Ham & Pineapple Skewers with Teriyaki Glaze

Name: Ham & Pineapple Skewers with Teriyaki Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 500g cooked ham, cut into chunks; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks; 1 Red Pepper, cut into squares; 80ml soy sauce; 60ml mirin; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 Garlic, crushed; 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional, to serve; 2 Spring onions, sliced, optional, to serve

Juicy ham and pineapple skewers with a sweet and savoury teriyaki glaze, perfect for grilling season.

35 mins Serves 4Grill

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Method

20 mins prep15 mins cook35 mins total

Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat or set your oven to 200°C if baking.
Thread the ham chunks, pineapple pieces, and red bell pepper squares alternately onto skewers.
Grill the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the ham is slightly charred and the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the teriyaki glaze by simmering soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and a bit of garlic in a small saucepan over low heat until thickened.
Baste the skewers with the teriyaki glaze during the last few minutes of grilling or baking.
Serve the skewers hot, drizzled with additional teriyaki glaze if desired.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped spring onions before serving. These skewers can also be made with chicken or tofu as alternatives to ham for different dietary preferences.

About this recipe

These ham and pineapple skewers combine salty ham, sweet pineapple and red pepper with a glossy teriyaki-style glaze.

They are quick to cook on the barbecue or under a hot grill, making them useful for summer meals, parties or an easy family dinner.