Pineapple Pork Skewers

Fire up the grill for juicy grilled pork skewers marinated in a sweet and savory marinade, it’s the dinner so flavorful you’ll be dreaming about it. Use a blend of soy sauce, garlic, sweet chili sauce and pineapple to make this must-try pork skewers recipe that I know your family will simply love.

 

*This is a sponsored post in partnership with the Iowa Pork Producers Association. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Why We Love Pineapple Pork Skewers

• Packed Full Of Flavor – Pork and pineapple flavors were meant for each other! The combination of the flavor of the marinade and the sweetness from the pineapple makes the pork tenderloin shine. You can also brush on extra marinade while grilling or serve as a dipping sauce.
• Delicious On The Grill Or In The Oven – I like to throw these pork skewers on the grill in the spring or summer when it’s too hot to turn on my oven. The pork and the vegetables get that little bit of char on the grill that gives them extra flavor. In the colder months when we are craving a little taste of summer, they can be made on a grill pan inside or baked.
• Great Dinner With Lean Protein – Pork tenderloin is packed full of protein, and is as lean as chicken breast. It makes it a great choice to bring into our dinner rotation all the time, especially as my kid loves eating any meal from a stick!

Ingredients For Flavorful Pineapple Pork Skewers

For The Skewers

• 1 medium red onion cut into large 1-inch chunks
• 1 medium bell pepper use two different colors if available, cut into large 1- inch chunks
• 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
• 20 ounces pineapple slices canned, drained, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Can also used canned pineapple chunks. Fresh pineapple can also be used.

For The Marinade

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice reserved from the canned pineapple
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon oil olive oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil
• 1 medium lime about 2 tablespoons of juice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic jarred, or two cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

How To Make Grilled Pork Skewers

Prepping The Skewers

1. Chop the bell pepper and onion into large chunks that are about an inch wide then set to the side. Drain the pineapple juice from the canned pineapple chunks in a small bowl and set the juice to the side. Chop the pineapple sliced into chunks that are about an inch wide and set to the side.
2. Remove the silver skin from the pork by sliding your knife carefully along the edge under the long silver connective tissue that runs most of the length of the pork as it can be tough. See instructions for how to remove the silver skin here.

3. Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and set to the side.

Making And Preparing The Marinade

1. In a medium sized mixing bowl add the pineapple juice, sweet chili sauce, oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Whisk until the sauce is combined.

2. Place the cubed pork tenderloin in a large zip-top bag. Pour half the marinade over the pork cubes, making sure they are evenly coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor. Cover the leftover marinade and refrigerate.

Grilling The Skewers

1. Prep your grill by coating evenly with cooking oil. Set your indoor grill pan or preheat the grill to medium-high heat. See notes at the bottom of the page if baking.
2. Assemble the skewers by alternating pieces of marinated pork, pineapple chunks, red onion, and bell pepper on the skewers.

3. Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill pan. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or about 8 minutes total. Turn as necessary to cook pork evenly. Baste with half of the remaining extra marinade while grilling if desired.

4. Test the pork after 8 minutes to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees with a meat thermometer. Serve and enjoy!

Can I Use Other Vegetables On These Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers?

Mushrooms, zucchini or yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, and even eggplant all grill well on a skewer.

How Long Can I Marinate Pork Tenderloin?

You can marinate this pork tenderloin for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to about four hours. I don’t recommend marinating the pork longer than 12 hours total, as the pineapple juice in the marinade can then break down and tenderize the pork too much, causing it to have a mushy texture.

How Long Will Pineapple Pork Skewers Recipe Last?

Expect these skewers once cooked will last for about three days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.