Description
Tropical Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Skewers bring island-inspired flavors to your summer grill. Juicy ham chunks and sweet pineapple caramelize perfectly, creating a delightful balance of smoky and sweet that transports taste buds to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) cooked ham, cubed
- 1 fresh pineapple, cubed
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Skewering Tool:
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Immerse wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking teriyaki sauce with golden honey until smoothly combined.
- Create colorful skewers by systematically threading succulent ham chunks and sweet pineapple pieces, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Generously coat assembled skewers with prepared teriyaki-honey mixture, allowing sauce to cling to ingredients.
- Position skewers on preheated grill set at medium-high heat (around 400°F), rotating periodically to achieve even caramelization.
- Grill for approximately 8-10 minutes total, turning halfway through cooking process, until edges develop rich golden-brown charred marks.
- Remove skewers from grill, letting them rest momentarily to lock in juices and intensify flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving platter and present immediately while still warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers beforehand to prevent burning and ensure safe grilling.
- Create a glaze by mixing sweet teriyaki sauce with honey for extra caramelization and depth of flavor.
- Choose fresh, ripe pineapple chunks for the best natural sweetness and juicy texture.
- Opt for high-quality ham like Black Forest or honey-roasted for enhanced taste and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg