Grilled Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers
A vibrant and smoky grilled main dish featuring juicy pork tenderloin, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables coated in a savory BBQ-soy glaze, then charred to perfection on the grill.
Equipment
- grill charcoal or gas
- metal or soaked wooden skewers
- Large mixing bowl
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together BBQ sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the pork, pineapple, onion, and bell pepper with the glaze until evenly coated.
- Thread pork, pineapple, onion, and bell pepper onto skewers, alternating ingredients and leaving slight space between pieces.
- Grill for 15–20 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes until lightly charred.
- Brush with remaining sauce during the final 3 minutes of grilling.
- Remove when the pork reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest for 2 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
Use pork tenderloin for the juiciest lean skewers and avoid overcooking past 145°F. Leave a little space between pieces so everything chars instead of steaming. Leftovers are excellent in tacos, wraps, or chopped over salads.