Grilled Pork Skewers with Pineapple
Grilled Pork Skewers with Pineapple are bursting with vibrant colors and irresistible flavors. The golden-brown char of the pork contrasts beautifully with the caramelized edges of the pineapple and the bright pop of red and green bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pork tenderloin cut in cubes
- 1/2 red bell pepper cut in chunks
- 1/2 green bell pepper cut in chunks
- 1 cup pineapple cut in chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Marinade
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste or fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tenderloin in 1-inch cubes. (NOTE 1)
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic paste, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt & pepper. (NOTE 2)
- Add the pork, stir well to coat all the meat cubes. Cover and marinade in the fridge for minimum 30 minutes.
- Transfer the pork cubes onto paper towels and allow most of the marinade to be absorbed. Thread the red bell pepper, pork tenderloin, pineapple and green bell pepper onto the skewers. (NOTE 3)
- Preheat your grill to about 350-400 degrees F.
- Lightly brush the skewers on all sides with olive oil and place them directly on the grill grates. Grill for about 7 minutes on each sides and rotate 2-3 times. The internal temperature of pork needs to reach about 145 degrees F. (NOTE 4)
- Remove the skewers from the grill and rest for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cut the pork cubes the same size; this way they will be done at the same time.
- I prefer garlic paste over minced garlic in marinades, as that 'dissolves' very well and does not leave pieces of garlic on the meat that may burn during grilling.
- If you bought a whole pineapple, learn how to cut it into chunks. When you thread the fruits, vegetables and meat onto the skewers, alternate colors, make sure the pieces are not too close together. Apply the same pattern of colors for all skewers, that uniform look is very appealing.
- Frequent turning will allow all the pieces on the skewers to cook most evenly and all sides will show grill marks.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 146mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19g