Rum-Pineapple Slices 1 pineapple, peeled, 1-inch slices 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup dark rum 2 cups vanilla ice cream 4 mint sprigs for garnish (optional) Trim and slice pineapple into large rings. Remove core from   pineapple rings using a round cutter or a paring knife. Coat  sides of pineapple slices with black pepper and sprinkle with  sugar. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook the sugared pineapple until golden amber brown for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the pineapples when cooked and heat the orange juice, honey and rum together until it becomes a light syrup, about 3 to 4 minutes. Scoop ice cream into center of pineapple slice and spoon with some of the rum sauce before serving.