Use the pineapple core in the marinade, saving the less fibrous flesh for the skewers.
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Chipotle pork and pineapple skewers
Inspired by the al pastor pork dish of central Mexico (see Know-how, below), this skewered version is a fab thing to throw on the barbecue. The fresh pineapple helps to tenderise the pork, which is given a smoky heat from the chipotle in the marinade. Discover more barbecue recipes from around the world.
Method
Halve the pork tenderloins lengthways, then cut into thin slices widthways. Add 120g of the pineapple (see Before You Start) to a blender with the garlic, onion, chipotle paste, cumin, oregano, clove, veg oil and a pinch of salt. Whizz until smooth and pour over the pork. Stir to coat, then marinate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight) in the fridge.
Core and cube the rest of the pineapple – you want the cubes to be the same width as the pork slices so they sit flush on the skewers and cook evenly. For each skewer, thread on a cube of pineapple, followed by about 5 slices of pork. Repeat until you get to the end of the skewer, then finish with a lime wedge.
Cook on a hot barbecue, turning regularly until nicely charred and cooked through – about 10 minutes. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Tajin, alongside tortillas, salsa and/or hot sauce.
Nutrition
| Calories | 397kcals |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.4g (2.7g saturated) |
| Protein | 57g |
| Carbohydrates | 20g (19g sugars) |
| Fibre | 3.2g |







Delicious dish! We had them with the Elotes August-24 P5, brilliant BBQ food!