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Pork Kabobs with Pineapple
This recipe for pork kabobs with pineapple is tender chunks of marinated pork, skewered with pineapple and bell pepper and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the kabobs:
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (roughly 1 inch pieces)
- 2 small or 1 large red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
For the pineapple cilantro rice:
- 2 cups rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pineapple , finely diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro , finely diced
- the juice from 1 lime
- kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- For the kabobs:
- In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together the pineapple juice, olive oil, hot sauce and honey until thoroughly combined. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
- Place the pork cubes in the marinade - let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Remove the pork from the marinade. Thread the pork onto skewers alternating with the pineapple and red bell peppers. Season with salt to taste.
- Grill the kabobs for 3-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade, until lightly charred and pork is cooked through.
- For the pineapple cilantro rice:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. When the rice is finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in the pineapple, cilantro, lime juice and hot sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve with the pork kebabs.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
787mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
1175IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
65.2mg
(72%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 1175IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 65.2mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.