Grilled Pineapple Meatball Skewers for a Flavorful BBQ Treat

These Grilled Pineapple Meatball Skewers are a delicious and quick dish, perfect for summer barbecues and family gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 1

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Barbecue, Tropical

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Skewers

20 meatballs Pre-cooked Meatballs Turkey or beef are excellent choices.
1 medium Fresh Pineapple Use ripe ones for the best flavor.

For the Sauce

1 cup Crushed Pineapple with Juice Essential for creating the sauce.
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Consider low-sodium versions if monitoring salt intake.
2 cloves Minced Garlic Or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be alternatives.

Equipment

medium saucepan
grill
BBQ skewers

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prep Meatballs: Thaw or partially cook your pre-cooked meatballs according to package instructions. Set aside.
Make Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, tomato paste, minced garlic, and brown sugar. Stir constantly over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until simmering.
Coat Meatballs: Add meatballs to the sauce and gently stir to coat thoroughly. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Assemble Skewers: Thread meatballs and fresh pineapple chunks onto BBQ skewers.
Grill Skewers: Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook skewers for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove skewers from grill, let rest for a minute, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These skewers are versatile; consider adding bell peppers for extra crunch.

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