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Authentic Hawaiian BBQ Pork with Grilled Pineapple

This Hawaiian-inspired BBQ pork combines juicy pork shoulder with a homemade teriyaki-style sauce, fresh pineapple, and traditional island seasonings. Perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or anytime you want to bring some aloha spirit to your dinner table!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until sugar dissolves.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of the marinade for the sauce and set aside.
  3. Place pork chunks in a large zip-top bag or container and pour the remaining marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. When ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F).
  5. Remove pork from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
  6. Brush grill grates with cooking oil, then place pork chunks on the grill. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  7. While the pork is grilling, place pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized with nice grill marks.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the reserved marinade with ketchup and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  9. Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the pork generously with the prepared sauce.
  11. Remove pork from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve the grilled pork alongside the caramelized pineapple slices, drizzled with additional sauce and garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
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