Sweet Pineapple BBQ Steak Skewers
Recipe By: Adapted from @cooking_with_fire___
🍍 Fun Fact: The original cook uses the pineapple barbecue sauce as both a marinade and a finishing sauce—the move that builds flavor underneath while giving the finished skewers that glossy, caramelized exterior.
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Ingredients
For The Skewers
1½ lb sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1½-inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1½-inch pieces
¾ cup Bachan’s Sweet Pineapple Japanese Barbecue Sauce, divided
1 tbsp neutral oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8–10 skewers
For Finishing
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Flaky salt, optional
Step By Step
1️⃣ Build The Skewers
Thread the steak, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion onto the skewers, leaving just enough room between pieces for the heat to circulate.
2️⃣ Give Them A Head Start
Place the skewers in a shallow dish and coat with about half of the pineapple barbecue sauce. Let them sit for 20–30 minutes while the grill heats. Reserve the remaining sauce for finishing—don’t reuse sauce that has touched raw meat.
3️⃣ Get The Grill Hot
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425–450°F. Lightly oil the grates so the sauce can caramelize instead of becoming permanently attached to your grill.
4️⃣ Grill For The Gloss
Season the skewers lightly with salt and pepper, then grill for about 2–3 minutes per side, turning until the steak is browned and the pineapple and vegetables pick up char around the edges.
5️⃣ Sauce, Then Sauce Again
During the final few minutes, brush the skewers with some of the reserved clean sauce. Turn and brush once more, letting each coat tighten and lacquer over the heat.
6️⃣ Finish Hot
Pull the skewers when the steak reaches your preferred doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with sliced scallions and a pinch of flaky salt if you like.