Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers: A 15-Minute Grilling Dream Recipe
Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make grilled dish featuring tender pork tenderloin cubes marinated in a flavorful BBQ sauce with a sweet twist of fresh pineapple, complemented by red onion and green bell pepper. Perfect for a quick 40-minute meal that combines savory and sweet flavors with a smoky char from the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Marinade and Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat to prepare for cooking the skewers evenly and safely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cubed pork tenderloin, pineapple chunks, red onion pieces, and green bell pepper pieces ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Mix Marinade: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade for the skewers.
- Coat Pork and Vegetables: Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the pork and vegetable mix, tossing thoroughly to coat everything evenly for maximum flavor infusion.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the pork and vegetables alternately onto skewers, making sure to leave a little space between each piece for even grilling.
- Grill Skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure all sides are cooked well and vegetables become tender.
- Glaze Skewers: During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the skewers with any remaining BBQ sauce to add an extra layer of flavor and moisture.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot for a perfect, smoky, sweet, and savory meal.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling can prevent them from burning.
- Adjust cooking time based on grill heat and pork cube size to ensure pork is cooked to at least 145°F internally.
- Substitute vegetables with zucchini or cherry tomatoes for variation.
- Can be served with rice, salad, or as a standalone appetizer.
- Leftover skewers can be refrigerated and reheated but are best fresh off the grill.
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