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A rustic metal tray holds several skewers of grilled pork, charred and juicy. Visible grill marks enhance the rich, reddish-brown color of the cooked meat. To the side is a spoonful of bright red sauce, and a dark beverage in a glass. The background is a textured grey.
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Honey BBQ Pork Kabobs

Tender pork cubes grilled to perfection, basted with a sweet and tangy homemade Honey BBQ sauce. A quick, impressive dish for any occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of July, Memorial Day
Servings: 8 Kabobs
Author: Marissa Stevens

Equipment

  • 8 metal skewers If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes prior to using to avoid burning.

Ingredients

For the Honey BBQ Sauce

  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

For the Pork Kabobs

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin ~2 trimmed pork tenderloins

Instructions

To Make the Honey BBQ Sauce

  • Add all ingredients except cayenne pepper to a medium saucepan; stir until well combined. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes.
  • While the BBQ sauce cools, carefully trim any silver skin from the tenderloins using a sharp knife. Cut trimmed pork into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Combine pork cubes and 3/4 cup of the BBQ sauce in a medium bowl; stir well to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours. Transfer remaining BBQ Sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate.

To Make the Pork Kabobs

  • When ready to cook, drain off and discard the pork marinade. Thread marinated pork cubes onto 8 skewers, taking care to not overcrowd them. Let stand at room temperature while you preheat the grill.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Place a bowl of the remaining BBQ sauce and a brush near the grill for basting.
  • Place skewers on a grill, leaving a little room between each one. Grill 8-10 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce every 2-3 minutes and turning to cook on all sides (until internal temperature reads at least 145℉ on an instant read thermometer).
  • Transfer kabobs to a platter and serve hot.

Notes

  1. If you love BBQ sauce, consider doubling the sauce recipe to serve alongside. If you have any leftover, you'll find lots of uses for it!

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg

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