Best 11 Pork Meatballs Kabobs Recipes

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**Pork Meatballs Kabobs: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish**

Pork meatballs kabobs are a delightful variation on the classic kabob, offering a succulent and savory main course or appetizer. Made with ground pork, these meatballs are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then grilled or roasted to perfection. Served on skewers with your favorite vegetables, these kabobs are not only visually appealing but also incredibly flavorful. This article includes three mouthwatering recipes for pork meatball kabobs, each with its own unique twist:

- **Classic Pork Meatball Kabobs:** This recipe features a simple but delicious combination of ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings. The meatballs are grilled until golden brown and tender, then served with a tangy tomato sauce.

- **Mediterranean Pork Meatball Kabobs:** Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, this recipe incorporates a blend of herbs, spices, and feta cheese into the meatballs. Grilled to perfection, these kabobs are served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.

- **Sweet and Sour Pork Meatball Kabobs:** For a sweet and tangy twist, these kabobs are made with a combination of ground pork, pineapple, and bell peppers. The meatballs are glazed with a sweet and sour sauce and grilled until caramelized. Serve these kabobs with a side of jasmine rice for a complete meal.

Whether you prefer classic flavors or are looking for something more adventurous, these pork meatball kabob recipes have something for everyone. So fire up your grill or preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy these delectable skewers.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALL KABOBS



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Visually vibrant, delectably delicious, and delightfully healthy, these Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs are sure to be a hit!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Meatballs:
1 pound ground meat of your choice (pork, chicken, pork, beef, veal or any combination of them)
1 large egg
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs ((gluten free: Use GF breadcrumbs))
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
For the Kabobs:
1 fresh ripe pineapple (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large green bell pepper (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large red bell pepper (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 large yellow onions (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
2/3 cup low sugar apricot, peach, or orange jam/marmalade
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • To make the sweet & sour sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
  • To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Yields about 24 meatballs.
  • Alternately thread six bamboo or metal skewers with the meatballs (4 on each skewer), pineapple and vegetables. Brush with about half of the sweet & sour sauce.Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with some oil. Grill the kabobs about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through.Brush the kabobs with remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 732 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY MEATBALL KEBOBS



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I always have some cooked meatballs in my freezer so this is an easy recipe for me to make!. They look quite elegant and could be served to company any time. You will neeed 8 1" pieces of green pepper and 8 1" pieces of red pepper and 8 pieces on onion. I have simple said !/2 pepper and 1 onion to keep the ingredient list simple. If using Bamboo skewers soak for 45 minutes in water to prevent scorching. The cook time is apprx depending on your method of cooking and the size of your meatball. I used a griddler and it took 7 minutes, BBQ perhaps 15 minutes and broiling about 15 minutes 6" from the broiler. The meatballs are already cooked so it is just a matter of heating them through and getting them golden. The peppers will still be crunchy but hot through

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cooked meatballs, your favorite, 1-inch balls
1/2 green pepper
1/2 red pepper
1 small onion
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 skewers

Steps:

  • Defrost your meatballs.
  • Thread a piece of onion then a meatball, add 1 piece of green papper, then another meatball, add a red pepper etc until you have 6 meatballs on the skewer ending with a piece of onion.
  • Repeat for your second skewer.
  • Paint both sides of the skewered ball & peppers,.
  • BBQ over mediun heat, or Broil 6" from broiler, or bake 375f until the balls are golden and heated through apprx 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 511.9, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2

MAKE-IT-MINE PORK KABOBS



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Summer entertaining just got more delicious. These grilled pork kabobs are tender, juicy and so easy to customize with your favorite combination of herbs and vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 8 Skewers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless pork loin or tenderloin, cut into 1½-inch cubes
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard or ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
1 small red or orange sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch squares* (See Cook's Note)
6 ounces shiitake mushroom caps or white mushroom caps, halved if needed* (See Cook's Note)
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into ¾-inch pieces* (See Cook's Note)
¼ cup pepper jelly or orange marmalade, melted
8 skewers

Steps:

  • In a self-sealing plastic bag combine cubed pork, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and Dijon-style mustard (or Chinese Five Spice); seal bag and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  • Prepare medium-hot fire with charcoal or preheat gas to medium high.
  • Remove pork from marinade, and discard marinade. Thread pork, sweet peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers. Grill kabobs directly over fire, turning to brown evenly, for 5 minutes. Brush kabobs with the melted jelly. Continue to grill for 3 to 10 minutes more or until tender. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS (KOFTA KEBABS)



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Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) made in just one bowl and ready to bake in 15 minutes with authentic middle eastern spices, it tastes like the ground beef kebab you love but with minimal effort.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup grated onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
  • Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
  • Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
  • Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 229 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PORK MEATBALLS



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This recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and they were part of our traditional dinner on Shrove Tuesday, served with homemade gnocchi. -Joan Newberry, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground pork
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 2-in. balls. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Place meatballs in the broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 15 minutes long or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

MEATBALL SHISH KABOBS



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Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since they're precooked, you just need to grill the kabobs until the fresh veggies are tender. Basting with bottled barbecue sauce adds fast flavor. -Shawn Solley, Lawton, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each) , thawed
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
12 cherry tomatoes
12 pearl onions
1 cup barbecue sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and onions. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning once. , Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until meatballs are heated through and vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS



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When the temperatures are high, and so is your craving for Italian fare, turn to these deliciously different kabobs. A green salad and rustic bread are all you'll need to complete this summer meal. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread meatballs and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and oil., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with vinegar mixture and turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MARINATED PORK KABOBS



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This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. After tasting these flavorful kabobs, my husband became an instant fan of this recipe. It's always requested when the grill comes out for the season. -Bobbie Jo Mller, Fallon, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
8 small white onions, halved
8 cherry tomatoes
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and coriander; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Alternate the pork, onions, tomatoes and peppers on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SWEDISH MEATBALL KEBABS



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Categories     Beef     Mustard     Onion     Pork     Dinner     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 to 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

about twenty-eight 10-inch bamboo skewers
For Swedish meatballs
3/4 pound ground chuck
3/4 pound ground pork
1 1/4 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
For mustard sauce
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 medium yellow squash
1 onion
2 yellow bell peppers
1 pint vine-ripened yellow cherry tomatoes
Accompaniment: Pickled Cucumbers

Steps:

  • In a large dish soak bamboo skewers in warm water to cover 30 minutes.
  • Make meatballs:
  • In a large bowl with your hands blend together all meatball ingredients until just combined well (do not overmix). Form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls and arrange on a tray. Meatballs may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Make sauce:
  • In a bowl whisk together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Halve squash lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Quarter onion and cut onion and bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.
  • Assemble kebabs:
  • Thread 2 meatballs alternately with assorted cut vegetables and tomatoes onto each skewer. Kebabs may be assembled 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Prepare grill.
  • Grill kebabs on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning kebabs frequently, 10 minutes. Brush kebabs with sauce and grill, turning them and brushing frequently with sauce, until meatballs are cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes more. (Alternatively, kebabs may be broiled under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from heat.) Discard any remaining sauce.
  • Serve kebabs with pickled cucumbers.

GRILLED PORK KABOBS



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Enjoy this apricot preserves and vinegar marinated grilled pork chops and veggies recipe for dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes - serve over hot cooked rice!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops (1 lb.), trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt or dried pork seasoning
2 small zucchini, cut into 12 (1-inch) pieces
8 medium mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. Sprinkle both sides of each pork chop with seasoned salt; cut each chop into 4 pieces. Alternately thread pork pieces, zucchini, mushrooms and bell pepper evenly onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers. In small bowl, combine preserves and vinegar; blend well.
  • When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Brush with preserves mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Turn kabobs; brush with remaining preserves mixture. Cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. If desired, serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 21 g

PORK KABOBS



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These delightful picnic kabobs are my young daughter's favorite. My husband also enjoys them, even though he never cared much for pork. The cool, refreshing sauce is a tempting topping for sizzling grilled kabobs. - Louise Wetmore, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Pita bread

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first 8 ingredients; add pork and toss to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate overnight. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate for several hours. Drain pork and discard marinade; thread pork on skewers, leaving a small space between pieces. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, turning frequently. Serve in pita bread with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground pork and ground beef for a more flavorful meatball.
  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt and pepper, and add other spices or herbs to taste.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat to prevent them from becoming dry or overcooked.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as barbecue sauce, ketchup, or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

Pork meatballs kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and can be cooked on the grill, in the oven, or even in a frying pan. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.

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