Description
These Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Skewers are a sweet and savory grilling treat, perfect for summer BBQs and quick appetizers.
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 1 lb Ham, cut into 1 to 1.5 inch chunks (Thick sliced ham steak or leftover baked ham works well.)
- 2 cups Pineapple chunks (Fresh is best, canned works if drained well.)
- 1 cup Bell peppers (Mix of red and green preferred.)
- 1 cup Red onion or sweet onion (Red onion recommended as it softens and sweetens on the grill.)
- 1 cup Optional vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes) (Feel free to add for color and taste.)
For the Marinade
- 1/3 cup Soy sauce (Use low sodium if desired.)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (Balances the saltiness of the soy sauce.)
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger (Or 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger.)
- 1 tablespoon Oil (Can use vegetable or olive oil.)
- to taste Squeeze of lime or a pinch of chili flakes (Optional for added flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut ham, pineapple, peppers, and onion into similar sized chunks.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread ingredients onto skewers, alternating colors and textures.
- Leave a little space between pieces to allow heat circulation.
- For the marinade, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and oil in a bowl.
- Brush or toss the skewers with the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
Grilling
- Preheat grill to medium heat and clean/oil grates.
- Grill skewers for about 8 to 12 minutes, turning every couple of minutes.
- Brush extra marinade during the first half of grilling and stop before the end to prevent burning.
- Remove skewers from grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
These skewers can also be baked at 425°F for 10 to 14 minutes on a lined sheet pan, or made in an air fryer at 390°F for 7 to 9 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Cuisine: BBQ, Grilling, Hawaiian