Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Skewers with Charred Pineapple Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

Tender pork skewers marinated in a bright citrus blend and grilled to perfection, served with a smoky pineapple salsa that adds tropical sweetness and heat. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes blends cut into 1-inch cubes pork tenderloin, orange juice, lime juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork tenderloin
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp (for salsa) salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed pork tenderloin and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread pork cubes onto skewers.
3. Step 3: Grill pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until pork is cooked through and has char marks.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, char 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks in a hot skillet or grill for 3-4 minutes until slightly blackened. Transfer to a bowl and combine with 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 finely chopped jalapeño (seeded for less heat), 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled pork skewers topped or alongside the charred pineapple salsa for a bright, smoky contrast.