Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

Sauce:

  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 Tb. ketchup
  • 1 tsp. sriracha
  • 1 Tb. soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 Tb. sugar
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch

Skewers:

  • 1½ lbs. pork tenderloin, cut into cubes
  • 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • Skewer sticks

Directions:

  • 1

    Mix pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, sriracha, soy sauce and garlic in a small sauce pot. Continue mixing as you bring it to a simmer over the stove.

  • 2

    While the sauce is simmering, mix together the sugar and cornstarch, then add to the pot and whisk well.

  • 3

    After 3 to 4 minutes, the sauce should thicken. Remove from heat and set aside. Place the pork and pineapple cubes on the skewers, alternating every other piece. Repeat until all ingredients have been used.

  • 4

    Place the pork and pineapple cubes on the skewers, alternating every other piece. Repeat until all ingredients have been used.

  • 5

    Brush the skewers on all sides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the skewers on a grill or grill pan until charred on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, making sure the pork comes to at least 160°F.

  • 6

    While the skewers are still warm, brush the sweet-and-sour sauce onto them. Garnish with scallions and enjoy.