Grilled Pineapple and Jerk-Spiced Pork Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy pork skewers marinated in bold jerk spices, grilled alongside sweet pineapple, and served with a fresh mango salsa. This Caribbean-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, jerk seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork tenderloin
2 tbsp jerk seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces fresh pineapple chunks
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
1 large, diced ripe mango
1/2, diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork tenderloin with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning and 2 tbsp olive oil. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated pork cubes alternately with 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks onto 8 wooden skewers.
Step 3: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until pork is cooked through and pineapple is lightly charred.
Step 4: While skewers cook, prepare mango salsa by mixing 1 large diced mango, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
Step 5: Serve grilled pork and pineapple skewers hot with a generous spoonful of mango salsa on the side.