Description
These Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Skewers are sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized on the grill. Juicy pineapple chunks and smoky ham are brushed with a tangy glaze and grilled until lightly charred. They’re an easy appetizer or party snack that brings tropical flavor to any cookout or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs cooked ham, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Instructions
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Prep skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20–30 minutes.
- Assemble skewers: Thread ham, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil grates.
- Grill skewers: Place skewers on grill and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning every few minutes.
- Glaze: Brush skewers with glaze while grilling until caramelized and lightly charred.
- Finish cooking: Grill until heated through and edges are golden.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, use smoked ham or leftover holiday ham. You can also add cherry tomatoes or zucchini for more variety. These skewers are great served with rice or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: hawaiian ham skewers, pineapple ham kabobs, grilled ham pineapple, sweet savory skewers, bbq appetizer