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Hawaiian Pork Kabobs are so easy to make! It's the perfect way to get your meat and veggies in while adding in a ton of flavor. Serve them with some coconut rice and you have a super easy dinner to serve your family.

When the weather starts warming up, all I can think of is getting outside and grilling. One of my favorite cuts of meat for grilling is pork. It is so versatile and can be made in so many ways, like my delicious Hawaiian Pork Kabobs. 

These Kabobs are made using a variety of veggies and is considered a pretty healthy recipe. I like adding fresh pineapple because I can make the chunks as big as I want. Then I add in some red onions, orange, yellow and green bell peppers and zucchini. I marinate it all in soy sauce in a medium bowl before putting on the grill for extra flavor. You can also use red bell pepper but I like the sweeter taste of the orange and yellow.

While the veggies are colorful, the star of the dish is fresh pork. My favorite is the pork loin. It is super tender and juicy and can be cut to whatever size you want.

I found this cut at the grocery on their manager's special so it was very affordable — which is another reason I love using pork so much. 

I trim the fat off the edges and then slice it into 2″ chunks, making sure each piece is big enough to get a good grill but also will not dry out when being grilled.

Let's Talk About Skewers

There are several types of skewers on the market when you think about making kabobs. The most cost-effective are wooden skewers. However, if you are going to use wood skewers then you need to know how to prepare them for grilling.

And yes — there is a method 🙂

Simply take out the number of skewer sticks you are going to use and then soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.

Another great skewer to use are metal skewers. I prefer these because no soaking is needed. They also make bamboo skewers as well.

Grilling the Pineapple Pork Kebabs

Once the skewers soak then you are ready to assemble them for the grill.

Simply thread pork onto the skewers and then alternate between your ingredients — pork, pineapple, red onion or yellow onion, pork, zucchini, pepper, pork, sweet pineapple, onion, pork. The idea is to end up with about 3-4 pork tenderloin pieces on each skewer between your veggies. Drizzle the kabobs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Now, once your grill is hot, place them on the grill and grill for about 10-15 minutes at around 400-450 degrees. You can also use metal skewers, so beware if you reach for them because those ends are scalding hot!

You can also grill these on a grill pan inside over medium-high heat if it's too hot to grill outside.

I brush on a Hawaiian Marinade that you can find at the store in the bbq sauce aisle. It's from a very popular brand which you won't be able to miss. It really takes these Hawaiian Pork Kabobs over the top. If you want, you can add this marinade to a plastic bag with they soy sauce and let them sit in the fridge for a few hours before cooking.

Once the pork skewers are done with an internal temperature on the pork of 145 to 150, remove them from the heat and let them rest while you make your side dish. I made coconut jasmine rice and it paired SO WELL with this dish. You can also make these delicious roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish also.

Other Add Ins

You can boost the flavor of these kabobs by adding in a few other spices or ingredients. Sesame Oil will add a little Asian flare to this dish. You could also add a little lime juice or teriyaki sauce.

Another great dish that would go perfect with the coconut rice are these Hawaiian Pineapple BBQ Meatballs. 

Check out these other delicious Pork Recipes

• Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pork Chops
• Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Herb Butter
• Easy Pork Burrito Bowl

What is your favorite pork recipe? I would love to know!