Serves 6 to 8

These delectable kebabs may not be authentically Hawaiian but they sure are tasty and easy to make.

Large bamboo skewers

2 cans of pineapple chunks, juice reserved

1/4 cup dark soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

2 clove of crushed garlic

A pinch of dried chili flakes, or to taste

Fresh, coarse ground black pepper to taste

1, 3 ½ to 4 pound pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 or 2 onions, cut into wedges

Large bamboo skewers

Place the skewers in water and leave to soak while you prepare the remaining ingredients.  This will help to keep them from catching on fire during cooking.

Drain the pineapple and put the juice in a sauce pan.  Add the soy, sugar, garlic, chili flakes and pepper.  Simmer, stirring occasionally for two or three minutes or until somewhat thickened.  Allow to cool.  Place the pork, pineapple chunks, and onion chunks in a large zip lock bag and add the cooled marinade.  Close the bag and massage gently.  Allow to sit for an hour or two, massaging now and then.

When ready to cook, thread the meat, pineapple and onion alternately on the soaked bamboo skewers.  Cook to desired degree of doneness over on a BBQ, or under a broiler.  Turn once or twice to insure even cooking.  Paint with any remaining marinade during the cooking.