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Pineapple Pork Skewers

Fire up the grill for juicy and flavorful Grilled Pork Skewers marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, garlic, and pineapple. This is a must-try pork skewers recipe your family will love straight from the BBQ!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
58 mins
Servings: 6 Skewers
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For The Skewers
  • 1 medium red onion cut into large 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium bell pepper use two different colors if available, cut into large 1- inch chunks
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 20 ounces pineapple slices canned, drained, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Can also used canned pineapple chunks.
For The Marinade
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice reserved from the canned pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil olive oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium lime about 2 tablespoons of juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic  jarred, or two cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

Prepping The Skewers
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  1. Chop the bell pepper and onion into large chunks that are about an inch wide then set to the side. Drain the pineapple juice from the canned pineapple chunks in a small bowl and set the juice to the side. Chop the pineapple sliced into chunks that are about an inch wide and set to the side.
  2. Remove the silver skin from the pork by sliding your knife carefully along the edge under the long silver connective tissue that runs most of the length of the pork as it can be tough. See instructions for how to remove the silver skin here.
  3. Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and set to the side.
Making And Preparing The Marinade
  1. In a medium sized mixing bowl add the pineapple juice, sweet chili sauce, oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Whisk until the sauce is combined.
  2. Place the cubed pork tenderloin in a large zip-top bag. Pour half the marinade over the pork cubes, making sure they are evenly coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor. Cover the leftover marinade and refrigerate.
Grilling The Skewers
  1. Prep your grill by coating evenly with cooking oil. Set your indoor grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. See notes if baking.
  2. Assemble the skewers by alternating pieces of marinated pork, pineapple chunks, red onion, and bell pepper on the skewers.
  3. Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill pan. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or about 8 minutes total. Turn as necessary to cook pork evenly. Baste with half of the remaining extra marinade while grilling if desired.
  4. Test the pork after 8 minutes to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees with a meat thermometer. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • When assembling your skewers, make sure not to overcrowd them on the skewer. Leave a little space between skewers on the grill or grill pan to ensure even cooking. This also helps the marinade on the skewers to carmalize and char evenly.
  • You can also bake these skewers in an oven on a foil lined pan sprayed with cooking oil. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, then bake for 20-22 minutes turning halfway through. The pork has finished cooking when the inside of the pork measures 145 degrees with a meat thermometer. I also like to brush the skewers with some of the extra marinade halfway through to help keep them juicy. 
  • If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20- 30 minutes before assembling the skewers. This can help keep them from accidentally catching on fire on the grill. If you have metal skewers you can use them without soaking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 654mg (27%) Potassium 522mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 677IU (14%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 654mg 27%
Potassium 522mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 677IU 14%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.