Tiki-Style Spiced Pork Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Tender pork skewers seasoned with warm Polynesian spices and topped with a fresh, vibrant mango salsa. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork tenderloin
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger until combined.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb pork tenderloin cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to absorb the tiki spices.
3. Step 3: While pork marinates, prepare the mango salsa: combine 1 diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl. Stir gently and set aside to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread pork cubes onto soaked bamboo skewers.
5. Step 5: Grill pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning until pork is cooked through and nicely charred on edges.
6. Step 6: Remove pork skewers from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve topped with the fresh mango salsa.