Ham and Pineapple Skewers

Ham and Pineapple Skewers are a simple, grilled appetizer or main dish featuring alternating chunks of savory ham and sweet pineapple threaded onto sticks. This classic combination is popular in many Western cuisines, especially American and Hawaiian-inspired cooking, often served at barbecues and casual gatherings. The skewers are typically glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, such as a honey-mustard or teriyaki glaze, before or during grilling.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in protein from the ham and provides a good source of vitamin C and manganese from the pineapple. A typical serving of two skewers (about 150-200g) generally falls in the 250-350 calorie range, with the calorie count influenced by the type of ham and the amount of sugary glaze used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	750 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 µg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Copper	0.2 mg

Per 4 skewers (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing is a prime example of the popular 'sweet and savory' flavor profile, where the saltiness of the ham enhances the natural sweetness of the pineapple. Nutritionally, the pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that can aid in protein digestion, making it a complementary ingredient to the protein-rich ham.