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Polynesian Pork & Pineapple Skewers

Polynesian Pork & Pineapple Skewers

Chef Michael Olson presented these appetizers at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge's "Christmas in November 2016"

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh pork loin roast
  • 2 cups canned chunk pineapple**
  • wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hr
Marinade
  • 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup beer (lager or ale)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce

Preparation

  1. Trim pork of excess fat and remove any “silver skin” then cut into 2 cm cubes.
  2. Combine marinade ingredients and blend together with pork and pineapple in a large bowl.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes minimum or up to 2 hours
  4. Assemble the skewers by threading on meat and pineapple alternatively

Cook on a pre-heated (medium) grill for 20 minutes until juices run clear or place on a parchment lines baking tray and cook in a preheated 350 °F oven for 20 minutes

** Important note: this recipe calls for canned pineapple, not fresh. Pineapple contains an enzyme called Bromelain that is a natural tenderizer. In testing we found that the fresh pineapple “over-tenderized” the meat (even after a short contact time), leaving a pasty, unappetizing texture. The enzyme is heat sensitive so that cooked, canned pineapple delivers moisture and great flavor without the strange texture.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Approximately 12-16 skewers Servings

Tags: appetizers | pineapple | pork loin | skewers |