Grilled Asian Pork Kabobs with Pineapple

Fire up the grill for these sweet, spicy, and savory Asian-inspired pork kabobs. Marinated, then grilled to perfection, these colorful kabobs will be the star of the show at the family BBQ!

I’m all about incorporating Asian flavors into various meals – there are so many yummy, flavorful ingredients! These pork kabobs feature a mouthwatering combination of garlic, soy sauce, and fresh ginger, which season the meat and vegetables.
I love this combination of pineapple, red onion, sweet orange bell peppers, and grape tomatoes with the pork tenderloin. The hoisin sauce adds a great depth of flavor as well. Of course, you could substitute the pork for chicken breasts if you have them on hand instead.
This is such an impressive-looking dish to serve at a backyard cookout with friends and family. It looks like it took you forever, but really, this recipe is so simple. And oh so delicious!
Ingredients
For the most delicious pork kabobs, find the freshest pork and produce you can. Check out farmers’ markets or other local shops for fresh fruits and veggies. Here is what you’ll need:
- pork tenderloin
- orange bell peppers (yellow and green work as well)
- red onion
- fresh pineapple
- soy sauce
- hoisin sauce
- chili paste
- fresh garlic
- fresh ginger
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Kabobs will need about 2-3 minutes per side to cook. Allow approximately 10-15 minutes to cook the kabobs on the grill from start to finish. Ensure that all sides of the kabobs are in contact with the grill during the cooking process. This allows the meat, pineapples, and vegetables to caramelize and develop a crisp texture and amazing flavor.
Chicken Kabobs may take a minute or two longer for safety – it will depend on the heat of your grill and the thickness of your chicken pieces. A great recipe to start with is my tutorial on How to Grill Chicken Kabobs.
Yes, you can cook these in the oven! Here’s how: preheat the oven to 350°F and place the skewers on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook them for 10-15 minutes, turning about halfway through, until the meat is cooked.
If you don’t have hoisin sauce, you can use BBQ sauce or teriyaki sauce. Keep in mind this will, of course, alter the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
The pineapple, pork, and vegetables all get so scrumptiously caramelized on the grill. Are you drooling yet?
Serve these kabobs over a bed of brown rice or with a simple green salad for an easy weeknight meal.
You can prep everything ahead of time, so you just have to pop them on the grill when you get home from work or the beach or wherever.
Asian-Inspired Pork Kabobs
Fire up the grill and gather your friends and family, you will love this dish!

Asian-Inspired Pork Kabobs
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper cut into pieces
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 1 pineapple cut into 1-inch pieces
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili paste, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Reserve 1/2 of the marinade in another bowl and set aside.1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon chili paste, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- Add the pieces of pork into the large bowl with the marinade. Cover and set in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes, up to overnight.(The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be.)1 lb pork tenderloin
- When you're ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Thread pork, bell pepper, onion and pineapple pieces onto skewers. Discard any leftover marinade from the pork.1 orange bell pepper, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 1 red onion , 1 pineapple
- Place skewers on the grill.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade and turning over as needed until the pork is cooked through and the pineapple, peppers, and onions are lightly charred.
- **If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before using.
Meal Planning
Want to add this recipe to your meal plan? Download our free printable meal plan here.

This recipe is included in Meal Plan 14 along with:
- mandarin orange chicken salad
- taco wonton cups
- petite sirloin steak
- potato chicken broccoli casserole
- Italian sausage gnocchi
… and more!
Be sure to check out all our meal plan ideas here.
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Be sure to pin this post so you can find the recipe again. Trust me, you’re going to want to make these Asian Pork Kabobs over and over again!


This recipe looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Those Kebabs look delicious. Thanks for sharing them in our Delicious Dishes link up.