Description
Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers are the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Tender pieces of pork are marinated in a flavorful BBQ sauce mixture, paired with juicy pineapple chunks, and grilled until caramelized and delicious. This easy summer grilling recipe is perfect for backyard BBQs, family dinners, and weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Pork Skewers
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- Wooden or metal skewers
For the BBQ Marinade
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Marinate the pork: Add pork cubes to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Prepare the skewers: Thread marinated pork, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onions onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with extra BBQ sauce until the pork is cooked through and lightly charred.
- Rest and serve: Let skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, or lime juice.
Notes
For the juiciest skewers, avoid cutting the pork pieces too small because they can dry out quickly. Fresh pineapple gives the best flavor and texture, but canned pineapple chunks can be used in a pinch. Always cook pork until it reaches 145°F internally for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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