Best 7 Pineapple Pork Kabobs Recipes

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Pineapple pork kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're grilling in the backyard or cooking in the kitchen, these kabobs are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and juicy meal that the whole family will love. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory pork, and zesty marinade makes these kabobs irresistible. So, if you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork, give pineapple pork kabobs a try. You won't be disappointed!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PORK AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS



Grilled Pork and Pineapple Kabobs image

Ditch the boring grilled chicken for a lean and juicy pork tenderloin with pineapple. Your kids will love the fun new way of eating dinner, and you will love the sweet and savory flavor combos this recipe offers.

Provided by skinnymom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 bamboo skewers
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 red bell peppers, cut into cubes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, lime juice, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic in a large resealable bag. Seal and shake up to combine well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • While the pork is marinating, soak skewers in water for about 20 minutes prior to using them. That will help the skewers to not burn up when exposed to the flame.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates with a small amount of vegetable oil.
  • Thread the skewers with marinated pork, pineapple, and red pepper, alternating back and forth; discard the marinade.
  • Cook skewers on the preheated grill until they obtain grill marks and the pork is no longer pink, about 2 minutes per side. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 466 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

PINEAPPLE PORK KABOBS



Pineapple Pork Kabobs image

Pork tenderloin is marinated and grilled to tender perfection in these eye-catching kabobs. Enjoy the skewers with strawberry gelatin and chocolate cupcakes for dessert...or round out dinner with canned peaches and vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash pepper
1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; refrigerate the pineapple. In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar and pepper. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade from pork. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the pork, pineapple and pepper. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with rice if desired.

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BAKED PINEAPPLE-PORK KABOBS



Baked Pineapple-Pork Kabobs image

These tasty kabobs are baked instead of grilled, so you can enjoy them even when the weather doesn't cooperate.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cubed
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
18 medium fresh mushrooms
18 fresh sweet cherries, pitted
18 pineapple chunks
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the pork, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, cherries and pineapple. Place in prepared pan., In a small bowl, combine the preserves, brown sugar, butter, pineapple juice and cloves. Spoon half of the sauce over kabobs. , Bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until meat is tender, turning halfway. Baste occasionally with remaining sauce during the last 10 minutes of baking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving; serve with rice.

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HAWAIIAN PORK AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS



HAWAIIAN PORK AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS image

Categories     Pork     Appetizer     Marinate     Kid-Friendly     Dinner

Yield 5 2 kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups fresh pineapple cubes (need 20 cubes)
2 red bell peppers, cut in cubes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
10 skewers

Steps:

  • 1. In a large resealable bag, add the pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Seal and shake up to combine well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. 2. While the pork is marinating, if using bamboo skewers, pre-soak them in water for about 20 minutes prior to using them. That will help the skewers to not burn up when exposed to the flame. 3. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan, and lightly grease the grates with a small amount of vegetable oil, or nonstick cooking spray. 4. Thread the skewers with the marinated pork, fresh pineapple, and red pepper, alternating back and forth; discard the marinade. 5. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, getting grill marks and until fully cooked. 6. Garnish with the green onions and sesame seeds.

BRINE-CURED PORK KABOBS WITH JALAPENOS AND PINEAPPLE



Brine-Cured Pork Kabobs with Jalapenos and Pineapple image

These delicious kabobs combine cubes of brine-cured pork with pineapple chunks and hot peppers. Brine-curing the pork makes it soft, tender, and juicy. The pork is cut into small pieces so it only needs to be cured for four hours.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups cold water
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon allspice berries
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 3/4 pounds pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
16 medium jalapenos, or other hot peppers, cut in half lengthwise
Spicy Molasses Glaze
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Combine the water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and garlic in a nonreactive bowl. Add pork, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, and set aside.
  • Thread 4 cubes of pork, alternating with pineapple chunks and pepper halves, onto 8 skewers. Brush with glaze, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a hot grill. Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with remaining glaze and olive oil to prevent sticking as necessary, until pork is cooked through but juicy in the center, about 12 minutes, depending on heat of grill. Pineapples and peppers should be soft and charred. Serve with choice of condiments.

JERK PORK & PINEAPPLE KABOBS



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Here's a perfect way to spice up a barbecue. These kabobs are sure to please guests who like a little "heat." I recommend using pina colada yogurt as a dip.-Ava Bryan, East Hartford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 bunches green onions, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 habanero pepper, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first 17 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the pork, pineapple and peppers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until meat is tender, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 988mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

HAWAIIAN PORK AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Hawaiian Pork and Pineapple Kabobs Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by SkinnyMom

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups fresh pineapple cubes (need 20 cubes)
2 red bell peppers, cut in cubes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Other
10 skewers

Steps:

  • 1. In a large resealable bag, add the pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Seal and shake up to combine well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. 2. While the pork is marinating, if using bamboo skewers, pre-soak them in water for about 20 minutes prior to using them. That will help the skewers to not burn up when exposed to the flame. 3. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan, and lightly grease the grates with a small amount of vegetable oil, or nonstick cooking spray. 4. Thread the skewers with the marinated pork, fresh pineapple, and red pepper, alternating back and forth; discard the marinade. 5. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, getting grill marks and until fully cooked. 6. Garnish with the green onions and sesame seeds.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapple: For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple that is ripe but not overripe. A ripe pineapple will have a slightly yellow rind and be fragrant.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to pineapple, you can use a variety of other vegetables for your kabobs, such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini.
  • Pork: You can use boneless, skinless pork chops, pork tenderloin, or pork shoulder for your kabobs. Pork loin can be a bit lean, so you may want to marinate it before grilling.
  • Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork helps to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices, or you can try one of the more flavorful marinades in the recipes linked in the article.
  • Preheat your grill: Before you start grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This will help to prevent the pork from sticking to the grates.
  • Cook the pork thoroughly: Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Serve immediately: Pineapple pork kabobs are best served immediately after they are grilled. You can serve them with rice, noodles, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Pineapple pork kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for summer grilling. With a variety of marinades and vegetables to choose from, you can customize the kabobs to your own taste. So fire up the grill and enjoy this flavorful and healthy dish!

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