Dutch Oven - A heavy-duty pot with a tightly fitting lid, perfect for poaching and simmering dishes like vanilla poached pineapple on medium heat without burning or sticking.
Pineapple Corer/Slicer - This handy tool makes it easy to core and slice the pineapple efficiently, saving time and effort during preparation.
Silicone Spatula - Essential for safely stirring ingredients without scratching cookware or burning your fingers while working with hot mixtures or poaching liquids.
Slotted Spoon - Useful for removing the pineapple from the poaching liquid and letting excess liquid drain off, ensuring a perfectly tender result.
Measuring Cups/Measuring Jugs - For accurately measuring ingredients like sugar or vanilla extract, crucial to achieving the right flavor balance in your recipe.
Cutting Board and Sharp Chef's Knife - Essential for safely and effectively prepping fruits and other ingredients as directed by the recipe.
Mixing Bowls (Several sizes) - Needed to prepare the poaching liquid, mix in spices or flavorings like vanilla extract, and combine with pineapple slices.
Glass Baking Dish or Casserole - While not directly used for poaching, this dish could serve as an alternative if a Dutch oven isn't available, though the cooking technique might slightly differ.
1 large extra-sweet pineapple
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup Grand Marnier
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (2-to 3-inch) piece of cinnamon stick
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream
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