Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers
Juicy pork tenderloin chunks mingled with sweet, caramelized pineapple pieces create a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Combine in a large bowl the pork, pineapple, red onion, and green bell pepper.
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together BBQ sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat the pork and veggie mixture with the BBQ sauce marinade.
- Assemble the skewers by threading the pork and vegetables alternately.
- Grill the skewers for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Brush with any remaining BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare skewers a few hours in advance and refrigerate to enhance flavor. For cooking indoors, use an oven or air fryer as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ, Pork Skewers, Grilling, Summer Recipes, Easy Dinner