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Irresistible Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers

🍍 Irresistible Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers to Savor – Sweet, Smoky & Juicy

These Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers are the perfect mix of sweet, smoky, and savory. Tender pork cubes are marinated in a tangy BBQ glaze, then grilled with juicy pineapple chunks that caramelize beautifully over heat. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for summer cookouts and grilling nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 2 hours
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American BBQ, Tropical Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Skewers
  • 1½ lbs pork tenderloin or pork shoulder cut into cubes
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion cut into chunks
  • Skewers wooden or metal
Marinade
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional for extra caramelization

Method
 

1️⃣ Make the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, pineapple juice, garlic, paprika, pepper, and brown sugar.
2️⃣ Marinate the Pork
  1. Add pork cubes to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1–4 hours for best flavor.
3️⃣ Assemble Skewers
  1. Thread pork, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto skewers.
4️⃣ Grill
  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook skewers for 10–15 minutes, turning every few minutes until pork is cooked through and slightly charred.
5️⃣ Glaze & Finish
  1. Brush with extra BBQ sauce during the last 2–3 minutes of grilling for a sticky glaze.

Notes

🍍 Fresh pineapple caramelizes better than canned
🔥 Don’t overcook pork—keep it juicy
🍢 Cut ingredients evenly for even cooking
🥄 Reserve marinade for brushing (not raw use after pork is added)
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
Coconut rice or jasmine rice
Coleslaw
Grilled corn
Fresh green salad
Garlic bread or flatbread