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Classic Grilled BBQ Pork Kabobs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Grill Charcoal or Gas
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Kabobs

  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 1 zucchini sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand or homemade
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions
 

Marinate the Pork

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, paprika, and black pepper. Add the pork cubes, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
    raw cubed pork tenderloin marinating in a shallow glass dish

Prepare the Skewers

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated pork, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini, onto the skewers, alternating ingredients for even cooking.

Preheat the Grill

  1. Heat the grill to medium-high (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Grill the Kabobs

  1. Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).

Glaze with BBQ Sauce

  1. During the last 2-3 minutes of grilling, brush the kabobs generously with BBQ sauce, turning to coat evenly. Let the sauce caramelize slightly for a rich, smoky flavor.

Rest and Serve

  1. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.