Description
Sizzling Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers bring tropical grilling magic right to your backyard, where sweet and smoky flavors dance together on a stick. Tender marinated pork chunks nestled with caramelized pineapple chunks guarantee your summer cookout will be an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 1 red onion
- 1 green bell pepper
Marinade/Sauce:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut 1 pound pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes, ensuring each piece is uniform for even cooking.
- Chop 1 fresh pineapple and 1 red onion and 1 green bell pepper into similar-sized chunks that match the pork pieces.
- Whisk together ½ cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the pork and vegetables, gently tossing to ensure every piece gets coated thoroughly.
- Let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature to absorb flavors.
- Thread the marinated pork and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternating ingredients for visual appeal.
- Preheat your grill to 400°F with medium direct heat zones.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes to create even char marks.
- Check pork’s internal temperature reaches 145°F with a meat thermometer.
- Brush additional BBQ sauce during the last 3 minutes of grilling for extra glaze.
- Remove skewers and let rest for 3 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and charring.
- Choose pork tenderloin or pork loin for the most tender and juicy results on the skewer.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the dish safe for sensitive diets.
- If grilling isn’t an option, these skewers work beautifully under the broiler or on a grill pan, cooking for the same amount of time and turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg