Serves 4

1 Fresh Pineapple

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

2 Tbs Dark Rum

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Anise, ground

2 oz Butter, melted

2 Cinnamon sticks

2 Tbs Star Anise, whole

2 Tbs Cloves, whole

1 Pre-Soaked Untreated Cedar Plank

• Soak cedar plank in cool tap water for 1 - 2 hours before start time.

• Pre-heat grill to medium heat (approximately 365 degrees).

• Peel and core pineapple.

• Mix all other ingredients together and rub all over pineapple.

• Place pineapple on the center of the plank, place on grill and close grill top.

• Cook for 25 minutes, basting pineapple with juices at least 2 to three times during grilling. Mop basting brush on plank to get juices.

• Remove and carve.

• Top with vanilla or coconut ice cream if available.

• Serve.