Recipe: Pork-And-Pineapple Skewers
Add a little tropical flavor to grilled pork
These pork skewers owe their tenderness to a turmeric-laced yogurt marinade, which can tenderize even the toughest cuts of meat. To make the sweet-and-savory snack, chunks of pork are threaded onto skewers alongside cubes of pineapple. This recipe can be made on an outdoor grill or inside on a grill pan.
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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Pork-and-Pineapple Skewers
These pork skewers owe their tenderness to a turmeric-laced yogurt marinade, while chunks of pineapple add sweetness.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
servings
8
skewers
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound trimmed pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2½ cups)
- 1½ teaspoons, plus ¼ teaspoon, kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus 2 tablespoons torn cilantro for garnish
- ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated using a Microplane
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups pineapple, cut into ¾-inch pieces (½ medium pineapple, peeled and cored)
- Special Equipment
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Directions
- Season the pork with 1½ teaspoons of salt and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, turmeric, cumin and ¼ teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add the yogurt mixture to the pork and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. Make ahead: Pork can be marinated and stored in the refrigerator up to 1 day in advance.
- Thread each skewer with 3 pieces of pork and 2 pieces of pineapple, alternating between the two. Prepare a grill to medium-hot fire or place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly charred all around, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the torn cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 159 |
| Total Fat | 9.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 37.7 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 270.5 mg |
| Protein | 12.0 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
