Pork and Apple Kabobs with Honey Mustard Sauce

Grilled pork tenderloin kabobs with apples, red onion, red bell pepper, and mushrooms, served with a homemade honey mustard sauce.

These pork and apple kabobs with honey mustard sauce are a tantalizing combination of juicy pork, crisp apples, vibrant red onion, sweet red bell pepper, and earthy button mushrooms. Marinated with olive oil, salt, and pepper, the kabobs are grilled to perfection on a pellet grill, resulting in tender, slightly charred pieces bursting with flavor. The dish is complemented by a homemade honey mustard sauce, made with Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a hint of garlic and thyme, providing a sweet and tangy contrast to the savory kabobs.

Servings

2-3

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

For the Kabobs
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 red onion, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 cup button mushrooms
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Honey Mustard Sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

Preparation

  • Whisk together the Dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in the apple cider vinegar and olive oil until emulsified.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme (if using). Set the sauce aside.
  • Core and cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.
  • Cut the red onion and red bell pepper into similar-sized chunks.
  • Clean the mushrooms and leave whole or halve if large.
  • Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch pieces.
  • Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper in one bowl.
  • Toss the pork pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
  • Thread pork, apples, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms onto skewers, alternating pieces.

Cooking

  • Preheat the grill or pellet grill to 400°F.
  • Place the skewers directly on the grill grates.
  • Grill for 15–20 minutes, turning every few minutes for even cooking.
  • Cook until the pork reaches 145°F internally and the vegetables are tender with light char.

Serving

  • Transfer the kabobs to a serving platter and let rest for a few minutes.
  • Drizzle with the honey mustard sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Serve hot with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables.