Grilled Watermelon and Pork Kabobs

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