Description
BBQ Pineapple Meatball Skewers are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory that brings a taste of summer to any occasion. These easy-to-make skewers feature juicy meatballs paired with caramelized pineapple, all glazed in a rich BBQ sauce. Perfect for parties or cozy dinners, they are sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, well-drained)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (around 350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and seasoning until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Thread the meatballs and pineapple chunks onto skewers alternately.
- Grill skewers for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- Brush BBQ sauce over the skewers during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Entree
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg