pineapple bbq pork kebabs
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin fat trimmed
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup chili sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 red onion
- 2 bell peppers
Instructions
- Cut 2 pounds of pork loin into even sized cubes, about 1 – ½ inch each. Transfer to a large resealable bag or shallow dish.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together 1 cup crushed pineapple, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup oil, ¼ cup chili sauce, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves of minced garlic (or 2 frozen garlic cubes), and 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger (or 1 frozen ginger cube).
- Pour over the pork, seal or cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Chop 1 large red onion into 1 inch sized chunks. Cut 2 bell peppers into similar sized pieces.
- Carefully skewer the marinated pork with the vegetables onto metal or bamboo skewers. Alternate pork, pepper, onion and repeat until gone.
- On a grill heated to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees), grill the skewers 3-4 minutes on each side. Rotate until all sides are cooked evenly and the pork is done and no longer pink. Avoid overcooking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve alongside Cilantro Lime Rice and fresh pineapple chunks.
SWAP SUGGESTIONS
- Protein: Pork can be swapped for chicken breasts or thighs.
- Vegetarian: Replace protein with extra veggies, cubed pineapple, or cubed Halloumi cheese.
WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD
- Skewers can be prepped completely in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1311mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg