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Enjoy this Sweet Chili Pork Kabobs recipe made with lean pork, various bell peppers, onions, and pineapple. Once grilled, brush with sweet chili sauce and enjoy this pork kabobs recipe!
These sweet chili pork kabobs are the perfect combination of tender, juicy pork and vibrant vegetables, all grilled to perfection and glazed with a delicious sweet chili sauce. This pork kabobs recipe is ideal for summer grilling, weeknight dinners, or entertaining guests with a flavorful and healthy meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Why This Pork Kabobs Recipe Works
Pork kabobs are an excellent way to create a complete, balanced meal on a stick. The key to perfect pork shish kabobs lies in choosing the right cut of meat and creating a flavorful marinade that tenderizes the pork while infusing it with bold flavors. This recipe uses lean pork loin, which becomes incredibly tender when marinated and grilled properly.
The sweet chili sauce serves double duty in this recipe – first as a marinade to flavor and tenderize the meat, then as a glaze for that signature sweet and tangy finish. Combined with colorful vegetables and sweet pineapple, these kabobs deliver restaurant-quality flavors right from your own grill.
Best Pork Cuts for Kabobs
Pork Loin: Lean, tender, and perfect for quick grilling. Cut against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Pork Tenderloin: The most tender cut, cooks quickly and stays juicy. Slightly more expensive but worth it for special occasions.
Pork Shoulder: More marbled with fat, requires longer marinating time but delivers incredible flavor.
Indoor Cooking Method for Pork Kabobs
Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place kabobs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Brush with sweet chili sauce in the last 5 minutes.
Stovetop Grill Pan:
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook kabobs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a 400°F oven for 8-10 minutes to finish cooking.
Vegetable Combinations for Pork Kabobs
While this recipe uses bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple, you can customize your pork shish kabobs with these alternatives:
- Mediterranean Style: Cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and mushrooms
- Tropical Twist: Mango chunks, red peppers, and red onion
- Spicy Version: Jalapeño slices, red onion, and bell peppers
- Classic Combo: Mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions
Pork Kabobs Marinade Variations
Asian-Inspired Marinade:
- Teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil
Mediterranean Marinade:
- Olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic
Spicy Marinade:
- Sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and cilantro
BBQ Marinade:
- BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar
Commonly Asked Questions
Marinate pork for at least 30 minutes, but for best results, marinate 2-4 hours. Avoid marinating longer than 24 hours as the meat can become mushy.
Pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F followed by a 3-minute rest period for food safety.
Yes, but thaw completely first and pat dry before marinating. Frozen pork should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
Cut vegetables into similar sizes as the meat and choose vegetables with similar cooking times. Pre-cook harder vegetables like potatoes if needed.
Similar Recipes
If you enjoy pork recipes like this, you will enjoy the ones below:
- Easy Jerk Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple Glaze
- Easy Grilled Pork Ribs Recipe
- Grilled Pork Chops with Corn & Tomato Salsa
- Easy Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Butter
Easy Pork Kabobs with Sweet Chili Marinade
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Enjoy these Sweet Chili Pork Kabobs recipe made with lean pork, various bell peppers, onions, and pineapple. Once grilled brush with sweet chili sauce and enjoy this pork kabobs recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 Thick Boneless Pork Chops (cut into 12 chunks)
- 8 Pineapple Chunks
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into chunks (12 pieces)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into chunks (12 pieces)
- 1/2 Red Onion, cut into chunks (12 pieces)
- 4 Bamboo Skewers
- 2 tbsp. Olive oil
- Sweet Chili Sauce (store bought)
Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe (from scratch)
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2–3 red chilies, finely chopped (or 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soak the skewers in water, for at least, 30 minutes.
- Cut the boneless pork chops into 6 large chunks along with the green and red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Begin to layer the skewers starting with a bell pepper at the bottom of the skewer, pork chunk, onion, pineapple chunk, and repeat. Each skewer should get 3 chunks of pork, 2-3 pineapple chunks, 3 pieces of both peppers, and red onion.
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees. Heat the pan with the olive oil on medium high heat. Season the skewers on all sides with salt and pepper. Place on the hot grill pan and cook on each side 3-5 minutes. Place in the oven while still in the pan for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with Thai chili sauce and serve.
For the sweet chili sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, chilies, garlic, and ginger
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add salt and adjust sweetness or heat to taste Let cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Entree
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
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