Pineapple and Ham Skewers
Pineapple and Ham Skewers balance salty, smoky ham with juicy, caramelized pineapple, all glossed in a sweet-tangy glaze. The brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard create a bright lacquer that chars beautifully on the grill or under the broiler. Serve these skewers for a quick weeknight dinner or as a festive party appetizer when you want bold, satisfying bites.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple and Ham Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, and mustard. Thread ham and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers.
- 3
Place the skewers on the preheated grill and generously brush with the brown sugar mixture. Cook, turning often and basting frequently, until heated through and deeply glazed, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Calories 289.17 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 27.61 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 26.85 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 170.88 mg High 57%
- Sodium 1302.63 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 1.56 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 20.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 244.04 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 3.27 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 17.96 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Pineapple and Ham Skewers is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Diced Ham, Pineapple Chunks, and Shrimp Skewers. Each serving provides about 289.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple and Ham Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Diced Ham, Pineapple Chunks, Shrimp Skewers, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple and Ham Skewers?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 289.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple and Ham Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pineapple and Ham Skewers healthy?
- Pineapple and Ham Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 289.17 calories and 27.61 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1302.63 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.0 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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