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Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers

Pineapple BBQ pork skewers with marinated pork tenderloin cubes and caramelized pineapple, grilled until the edges are charred and sticky. Sweet BBQ glaze coats smoky pork and colorful onion and bell pepper for easy summer grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork and vegetables
  • 1.5 lb pork tenderloin cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 red onion cut into chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks
For BBQ marinade
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • pineapple BBQ pork skewers (no ingredients; placeholder to keep schema consistent)

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the BBQ marinade and marinate
  1. Whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, minced garlic, and smoked paprika until smooth and cohesive, then toss with pork cubes to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor penetration.
Prep skewers and grill
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to reduce burning on the grill. Meanwhile, thread pork, pineapple, red onion, and bell pepper alternately onto skewers.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high, then place skewers on the grate and cook 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with extra BBQ marinade. Grill until the pork is cooked through and the edges are charred, with caramelized pineapple starting to brown.
  3. Rest skewers for 3 minutes before serving, then serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side. Slice between cubes if desired so each skewer delivers charred pork and sticky glaze in every bite.

Notes

For the best char, don’t overcrowd the grill and brush with extra marinade during the turn so the glaze stays tacky. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container up to 3 days; freezer: no (pork and pineapple texture softens after thawing). Dietary swap: for a gluten-free option, use gluten-free BBQ sauce and gluten-free soy sauce.