December 28th, 2007
Pineapple Salsa - yum!
If you ask someone right off the street what sort of food they would expect to find in Hawaii, chances are good the first thing they will think of is pineapple. (Try it yourself and you’ll see what I mean!) When I visited Hawaii, I took every chance I could to get some fresh pineapple - right until my mouth started burning. turns out this highly acidic fruit is great - in moderation! Of course, I’m going to be providing PLENTY of pineapple recipes on the blog, and here’s a good one to start with 
Use it on fish, pork, or just about anything you can think of. It provides a tropical taste to darn near anything.
Sweet and Hot Pineapple Salsa Recipe
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons seeded and finely chopped jalapeño - fresh, but be careful not to touch your face or eyes while chopping! Best bet is to wear gloves or put ziploc bags over your hands.
2 teaspoons lime juice - again, fresh is best.
generous pinch of salt
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold or at room temperature.