Graham Donovan, based in Crosshaven in Co. Cork, started out cheffing from a young age.

Over the past 20 years, he has cooked in bars, restaurants and even worked in a private nursing home during the pandemic.

He is now a freelance chef with a catering business called Chef Grizz.

Graham shares some of his favourite recipes in this month’s RSVP Magazine - including his Spiced Rum and Honey Glazed Pineapple.

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves 6-8 adults

Ingredients

  • 1 large pineapple cut into 10-12 wedges lengthways through the leaves
  • 100ml spiced rum
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Few drops of vanilla essence
Spiced Rum and Honey Glazed Pineapple
Spiced Rum and Honey Glazed Pineapple

Method

  1. Pre-heat the BBQ coals until they start to turn to greyish white embers.
  2. In a small pot, mix the rum, honey, sugar and vanilla and warm over a low heat for around 5 minutes until all the ingredients are melted together into a syrup.
  3. Brush the mixture onto one side of the pineapple and place them glazed side down on your grill.
  4. Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, brushing liberally with the glaze.
  5. Remove once nicely caramelised on both sides.
  6. Allow to cool slightly for about 5 minutes and enjoy.

Graham and his team can cater for a variety of events, from small private garden parties to larger corporate gatherings. For more recipes from Graham, check out IG: @graham.donovan

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