Marinated Pork Tenderloin and Pineapple Kabobs
Juicy, citrusy, quick and easy for a busy weekday dinner. Marinate in the morning for a speedy grilling in the evening. Everyone will thank you!
Servings: 4 12 inch skewers
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) Pork Tenderloins , cut in 1 inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 fresh medium pineapple , cut in pieces the size of the pork pieces
- 1/2 lemon for squeezing at the end
Instructions
- Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Place the marinade in a sealable plastic bag.
- Add the pork cubes.
- Marinade over night.
- Preheat the BBQ to high (around 500 F)
- Remove the meat from the bag and discard the marinade.
- Thread the pork cubes and pineapple, alternating one at-a-time onto each of the skewers.
- Oil the grill.
- Place the skewers on the grill and close the lid. Grill for 5 minutes.
- Open the lid and flip them over to cook the oposite side. Grill for 5 minutes.
- Turn over and grill again for 2 minutes each side.
- Place the skewers on a serving dish and squeeze the half lemon over the meat. Enjoy!
Notes
For a quick weekday meal, prepare the marinade in the morning before leaving for work. The meat will be ready, full of flavour and ready for the grill.