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Hawaiian Pork Kabobs

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless pork chops cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 15-oz. can pineapple chunks in juice drained, reserve juice
  • 1 large red bell pepper de-seeded, de-ribbed and cut into chunks
  • 1 large green bell pepper de-seeded, de-ribbed and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper de-seeded, de-ribbed and cut into chunks
  • 1 large red onion cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • bamboo skewers or metal

Instructions
 

  • DO-AHEAD TIP: Marinate pork cubes for 30 minutes (see recipe). If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using, to prevent burning on the grill In a large bowl, whisk together half of the oil, the garlic, soy sauce, water, salt and pepper; add pork cubes and blend well to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat outdoor or indoor grill to MEDIUM-HIGH. In another large bowl, place pineapple, bell pepper and onion chunks; drizzle with remaining oil then toss well to coat. Alternately thread pork cubes, pineapple and veggie chunks on skewers.
  • Grill kabobs, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved pineapple juice, until pork is lightly browned and cooked through.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with wild rice pilaf and steamed broccoli spears. VEGETARIAN: Skip the pork and use eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini and cherry tomatoes instead. KOSHER: Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of pork chops. GLUTEN FREE: Make sure soy sauce is gluten free. NUTRITION: Per Serving: 177 Calories; 6g Fat; 13g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 310mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat. Points: 5
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