These pork kabobs are marinated pork tenderloin pieces skewered with red pepper and pineapple, then grilled to perfection.
Looking for something a little new and exciting to grill this weekend? These pork skewers are always a huge hit!
It’s that time of year again – football time! My husband is a big football fan and we love having friends over to hang out on Sunday afternoons – the guys watch football, the women chat in the kitchen and the kids play hard. Of course, being a food blogger and all, I always make sure that there are good eats to be had. The kids are happy with fruit and crackers (preferably shaped like animals) but I like to do something fun and a bit unexpected for the adults. I think these pork kabobs are pretty much the perfect game day food – they can be eaten as finger food for a snack or paired with pineapple cilantro rice for a heartier meal. One thing’s for sure – they pack a spicy punch, in the best possible way!
How do you make pork kabobs?
The first step in this recipe is to marinate the pork. Imarinated cubes of pork tenderloin in pineapple juice, honey, olive oil and hot sauce. The pork was then threaded onto skewers with pineapple and red peppers before it was grilled to perfection. While the pork kabobs were on the grill I cooked up a pot of rice and seasoned it with lime juice, cilantro, chopped pineapple and more hot sauce – we like things spicy around here!
The sweet marinade pairs well with the hot sauce and the kabobs were not overly spicy – they definitely have a kick, but it’s a pleasant level of heat. The rice makes a great companion for a complete meal or skip the rice and serve up a platter of the kebabs as an appetizer or hearty snack, they’re perfect to eat while you’re watching the game.
Our friends absolutely loved these pineapple pork kabobs. Nothing beats the taste of grilled meat and the sweetness of the pineapple was perfect to offset a bit of the heat from the hot sauce.
If you’re looking for a fun food for your football parties these pineapple pork kebabs can’t be beat. So tell me, what do you like to eat on game day?
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Pork Kabobs with Pineapple
Ingredients
For the kabobs:
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (roughly 1 inch pieces)
- 2 small or 1 large red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
For the pineapple cilantro rice:
- 2 cups rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pineapple , finely diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro , finely diced
- the juice from 1 lime
- kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- For the kabobs:
- In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together the pineapple juice, olive oil, hot sauce and honey until thoroughly combined. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
- Place the pork cubes in the marinade - let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Remove the pork from the marinade. Thread the pork onto skewers alternating with the pineapple and red bell peppers. Season with salt to taste.
- Grill the kabobs for 3-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade, until lightly charred and pork is cooked through.
- For the pineapple cilantro rice:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. When the rice is finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in the pineapple, cilantro, lime juice and hot sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve with the pork kebabs.
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Angela says
Is it possible to use pork butt instead of tenderloin. The tenderloin is more dry for my taste buds
Sara says
Yes that’s fine!
Debbie says
They look awesome and I am going to try them tomorrow with the rice. I have a question can I let the pork set in the marinade over night?
Sara says
Yes that should be fine!
Debbie says
My family would love these! Can’t wait ti try them!
The Artist says
El Yucateco is my little favorite go to hot sauce for spicing up something, no one knows about it, everyone uses Tapatio or Cholula, but I think it is far better than those!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Who needs football season, I would eat these no matter the time of year! They look amazing and we love to grill pineapple!
eat good 4 life says
These look to die for. My family would love them!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I love the El Yucateco sauces…they are so tasty! In fact I think I have everything on hand to make your recipe! Yay! It looks delicious!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
These kabobs look incredible! Love the rice too!!!
Cristi Comes says
This is such a great combination. Healthy and flavorful for football game day. #client
Lora @cakeduchess says
Pineapple goes together so well with pork. What a great dinner idea…so much fun and different than what I usually make!!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
woohoo! Now this is my kinda kabob! Loving the cilantro rice with it too! Sounds delicious!
Heather Cheney | heatherlikesfood.com says
Yes! Grilled pineapple is always a win for me, but I love it served with the rice and pork. Your pictures are gorgeous too!
Christine from Cook the Story says
I love grilled pineapple, so I know these would be perfect, but the pineapple cilantro rice is really calling my name.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I love adding pineapple to pork dishes–this looks like something my whole family will LOVE!