Pineapple Rum Turkey Kabobs Recipe

Name: Pineapple Rum Turkey Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces turkey breast tenderloins; ⅓ cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 3 tablespoons rum; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon zest or 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges; 3 plums, pitted and cut into thick slices; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (canned can be used); hot cooked brown rice, to serve

Servings: persons

1
Cut turkey into 1 inch pieces.
2
Place in a zip lock bag.
3
For marinade, in a small bowl combine the pineapple juice, rum, brown sugar, lemon zest, and oil.
4
Pour over turkey and seal bag.
5
Place in refrigerator for 4-24 hours.
6
Drain turkey, reserving marinade.
7
In a small saucepan bring marinade to a boil.
8
Boil gently, uncovered for 1 minute then remove from heat.
9
On 4 12-inch metal skewers, alternately thread turkey and onion, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
10
On four additional skewers, alternately thread plums and pineapples.
11
Brush onion and fruit with some of the marinade.
12
Place kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill.
13
Grill until turkey is no longer pink.
14
(Allow 12-14 minutes for turkey and about 5 minutes for the fruit.
15
).
16
Serve the turkey, onion and fruit over rice.

287

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces turkey breast tenderloins, ⅓ cup unsweetened pineapple juice, 3 tablespoons rum, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Rum Turkey Kabobs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pineapple Rum Turkey Kabobs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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