Savor some grilled goodness (and a healthy dose of antioxidants) with these colorful fruit and veggie kabobs. Healthy, hydrating watermelon is the star ingredient of these colorful skewers, along with marinated chunks of pork.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
6 Tablespoons brown sugar
6 Tablespoons soy sauce
6 Tablespoons diced red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
Pepper to taste
1 pound boned, lean pork chop, cut into 1-inch cubes (approximately 38-40 pieces)
32 cubes watermelon (1 inch each), plus extra for garnish if desired
16-24 zucchini rounds (½ inch thick)
16 pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (1 inch each)
24 yellow or orange peppers chunks (1 inch each, approximately 3-4 peppers total)
You’ll also need:
8 skewers
Cooking spray
Sesame seeds for garnish
Directions
1. Combine sugar, soy sauce, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, and pepper in mixing bowl. Pour into re-sealable bag and add pork pieces. Seal bag, shake to coat the pork pieces thoroughly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning bag periodically.
2. Remove pork from bag and reserve marinade. Thread 5 pork pieces, 4 watermelon cubes, 2-3 zucchini rounds, 2 pineapple chunks, and 3 peppers on each of the 8 skewers, alternating the order.
3. Spray cooking surface on heated grill and place kebobs on grill. Grill for 12-15 minutes or until pork is cooked (internal temperature should be between 145° and 160° F), turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds and chunks of watermelon.
Note: If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak in warm water for 10-30 minutes before grilling, to prevent from burning.
Also see:
More Fun Ways to Use Watermelon
