Description
Sizzling Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers bring tropical grilling magic straight to your backyard barbecue, delivering sweet and tangy flavor that makes summer meals unforgettable. Tender marinated pork chunks threaded with juicy pineapple create a perfect balance of smoky and fruity goodness that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 fresh pineapple
Vegetables:
- 1 red onion
- 1 green bell pepper
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and combined.
- Place 1 pound cubed pork tenderloin, pineapple chunks, red onion pieces, and green bell pepper in a large bowl. Pour marinade over ingredients and gently toss to ensure complete coating.
- Thread marinated ingredients onto skewers, carefully alternating pork, pineapple, onion, and bell pepper to create attractive patterns.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F. Position skewers directly on clean grill grates, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Grill skewers for 15-20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent charring.
- Brush additional ¼ cup BBQ sauce over skewers during final 3 minutes of grilling to create a caramelized glaze.
- Remove skewers when pork reaches internal temperature of 145°F. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving to retain moisture.
Notes
- Wooden skewers should soak in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
- Choose a fatty pork cut like shoulder or loin for maximum flavor and tenderness on the skewers.
- For a low-carb version, swap traditional BBQ sauce with a sugar-free alternative and use less pineapple.
- Ensure meat reaches 145°F internal temperature for safe consumption, using a meat thermometer for precise checking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg