Sweet and Sour Pork Skewers on the Grill

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These grilled sweet and sour pork skewers are an easy 30-minute meal featuring the sweet and tangy flavors of your favorite pork takeout dish. They're perfect for a quick weeknight meal at home or a simple camping meal.

Four sweet and sour pork skewers with pork cubes, pineapple, pepper, and onion.

Whether it's a busy weeknight at home or I'm chilling at camp, my favorite meals are the ones that require minimal time, ingredients, and effort. These grilled pork skewers do exactly that. Taking their cue from sweet and sour pork, these easy pork kabobs come together in the time it takes the grill to preheat and are a simple meal that kids and adults alike will devour.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

They're a quick grilled dinner that's perfect for camping or at home.
It's an easy meal that requires only 5 ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for sweet and sour pork skewers--pineapple, pepper, sweet and sour sauce, pork chops, red onion.

Pork chops--This recipe uses center cut pork chops to ensure a tender, juicy result. Choose good quality pork that has some fat on it. Be sure to cut your pork pieces into even cubes so that they'll all be cooked in the same amount of time.
Pineapple--I recommend using a pineapple that is ripe and juicy. The sugar in the ripe pineapple will caramelize beautifully on the grill. See the FAQ section below for tips on choosing a ripe pineapple.
Pepper--Any type of sweet pepper will work here, whether red, orange, or yellow. Don't cut your pieces smaller than 1-inch, as the pieces may break when you skewer them.
Sweet and sour sauce--To keep things quick and simple, I use store-bought sweet and sour sauce for this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite recipe to make your own.

How to Make Grilled Pork Skewers

Cubes of pork in a bowl with a dish of salt and pepper nearby.

Four uncooked sweet and sour pork skewers on a baking sheet.

Season the cubed pork with salt and pepper.
Thread the pork, pepper, onion, and pineapple onto the skewers.

Four sweet and sour pork skewers cooking on a grill.

Brush the skewers with sweet and sour sauce.
Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, and brushing with extra sauce, until cooked through.

FAQs

How do I choose a ripe pineapple?

There are a couple of things to check when selecting your pineapple. Look for a fruit that feels heavy for its size and has some yellow color to it, particularly on the bottom. While you've got it flipped upside down, give it a sniff. It should smell fruity. Lastly, give one of the leaves a tug. If your pineapple is ripe, the leaf should be green and firm and release easily.

What type of skewers should I use?

You can use wooden or metal skewers for this recipe. My preference is for flat metal skewers, because they are reusable, don't require any soaking, and the flat surface prevents food from spinning, making them easier to turn and cook evenly.

What to Serve with this Recipe

Enjoy this easy weeknight meal with a bowl of steamed rice or buttered egg noodles.

Tips and Troubleshooting

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them for an hour before threading and grilling the chicken. Metal skewers don't require any preparation.
Don't overcook the pork. Use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature and remove the kabobs from the grill when it reaches 145°F.
Remove any leftovers from the skewers and store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets and gluten-free diets, if made using gluten-free sweet and sour sauce.

A plate with pork, pineapple, and pepper skewer on top of rice.

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