pineapple chunks weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chunks | 181 grams |
| 1 cup, crushed | 195 grams |
| 1 cup, sliced | 162 grams |
| 1 spear | 26 grams |
Related
Fruits and Fruit Juices
| In Chinese: | 菠萝块 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | morceaux d'ananas | |
| en español: | trozos de piña |
Recipes using pineapple chunks
There are 186 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple buttermilk smoothie blends frozen tropical fruit with tangy buttermilk for a frothy 5-minute breakfast or post-workout drink. High in fibre, low in calories, no banana required.
Crockpot Chicken Stew with Pepper & Pineapple
Crockpot Chicken Stew with Pepper and Pineapple recipe
Audrey's Oriental Chicken
Very fine chicken. I wouldn't call it oriental but it's not a problem. Quite good over rice with dry fried black sesame seeds. Thanks for my tasty lunch.. :)
Pineapple Vegetarian Fried Rice
Definitely a dish that is easy to make and impresses your family! Also a great way to use up your leftover rice.
Thai Chicken Curry With Pineapple
I love curry but I like it simple with lots of curry sauce. This is easy and delicious
Sweet & Sour Vegetables
The flavor was combination was excellent. Next time will add some whole dried chili peppers to give it a bit more kick. We served it over brown rice and could hardly stop eating it.
Waikiki Meatballs
These were delicious after a little bit of tweaking. I don't think I've ever made meatballs without some garlic, so I felt the need to add one large clove of minced along with a teaspoon of soy sauce, replacing the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, in the meat mixture...
Pineapple & Shrimp Tom Yum Soup
Excellent! Very authentic rendition of this classic soup. Very fresh and clean tasting with great flavor. It even beats the hot and sour soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant.
Asian Chicken, Peppers, Pineapple & Rice
Quick and easy, great for a fast weeknight meal. Nice balance of flavours!
Quick & Easy Frog's Eye Salad
A delicious kind of salad made with mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, flaked coconut and whipped topping.
Yogurt Mint Dip & Pineapple Relish
Two fresh mint condiments in one recipe: a cool yogurt dip with honey and orange zest, plus a zippy pineapple relish with whole grain mustard. Both come together in 15 minutes with zero cooking.
Sweet & Sour Kabobs
Grilled sweet and sour meatball kabobs loaded with pineapple, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms. Brushed with a tangy steak sauce glaze and served over rice.
Fresh Fruit a la Gran Marnier
Layered fresh fruit cups with bananas, strawberries, peaches, pears, raspberries, and walnuts, soaked overnight in Grand Marnier and topped with orange-zest whipped cream.
Cherry Jubilee Salad
A retro molded Jello salad loaded with dark sweet cherries, pineapple chunks, and chopped pecans, spiked with red wine and nutmeg. Potluck royalty.
Pineapple Ecstasy
Pineapple ecstasy, a creamy low-calorie fruit-and-yogurt dessert with fresh pineapple, banana, and vanilla yogurt. Sweetened with sugar substitute, light enough for everyday indulgence.
Hawaiian Kabobs
Grilled Hawaiian kabobs with pineapple, bell peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in a sweet soy-ginger marinade. A colorful vegetarian BBQ recipe ready in under an hour.
Fruit Compote in Rose
Fruit compote in rose wine: layered pineapple, peaches, pears, bananas, oranges, and grapes set in watermelon gelatin and rosé. Feeds 25 at a buffet.
Baked Stuffed Pumpkin
A whole pumpkin filled with spiced apples, pineapple, and walnuts, then baked until the shell is tender and the filling bubbles with cinnamon and nutmeg. A show-stopping fall centerpiece.
Bean Curd with Pineapple
Sweet-savory stir-fried tofu marinated in pineapple syrup, soy sauce, and dry sherry, then wok-tossed with crunchy bean sprouts. Vegetarian and ready in 30 minutes.
Jim's Sweet-Sour Yams
Jim's sweet-sour yams is a microwave side dish with canned yams, pineapple chunks, fresh kiwi, and raisins simmered in a glossy brown sugar glaze. Holiday table flavor without tying up the oven.
Pineapple & Cheese Salad
Pineapple and cheese salad with cheddar cubes, canned pineapple chunks, and mayonnaise over crisp lettuce. A retro no-cook side salad ready in 10 minutes.
Ambrosia Fruit
Classic fruit salad with oranges, apples, and pineapple tossed in a warm brown sugar glaze and topped with coconut. Simple, refreshing, and perfect for brunch.
Joyce's Delight
Creamy ambrosia fruit salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, mini marshmallows, and sour cream. A no-cook, make-ahead holiday side dish.
Oriental Sweet-Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple chunks, snow peas, and a tangy ginger sauce. Browned beef meatballs tossed in a glossy pineapple-vinegar glaze for a one-skillet dinner.
Sweet-N-Sour Stir-Fry
Vegetarian sweet and sour stir-fry loaded with snow peas, broccoli, enoki mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, mandarin orange) over rice.
