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Pineapple BBQ Pork Skewers

Pineapple BBQ pork skewers with charred pork cubes and caramelized pineapple, brushed in a smoky BBQ glaze. The skewers grill fast with sweet-savory marinade for sticky, dark edges.
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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
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Skewers 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

Equipment

  • 1 grill
  • 1 skewers

Method
 

Make and marinate the pork
  1. Whisk BBQ sauce, soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, minced garlic, and smoked paprika until combined, then toss with the pork cubes so they’re fully coated.
  2. Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes.
Prep the skewers
  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill.
  2. Thread pork, pineapple, red onion, and bell pepper alternately onto the skewers.
Grill and finish
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  2. Grill the skewers for 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with extra BBQ marinade, until the pork is cooked and the edges are charred.
  3. Let the skewers rest for 3 minutes before serving with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

Pro tip: reserve a few tablespoons of marinade/extra BBQ sauce before brushing so you can serve it alongside. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze the cooked skewers up to 2 months (best reheated gently so pineapple stays tender). For a lighter option, use low-sugar BBQ sauce and swap honey for a small drizzle of pineapple juice or a sugar-free sweetener.